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 habitants recommandent
Drip Coffee | Social
2835 Departure Bay Rd
30 habitants recommandent
Great views of the Bay. Walking distance. Coffee or Happy Hour. Second location is walking distance from Birdie Bungalow.
Local farm to table...
86 habitants recommandent
Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial Street
86 habitants recommandent
Local farm to table...
sushi to burgers. great selection.
28 habitants recommandent
Firehouse Grill
75 Victoria Rd
28 habitants recommandent
sushi to burgers. great selection.
Best Kale Caesar salad. Braised beef over gnocchi, YUM! And the pizzas are amazing.
37 habitants recommandent
La Stella Trattoria
321 Wesley St
37 habitants recommandent
Best Kale Caesar salad. Braised beef over gnocchi, YUM! And the pizzas are amazing.
Salmon Lox and eggs:) Great baguettes and coffee.
26 habitants recommandent
Mon Petit Choux
120 Commercial St
26 habitants recommandent
Salmon Lox and eggs:) Great baguettes and coffee.
8 habitants recommandent
Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
11 Bastion St
8 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Nanaimo Golf Club
2800 Highland Blvd
11 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Regard Coffee Roasters
1925 Bowen Rd
6 habitants recommandent
They know coffee!
Good selection!
Felice Cafe
1420 Wingrove Street
Good selection!
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.
37 habitants recommandent
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
10 Wharf St
37 habitants recommandent
Destination: Floating Pub, great deck, ferry over is only 10 minutes. Take a walk around beautiful Protection Island afterwards.
86 habitants recommandent
Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates Ln
86 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Qualicum Beach Inn
2690 Island Hwy W
41 habitants recommandent
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.
For me it is all about the sunny south facing patio and great food. Located in the old rail station. A bistro that focuses on quality and flavour. West Coast crafted, influenced by Europe and beyond.
Black Rabbit Kitchen
For me it is all about the sunny south facing patio and great food. Located in the old rail station. A bistro that focuses on quality and flavour. West Coast crafted, influenced by Europe and beyond.
Downtown, patio, good food.
The Modern Cafe Nanaimo
Downtown, patio, good food.
Delicious, friendly and Gluten Free options!. From spinach scones, homemade cinnamon buns, and Adasi Soup...a must visit.
12 habitants recommandent
The Bee's Knees Cafe
525 Third Street
12 habitants recommandent
Delicious, friendly and Gluten Free options!. From spinach scones, homemade cinnamon buns, and Adasi Soup...a must visit.

Shopping

clothes, jewelry...
Sartorial Boutique
418 Fitzwilliam St
clothes, jewelry...
Clothes, jewelry, bags...
7 habitants recommandent
Quintessential
99 Commercial St
7 habitants recommandent
Clothes, jewelry, bags...
local finds, cool kitchen gadgets, furniture and more!
20 habitants recommandent
Flying Fish
180 Commercial St
20 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Coombs
112 habitants recommandent
Goat's on the roof market, fresh veggies, restaurants, local shops, ice cream, shops, shops, shops.....great day trip!
good clothes!
6 habitants recommandent
MOD Apparel
672 Beach Rd
6 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Island-ish Lifestyle Boutique
5299 Rutherford Rd
8 habitants recommandent
every Sunday for local treasures, plants, jewelry, food....great outdoor setting. Bring the dog!
24 habitants recommandent
Cedar Farmer's Market
1984 Woobank Rd
24 habitants recommandent
every Sunday for local treasures, plants, jewelry, food....great outdoor setting. Bring the dog!
Need a gift or a treat for your living space: Hoxton Home is an independently owned, carefully curated Interior & Lifestyle shop offering a collection of Scandinavian, design-focused brands that share sensibilities of craftsmanship, permanence & sustainability. Inspired by how the objects around us enhance daily life & create moments where we feel most at home.
Hoxton Home
Need a gift or a treat for your living space: Hoxton Home is an independently owned, carefully curated Interior & Lifestyle shop offering a collection of Scandinavian, design-focused brands that share sensibilities of craftsmanship, permanence & sustainability. Inspired by how the objects around us enhance daily life & create moments where we feel most at home.

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 habitants recommandent
Cineplex Entertainment
4750 Rutherford Rd
29 habitants recommandent
reclining seats...
6 habitants recommandent
Pryde Vista Golf Course
155 Pryde Ave
6 habitants recommandent
7-Eleven
Mid Island Liquor
2875 Departure Bay Rd

Drinks & Nightlife

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

Parks & Nature

Great places to visit.
Great walking trails and scenery.
25 habitants recommandent
Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park
3669 Rock City Rd
25 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Swy-A-Lana Lagoon Fishing Pier
20 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place Rd
118 habitants recommandent
Great walk and kite flying!
Beautiful walk. Good for all levels.
143 habitants recommandent
Parc Neck Point
1055 Morningside Dr
143 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Cathédrale Grove
British Columbia 4
163 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler Rd
43 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Westwood Lake
82 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Sugarloaf Mountain Park
3160 Marion Way
23 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Buttertubs Marsh Park
197 Bird Sanctuary Dr
17 habitants recommandent
A beautiful and scenic walk with many bird species and turtles!
Best OFF Leash dog park and beautiful trails.
34 habitants recommandent
Parc du barrage Colliery
635 Wakesiah Ave
34 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Top Bridge Park.Mountain Bike Park,
17 habitants recommandent
worth the 20 minute drive for great biking and walking trails, swimming hole and gorgeous scenery.
37 habitants recommandent
Ammonite Falls
37 habitants recommandent
Worth it!
34 habitants recommandent
Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson Rd
34 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates Ln
86 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada Hwy
108 habitants recommandent
49 habitants recommandent
Nanaimo Museum
100 Museum Way
49 habitants recommandent
12 habitants recommandent
Vancouver Island Whale Watch
90 Front St
12 habitants recommandent
52 habitants recommandent
Paradise Mini Golf et Fun Park
375 Island Hwy W
52 habitants recommandent

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

On e of the best OFF LEASH hikes.
34 habitants recommandent
Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson Rd
34 habitants recommandent
On e of the best OFF LEASH hikes.
Off Leash and beautiful (with or without a dog).
34 habitants recommandent
Parc du barrage Colliery
635 Wakesiah Ave
34 habitants recommandent
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