Guidebook for Nanaimo
Food Scene
Amazing floating eatery and lounge. A must on a visit to Nanaimo. Can't beat the fish and chips
86 locals recommend
Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates LnAmazing floating eatery and lounge. A must on a visit to Nanaimo. Can't beat the fish and chips
White Spot
6561 Island HwyKnown for the best burgers on the Island and more
Zougla Restaurant
2021 Estevan RdThe local choice for Greek food and more
Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island HwyA good Japanese dining expereince
Marina's Taverna & Pizza
215 Terminal Ave NNanaimo's Pizza choice
Figo Italian Bistro
477 Wallace StGreat Italian choice for dinner
Drinks & Nightlife
Lighthouse Bistro and Pub
50 Anchor WayGood choice to spend an evening
Sightseeing
Departure Bay
Our famous local beach, five minutes away!
On the West Coast. The crashes of the pacific Ocean waves and surfing is amazing. A must do!
104 locals recommend
Tofino
On the West Coast. The crashes of the pacific Ocean waves and surfing is amazing. A must do!
Take a stroll, relaxing and inviting. A must do while in Nanaimo. A great people and harbor watch full of activity.
22 locals recommend
Nanaimo Harbour station
160 Front StTake a stroll, relaxing and inviting. A must do while in Nanaimo. A great people and harbor watch full of activity.
Mount Benson
Great hiking trails, popular year round attraction
Ten minute ferry ride where the world just slows right down. Home of the Dingy Dock eatery and pub
15 locals recommend
Protection Island
Ten minute ferry ride where the world just slows right down. Home of the Dingy Dock eatery and pub
Thousands of cruisers get of these mega giant ships to explore Nanaimo and area. A great place to check them out!
Nanaimo Cruise Ship Terminal
100 Port WayThousands of cruisers get of these mega giant ships to explore Nanaimo and area. A great place to check them out!
A fantastic short drive to see this little community full of activity and great water sports activities. The drive north is remarkable.
108 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach
A fantastic short drive to see this little community full of activity and great water sports activities. The drive north is remarkable.
Sandy ocean beaches is what makes Parksville famous. A short drive up north from Nanaimo AllSuites central location.
55 locals recommend
Parksville
Sandy ocean beaches is what makes Parksville famous. A short drive up north from Nanaimo AllSuites central location.
Old town is simply neat to see. Walk around and check out established small shops and services.
37 locals recommend
Old City Quarter
418B Fitzwilliam StOld town is simply neat to see. Walk around and check out established small shops and services.
Parks & Nature
A minute ferry ride and a must do when in Nanaimo
17 locals recommend
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
668 Centre StreetA minute ferry ride and a must do when in Nanaimo
Entertainment & Activities
Port Theatre
125 Front StLive shows, respected artists perform
Casino Nanaimo
620 Terminal AveTry your luck while in Nanaimo
High caliber live plays and Broadway Shows. Chemainus is famous for the largest display of murals
39 locals recommend
Chemainus Theatre Festival
9574 Bare Point RdHigh caliber live plays and Broadway Shows. Chemainus is famous for the largest display of murals
Everything Else
Tourism Nanaimo Visitor Centre
101 Northfield RdStop in and get the latest calendar of events happening
Arts & Culture
Nanaimo Art Gallery
150 Commercial StAlways changing, incredible local displays