Guidebook for Nanaimo
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dinghy Dock Pub is the only place to get food and drinks on Protection Island. The pub is on a floating dock and has some amazing views of the harbour. Live music weekly as well as music trivia every Thursday night.
86 locals recommend
Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates LnThe Dinghy Dock Pub is the only place to get food and drinks on Protection Island. The pub is on a floating dock and has some amazing views of the harbour. Live music weekly as well as music trivia every Thursday night.
The Nanaimo Bar
2-75 Front StA popular spot to get a drink and check out the live music scene.
Parks & Nature
Pirates Park
17 Pirates LnGallows Point Light Park
208 Colvilleton TrailOne of the most beautiful spots in Nanaimo. Many consider this a hidden gem. In the summer time the water is very warm and the beach is never busy.
Kanaka Bay
One of the most beautiful spots in Nanaimo. Many consider this a hidden gem. In the summer time the water is very warm and the beach is never busy.
Arts & Culture
The Protection Island museum is located on the south end of the island. You can find out the history of the island here as well as see some great views of the harbour and Gabriola Island.
Protection Island Lions Club
208 Colvilleton TrailThe Protection Island museum is located on the south end of the island. You can find out the history of the island here as well as see some great views of the harbour and Gabriola Island.
Nanaimo Museum
100 Museum WayPort Theatre
125 Front StFood Scene
Hands-down the best breakfast you can get in Nanaimo. On the weekends it's very busy and tough to find a place to sit, but the food is worth it.
86 locals recommend
Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial StreetHands-down the best breakfast you can get in Nanaimo. On the weekends it's very busy and tough to find a place to sit, but the food is worth it.
If you're looking for a fine dining experience while you're visiting, look no further. The Hilltop Bistro is one of the top-rated and best restaurants in Nanaimo. Reservations are recommended.
The Hilltop Bistro
5281 Rutherford RdIf you're looking for a fine dining experience while you're visiting, look no further. The Hilltop Bistro is one of the top-rated and best restaurants in Nanaimo. Reservations are recommended.
A great place to get some work done or have a delicious coffee and some breakfast/lunch. They also host live music weekly and have theme nights. A Nanaimo favourite.
47 locals recommend
The Vault
499 Wallace StA great place to get some work done or have a delicious coffee and some breakfast/lunch. They also host live music weekly and have theme nights. A Nanaimo favourite.
Modern Cafe
221 Commercial StA great spot for breakfast and dinner. Good food, good atmosphere.
Essentials
Thrifty Foods
114 Purvis LnLondon Drugs
650 Terminal Ave