Lisa’s guidebook
Food scene
Great food and atmosphere. Restaurant upstairs and pub downstairs.
48 locals recommend
Longwood Brew Pub
5775 Turner RdGreat food and atmosphere. Restaurant upstairs and pub downstairs.
Carlos O'Bryan's Neighbourhood Pub
1724 Stewart AvenuePatio on the waterfront.
Asteras
347 Wesley StBest Greek food in town!
Coach and Horses
321 Selby StRegular menu and full vegan menu!
Plantitude
431 1st AveWonderful vegan restaurant in Ladysmith.
Activities
WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River RdPipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdMy favourite local beach and a beautiful trail to explore.
Neck Point Park
1055 Morningside DrA lovely walk with great views!
A lovely day escape for either beach time or a walk. Take small passenger boat from downtown Maffeo Sutton Park.
90 locals recommend
Newcastle Island
A lovely day escape for either beach time or a walk. Take small passenger boat from downtown Maffeo Sutton Park.
Entertainment
Port Theatre
125 Front StSee theatre schedule
The Queen's
34 Victoria CrescentLive music
The Nanaimo Bar
2-75 Front StLive music
Millstone Estate Winery
2300 East Wellington RoadStop for a wine tasting and live music on the outdoor patio in the summer.
Shopping
Country Club Centre
3200 North Island HighwayWoodgrove Centre
6631 Island HwyNanaimo North Town Centre
4750 Rutherford RdOld City Quarter
418B Fitzwilliam StCostco Wholesale
6700 Island Hwy NGrocery Shopping
Save-On-Foods
2000 Island HwyThrifty Foods
280 Island Hwy EPomme Natural Market Nanaimo
6560 Metral Dr