Guidebook for Nanaimo

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Guidebook for Nanaimo

Food Scene

Great views of the Bay. Walking distance. Coffee or Happy Hour. Second location is walking distance from Birdie Bungalow.
30 locals raden deze aan
Drip Coffee | Social
2835 Departure Bay Rd
30 locals raden deze aan
Great views of the Bay. Walking distance. Coffee or Happy Hour. Second location is walking distance from Birdie Bungalow.
Local farm to table...
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Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial Street
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Local farm to table...
sushi to burgers. great selection.
28 locals raden deze aan
Firehouse Grill
75 Victoria Rd
28 locals raden deze aan
sushi to burgers. great selection.
Best Kale Caesar salad. Braised beef over gnocchi, YUM! And the pizzas are amazing.
37 locals raden deze aan
La Stella Trattoria
321 Wesley St
37 locals raden deze aan
Best Kale Caesar salad. Braised beef over gnocchi, YUM! And the pizzas are amazing.
Salmon Lox and eggs:) Great baguettes and coffee.
26 locals raden deze aan
Mon Petit Choux
120 Commercial St
26 locals raden deze aan
Salmon Lox and eggs:) Great baguettes and coffee.
8 locals raden deze aan
Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
11 Bastion St
8 locals raden deze aan
One of Nanaimo's best kept secrets is this restaurants amazing deck overlooking Departure bay and the mainland's mountain range. Check out Happy Hour.
11 locals raden deze aan
Nanaimo Golf Club
2800 Highland Blvd
11 locals raden deze aan
One of Nanaimo's best kept secrets is this restaurants amazing deck overlooking Departure bay and the mainland's mountain range. Check out Happy Hour.
They know coffee!
6 locals raden deze aan
Regard Coffee Roasters
1925 Bowen Rd
6 locals raden deze aan
They know coffee!
Good selection!
Felice Cafe
1420 Wingrove Street
Good selection!
Delicious, friendly and Gluten Free options!. From spinach scones, homemade cinnamon buns, and Adasi Soup...a must visit.
12 locals raden deze aan
The Bee's Knees Cafe
525 Third Street
12 locals raden deze aan
Delicious, friendly and Gluten Free options!. From spinach scones, homemade cinnamon buns, and Adasi Soup...a must visit.
The Discovery Room is Vancouver Island University’s full-service learning restaurant connecting students with our community patrons. Learning by doing, Hospitality Management and Culinary Students together serve up a contemporary dining experience Great city view and tasty meals.
Discovery Room
900 Fifth Street
The Discovery Room is Vancouver Island University’s full-service learning restaurant connecting students with our community patrons. Learning by doing, Hospitality Management and Culinary Students together serve up a contemporary dining experience Great city view and tasty meals.
20 locals raden deze aan
Modern Cafe
221 Commercial St
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Penny's Palapa Restaurant
10 Wharf St
37 locals raden deze aan
Destination: Floating Pub, great deck, ferry over is only 10 minutes. Take a walk around beautiful Protection Island afterwards.
86 locals raden deze aan
Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates Ln
86 locals raden deze aan
Destination: Floating Pub, great deck, ferry over is only 10 minutes. Take a walk around beautiful Protection Island afterwards.
Great patio and outdoor seating across the street from the beach.
41 locals raden deze aan
Qualicum Beach Inn
2690 Island Hwy W
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Great patio and outdoor seating across the street from the beach.
An easy walk from Birdie Bungalow. Great fish tacos! And a sunny patio.
Quarterway Pub
1431 Bowen Rd
An easy walk from Birdie Bungalow. Great fish tacos! And a sunny patio.

Shopping

clothes, jewelry...
Sartorial Boutique
418 Fitzwilliam St
clothes, jewelry...
Clothes, jewelry, bags...
7 locals raden deze aan
Quintessential
99 Commercial St
7 locals raden deze aan
Clothes, jewelry, bags...
local finds, cool kitchen gadgets, furniture and more!
20 locals raden deze aan
Flying Fish
180 Commercial St
20 locals raden deze aan
local finds, cool kitchen gadgets, furniture and more!
Lucid
35 Commercial St
Men's clothes and great selection...
NYLA Fresh Thread
206 Commercial St
Men's clothes and great selection...
Goat's on the roof market, fresh veggies, restaurants, local shops, ice cream, shops, shops, shops.....great day trip!
112 locals raden deze aan
Coombs
112 locals raden deze aan
Goat's on the roof market, fresh veggies, restaurants, local shops, ice cream, shops, shops, shops.....great day trip!
good clothes!
6 locals raden deze aan
MOD Apparel
672 Beach Rd
6 locals raden deze aan
good clothes!
Home accessories, gifts, unique items... check this cute store out.
This and That For Living and Giving
418 Fitzwilliam Street
Home accessories, gifts, unique items... check this cute store out.
8 locals raden deze aan
Island-ish Lifestyle Boutique
5299 Rutherford Rd
8 locals raden deze aan
every Sunday for local treasures, plants, jewelry, food....great outdoor setting. Bring the dog!
24 locals raden deze aan
Cedar Farmer's Market
1984 Woobank Rd
24 locals raden deze aan
every Sunday for local treasures, plants, jewelry, food....great outdoor setting. Bring the dog!

STUFF: work out, travel, laundry, movies, other...

First 3 visits FREE and you can walk from the suite:) 30 Minute HIIT style classes.
Nanaimo Fit Body Boot Camp
2000 Island Hwy
First 3 visits FREE and you can walk from the suite:) 30 Minute HIIT style classes.
hot yoga...yes please!
Modo Yoga
1881 Dufferin Crescent
hot yoga...yes please!
reclining seats...
29 locals raden deze aan
Cineplex Entertainment
4750 Rutherford Rd
29 locals raden deze aan
reclining seats...
6 locals raden deze aan
Pryde Vista Golf Course
155 Pryde Ave
6 locals raden deze aan
7-Eleven
Mid Island Liquor
2875 Departure Bay Rd

Drinks & Nightlife

Overlooks downtown Nanaimo's harbourfront.
Lounge with Harbour Views in Downtown.
8 locals raden deze aan
Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
11 Bastion St
8 locals raden deze aan
Lounge with Harbour Views in Downtown.
11 locals raden deze aan
The Nanaimo Bar
2-75 Front St
11 locals raden deze aan
Overlooks downtown Nanaimo's harbourfront. Go for the views.
22 locals raden deze aan
Lighthouse Bistro and Pub
50 Anchor Way
22 locals raden deze aan
Overlooks downtown Nanaimo's harbourfront. Go for the views.
Local craft beers.
38 locals raden deze aan
White Sails Brewing
125 Comox Rd
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Local craft beers.
56 locals raden deze aan
Port Theatre
125 Front St
56 locals raden deze aan
Your local pub steps away...great Fish Tacos.
Quarterway Pub
1431 Bowen Rd
Your local pub steps away...great Fish Tacos.
7 locals raden deze aan
Arbutus Distillery
1890 Boxwood Rd
7 locals raden deze aan
sunny patio!
Longwood Brewery
2046 Boxwood Road
sunny patio!

Parks & Nature

Great places to visit.
Great walking trails and scenery.
25 locals raden deze aan
Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park
3669 Rock City Rd
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Great walking trails and scenery.
Off leash dog park.
Wardropper Park
2957 Departure Bay Rd
Off leash dog park.
Great seawall walk to explore downtown and the Harbour front.
20 locals raden deze aan
Swy-A-Lana Lagoon Fishing Pier
20 locals raden deze aan
Great seawall walk to explore downtown and the Harbour front.
Kid park, walks, duck pond...
Bowen Park Picnic Shelter
1 Millstream Pkwy
Kid park, walks, duck pond...
Great walk and kite flying!
118 locals raden deze aan
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place Rd
118 locals raden deze aan
Great walk and kite flying!
Beautiful walk. Good for all levels.
143 locals raden deze aan
Neck Point Park
1055 Morningside Dr
143 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful walk. Good for all levels.
Be WOWED by this old growth forest! MacMillan Provincial Park is a 301-hectare provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Located 45 minutes away by car from Nanaimo in central Vancouver Island. It is nestled on the western shore of Cameron Lake, and protects the delta of the Cameron River.
163 locals raden deze aan
Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4
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Be WOWED by this old growth forest! MacMillan Provincial Park is a 301-hectare provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Located 45 minutes away by car from Nanaimo in central Vancouver Island. It is nestled on the western shore of Cameron Lake, and protects the delta of the Cameron River.
Kid Park and rental facility 5 minute walk away near the floating swimming raft on Departure Bay.
Kin Hut
2730 Departure Bay Rd
Kid Park and rental facility 5 minute walk away near the floating swimming raft on Departure Bay.
Bears, turtles, ravens, eagles....and MUCH more...including a new picnic area. Great for kids.
43 locals raden deze aan
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler Rd
43 locals raden deze aan
Bears, turtles, ravens, eagles....and MUCH more...including a new picnic area. Great for kids.
Walk, run or bike around the lake. Picnic, swim or fish. Something for everyone.
82 locals raden deze aan
Westwood Lake
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Walk, run or bike around the lake. Picnic, swim or fish. Something for everyone.
Enjoy the view of Nanaimo's Departure Bay, Islands, Mount Bensen and downtown. Easy hike up, partial stairs.
23 locals raden deze aan
Sugarloaf Mountain Park
3160 Marion Way
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Enjoy the view of Nanaimo's Departure Bay, Islands, Mount Bensen and downtown. Easy hike up, partial stairs.
A beautiful and scenic walk with many bird species and turtles!
17 locals raden deze aan
Buttertubs Marsh Park
197 Bird Sanctuary Dr
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A beautiful and scenic walk with many bird species and turtles!
Best OFF Leash dog park and beautiful trails.
34 locals raden deze aan
Colliery Dam Park
635 Wakesiah Ave
34 locals raden deze aan
Best OFF Leash dog park and beautiful trails.
worth the 20 minute drive for great biking and walking trails, swimming hole and gorgeous scenery.
17 locals raden deze aan
Top Bridge Park.Mountain Bike Park,
17 locals raden deze aan
worth the 20 minute drive for great biking and walking trails, swimming hole and gorgeous scenery.
37 locals raden deze aan
Ammonite Falls
37 locals raden deze aan
Worth it!
34 locals raden deze aan
Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson Rd
34 locals raden deze aan
Worth it!

Sightseeing

Local Floating Pub - a short 10 minute ferry ride away, located off of Protection Island. Stroll the island and enjoy an ocean view lunch. Kids? Try out the in dock fishing area.
86 locals raden deze aan
Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates Ln
86 locals raden deze aan
Local Floating Pub - a short 10 minute ferry ride away, located off of Protection Island. Stroll the island and enjoy an ocean view lunch. Kids? Try out the in dock fishing area.
108 locals raden deze aan
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada Hwy
108 locals raden deze aan
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Nanaimo Museum
100 Museum Way
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Vancouver Island Whale Watch
90 Front St
12 locals raden deze aan
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Paradise Minigolf en pretpark
375 Island Hwy W
52 locals raden deze aan

PETS - Dog parks, food, dog friendly, vet.

On e of the best OFF LEASH hikes.
34 locals raden deze aan
Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson Rd
34 locals raden deze aan
On e of the best OFF LEASH hikes.
Off Leash and beautiful (with or without a dog).
34 locals raden deze aan
Colliery Dam Park
635 Wakesiah Ave
34 locals raden deze aan
Off Leash and beautiful (with or without a dog).
Off leash with ocean view of Departure Bay.
Wardropper Park
2957 Departure Bay Rd
Off leash with ocean view of Departure Bay.
Healthy selection. Nice owner.
Olivers Pet Supplies
2000 North Island Highway
Healthy selection. Nice owner.
Beban Park Off-Leash Dog Park
VCA Canada Island Animal Hospital
1800 Bowen Road