‘My gut tells me 600 to 900:’ hundreds have booked accommodations as Nanaimo ‘infusion’ draws near

‘My gut tells me 600 to 900:’ hundreds have booked accommodations as Nanaimo ‘infusion’ draws near

NANAIMO — It’s a sudden influx of visitors, mainly Americans, into Canada — but despite recent rhetoric, this group is being welcomed with open arms. Hundreds of visitors from all across the United States, and some further overseas, are registered, have booked accommodations and are planning their trips to Nanaimo over the April 25-27 weekend. The initiative came about through a viral video created by local resident Tod Maffin who said around 20…