Guidebook for Nanaimo
Sightseeing
Swimming beach on Long Lake with kid's playground, bathrooms and boat rental. No Concession so bring food.
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Long Lake
Swimming beach on Long Lake with kid's playground, bathrooms and boat rental. No Concession so bring food.
Lovely forest walking trails,nature pond with many entrances. Closest is 15 min walk, entrance off Rock City Road. Has small parking space.
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Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park
3669 Rock City RdLovely forest walking trails,nature pond with many entrances. Closest is 15 min walk, entrance off Rock City Road. Has small parking space.
Beautiful swimming & fishing lake with lifeguard, 5.7 km trail around lake, links to Mt. Benson, Morrell Sanctuary.
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The Wellington Hotel Pub
3956 Victoria AveBeautiful swimming & fishing lake with lifeguard, 5.7 km trail around lake, links to Mt. Benson, Morrell Sanctuary.
Tennis Court and kid`s water park across street from Departure Bay Beach and swim area.
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Departure Bay Centennial Park
1413 Wingrove StTennis Court and kid`s water park across street from Departure Bay Beach and swim area.
25 minute walk from home through neighborhood to hill top with incredible view of Nanaimo.
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Sugarloaf Mountain Park
3160 Marion Way25 minute walk from home through neighborhood to hill top with incredible view of Nanaimo.
Woodstream Park
1555 Bay StLittle forest trail park with salmon stream between home and Departure Bay Beach
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdGorgeous ocean front park with beach, trails and views
Outdoor pool, beautiful trails, tennis courts, duck pond, Frisbee golf,
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Bowen Park
500 Bowen RdOutdoor pool, beautiful trails, tennis courts, duck pond, Frisbee golf,
Cycling and walking trail parallel to the island highway connecting south to north part of town
E&N Trail
E&N TrailCycling and walking trail parallel to the island highway connecting south to north part of town
Gorgeous Downtown multi-purpose waterfront walkway and park with swimming, playground,basketball hoops, public art, ferry to Newcastle Island.
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Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadGorgeous Downtown multi-purpose waterfront walkway and park with swimming, playground,basketball hoops, public art, ferry to Newcastle Island.
Gorgeous island with campground, concession, perimeter trail, beaches and views. Take ferry from Maffeo Sutton Park. Can bring bike over. No cars
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Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
668 Centre StreetGorgeous island with campground, concession, perimeter trail, beaches and views. Take ferry from Maffeo Sutton Park. Can bring bike over. No cars
Essentials
Groceries, pharmacy, Liquor Store, Starbucks, fast food, stores include sporting, dollar store, Futureshop electronics, home, clothing, beauty etc.
Country Club Drive
Country Club DriveGroceries, pharmacy, Liquor Store, Starbucks, fast food, stores include sporting, dollar store, Futureshop electronics, home, clothing, beauty etc.
Nanaimo Sausage House
3018 Ross RdGreat home made sausage and other meats
Subway
4750 Rutherford RdCineplex Odeon Theatre, Zellers, Sears, groceries, shopping
Everything Else
Vancouver Island Regional Library - Wellington Branch
3200 N Island Hwywith a membership can rent DVD's,
Ferry Terminal to Vancouver. Reservations are recommended. Google latest schedule. All day parking at Terminal. Must be there 10 minutes minutes before departure.
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BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal
680 Trans-Canada HwyFerry Terminal to Vancouver. Reservations are recommended. Google latest schedule. All day parking at Terminal. Must be there 10 minutes minutes before departure.
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
1200 Dufferin CrescentRegional Hospital
Oliver Woods Community Centre
6000 Oliver RdNanaimo Tourist Information
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
741 Third StreetMain community pool, waterslide
Entertainment & Activities
Jumping Jiminy's Playground & Cafe
Island Highway Northindoor play structure for kids under 12 with coffee/light food
Food Scene
Hong Kong House Restaurant
3023 Barons RdChinese Family buffet
Amrikko`s Indian Grill
1400 Wingrove StreetEast Indian Food
Earls Kitchen + Bar
2980 N Island HwyGood range on the menu, nice atmosphere.
Favorite summer restaurant. Very fresh Mexican style food served outdoors on floating raft, downtown waterfront. Home made limeade.
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Penny's Palapa Restaurant
10 Wharf StFavorite summer restaurant. Very fresh Mexican style food served outdoors on floating raft, downtown waterfront. Home made limeade.
Delicado's
358 Wesley StFavorite Mexican takeout
Pig and Whistle
247 Milton StreetEnglish style pub
Modern Cafe
221 Commercial StGreat downtown location, great menu
Trollers Fish & Chips
Great fresh fish and chips on the waterfront
Arts & Culture
Swimming Pool, ice rink, small golf course, playground, tennis courts, soccer fields, horse ring, 4h barn, bmx park
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Beban Park Erholungszentrum
2300 Bowen RdSwimming Pool, ice rink, small golf course, playground, tennis courts, soccer fields, horse ring, 4h barn, bmx park
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun restaurant on protection island, easy ferry ride from downtown Nanaimo Harbourfront. Protection Island has no cars.
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Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates LnFun restaurant on protection island, easy ferry ride from downtown Nanaimo Harbourfront. Protection Island has no cars.