Leah’s guidebook
City/town information
The harbour city, Nanaimo has so many lakes, rivers and hiking trails to explore all within 15 minutes
49 locals recommend
Nanaimo
The harbour city, Nanaimo has so many lakes, rivers and hiking trails to explore all within 15 minutes
Sightseeing
Neck Point Park
1055 Morningside DrEasy and beautiful walk oceanside
Great all year round. This 4-6km trail walk or run around the lake is beautiful in all seasons. Bring a bathing suit and go for a swim, rent kayaks, paddle boards or stop at the food trucks in the summer time. Life guards on duty at the first beach makes this safe for kids.
82 locals recommend
Westwood Lake
Great all year round. This 4-6km trail walk or run around the lake is beautiful in all seasons. Bring a bathing suit and go for a swim, rent kayaks, paddle boards or stop at the food trucks in the summer time. Life guards on duty at the first beach makes this safe for kids.
Beautiful boardwalk along the harbour downtown Nanaimo, hop on a quick ferry to Newcastle or Protection Island from here.
80 locals recommend
Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadBeautiful boardwalk along the harbour downtown Nanaimo, hop on a quick ferry to Newcastle or Protection Island from here.
Food scene
Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island HwyBest Sushi in town, make a reservation or arrive early.
Amazing Greek cuisine in a character home downtown Nanaimo. Perfect for date night
84 locals recommend
Asteras
347 Wesley StAmazing Greek cuisine in a character home downtown Nanaimo. Perfect for date night
Best Italian Restaurant. It's about a 20 minutes drive, but go early and check out Coombs "goats on the roof". The patio in the summer is beautiful.
72 locals recommend
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyBest Italian Restaurant. It's about a 20 minutes drive, but go early and check out Coombs "goats on the roof". The patio in the summer is beautiful.
This is one of the closest restaurants to us. So skip the cab, have a drink and walk home!
12 locals recommend
Browns Socialhouse Nanaimo North
6338 Metral DrThis is one of the closest restaurants to us. So skip the cab, have a drink and walk home!
Cactus Club Cafe
5800 Turner RdThis classic go-to is just up the road!