Guidebook for Nanaimo

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Guidebook for Nanaimo

Entertainment & Activities

Jump to your heart's content :)
10 locals recommend
Airhouse Nanaimo
4381 Boban Dr
10 locals recommend
Jump to your heart's content :)
8 locals recommend
Romper Room Indoor Rock Climbing Centre
4385 Boban Dr
8 locals recommend
If it's on your bucket list.... AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!
10 locals recommend
Skydive Vancouver Island
1515 Island Highway East
10 locals recommend
If it's on your bucket list.... AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!
95 locals recommend
WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River Rd
95 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

37 locals recommend
Ammonite Falls
37 locals recommend
Be prepared for a workout of 280+ stairs to come back up...but the view from the beach is worth it :)
21 locals recommend
Blueback Beach Access
6300 Icarus Dr
21 locals recommend
Be prepared for a workout of 280+ stairs to come back up...but the view from the beach is worth it :)
40 locals recommend
Chesterman Beach
40 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park
3669 Rock City Rd
25 locals recommend
Stunning views from the top. Be prepared for climate changes and dress appropriately. Stay on marked trails.
33 locals recommend
Mount Benson
33 locals recommend
Stunning views from the top. Be prepared for climate changes and dress appropriately. Stay on marked trails.
32 locals recommend
Mount Tzouhalem
32 locals recommend
Keep a lookout for marine life including whales! Beautiful spot to walk and capture incredible sunrises and sunsets.
143 locals recommend
Neck Point Park
1055 Morningside Dr
143 locals recommend
Keep a lookout for marine life including whales! Beautiful spot to walk and capture incredible sunrises and sunsets.
19 locals recommend
Notch Hill Park
Powder Point Road
19 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Parksville Beaches
385 Bay Ave
17 locals recommend
One of Nanaimo's jewels
118 locals recommend
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place Rd
118 locals recommend
One of Nanaimo's jewels
165 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath Rd
165 locals recommend
7-10km walking/running loop around this beautiful lake.
82 locals recommend
Westwood Lake
82 locals recommend
7-10km walking/running loop around this beautiful lake.

Drinks & Nightlife

Try the purple gin :)
7 locals recommend
Arbutus Distillery
1890 Boxwood Rd
7 locals recommend
Try the purple gin :)
12 locals recommend
Browns Socialhouse Nanaimo North
6338 Metral Dr
12 locals recommend
26 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
5800 Turner Rd
26 locals recommend
48 locals recommend
Longwood Brew Pub
5775 Turner Rd
48 locals recommend
38 locals recommend
White Sails Brewing
125 Comox Rd
38 locals recommend
Fern + Cedar Brewing Company
17 locals recommend
Rocking Horse Pub
2038 Sanders Rd
17 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Walk the seawall, grab a coffee/tea/ice cream and enjoy the sights along the marina; souvenir shops; Harbour Air Sea Planes operate from here; large children's play area; ferry to Newcastle Island and Protection Island (Dingy Dock Pub).
20 locals recommend
Swy-A-Lana Lagoon Fishing Pier
20 locals recommend
Walk the seawall, grab a coffee/tea/ice cream and enjoy the sights along the marina; souvenir shops; Harbour Air Sea Planes operate from here; large children's play area; ferry to Newcastle Island and Protection Island (Dingy Dock Pub).

Arts & Culture

20 locals recommend
Gabriola Island
20 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Nanaimo Art Gallery
150 Commercial St
19 locals recommend
56 locals recommend
Port Theatre
125 Front St
56 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island
30 locals recommend

Essentials

Organic goods Local produce
10 locals recommend
Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo
6560 Metral Dr
10 locals recommend
Organic goods Local produce
18 locals recommend
Eat Fresh Urban Market
164 Bagshaw St
18 locals recommend

Shopping/Souvenirs

For all things Island-ish! Decor, clothing, jewellery, soaps and candles. Something for everyone!
8 locals recommend
Island-ish Lifestyle Boutique
5299 Rutherford Rd
8 locals recommend
For all things Island-ish! Decor, clothing, jewellery, soaps and candles. Something for everyone!
20 locals recommend
Flying Fish
180 Commercial St
20 locals recommend