Ramona’s guidebook
Food scene
Nearby neighbourhood pub with great food and some entertainment on weekends.
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Piper's Pub
4700 Hammond Bay RdNearby neighbourhood pub with great food and some entertainment on weekends.
Costco - for all of your shopping needs if you are staying for an extended visit.
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Costco Wholesale
6700 Island Hwy NCostco - for all of your shopping needs if you are staying for an extended visit.
My favorite grocery store. Nice ambience and close to the house. Liquor store is next door and banking in the same complex.
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Thrifty Foods
280 Island Hwy EMy favorite grocery store. Nice ambience and close to the house. Liquor store is next door and banking in the same complex.
Craft Brew Pub with a great burger and menu selection. There is a restaurant and pub level so all ages are welcome.
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Longwood Brew Pub
5775 Turner RdCraft Brew Pub with a great burger and menu selection. There is a restaurant and pub level so all ages are welcome.
Sightseeing
This is a great place for a stroll and walk. Easy walking with some stairs and rock ways. Beautiful views of the Straight, trees and surroundings. One of my favorites.
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Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdThis is a great place for a stroll and walk. Easy walking with some stairs and rock ways. Beautiful views of the Straight, trees and surroundings. One of my favorites.
A must see when on the Island. The goats can be seen on the roof of the building. The shops have some special treats, fresh food and meats, and unique gift ideas (not the usual tourist items). A great donut shop and more to be seen here. It is about twenty minutes from the suite.
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Old Country Market - Geiten op het Dak
2326 Alberni HwyA must see when on the Island. The goats can be seen on the roof of the building. The shops have some special treats, fresh food and meats, and unique gift ideas (not the usual tourist items). A great donut shop and more to be seen here. It is about twenty minutes from the suite.
Westwood Lake has a 5km walk/hike around the lake. Most of the walk is flat with some slight slopes at the end.
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Westwood Lake Park
381 Westwood RoadWestwood Lake has a 5km walk/hike around the lake. Most of the walk is flat with some slight slopes at the end.
Travel Options
BC Ferries takes you to Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver. Check online for schedules. Approximately 12 minutes from the suite.
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BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal
680 Trans-Canada HwyBC Ferries takes you to Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver. Check online for schedules. Approximately 12 minutes from the suite.
Nanaimo Airport - flights from Vancouver, Calgary and other destinations. Approximately 40 minutes to the suite.
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Nanaimo Airport
3350 Spitfire WayNanaimo Airport - flights from Vancouver, Calgary and other destinations. Approximately 40 minutes to the suite.
What a better way to get to Vancouver for a day and to see the sights from up high. The Helijet takes about 12 minutes to get to Vancouver from Nanaimo. Free parking at the Helijet departure lot. A great way to see Nanaimo from the sky.
Helijet
100 Port WayWhat a better way to get to Vancouver for a day and to see the sights from up high. The Helijet takes about 12 minutes to get to Vancouver from Nanaimo. Free parking at the Helijet departure lot. A great way to see Nanaimo from the sky.