Guidebook for Nanaimo
Sightseeing
Westwood Lake
6 km walking trail, sandy beach, fishing.
Sugarloaf Mountain Park
3160 Marion WayBeautiful view of Departure Bay and Nanaimo.
Neck Point Park
1055 Morningside DrScenic oceanside walk.
Jack Point and Biggs Park
Scenic oceanside walk with a view of Nanaimo.
Beautiful views and some historical sites.
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Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
668 Centre StreetBeautiful views and some historical sites.
Bastion
98 Front StreetHistoric fort on Nanaimo's waterfront.
Food Scene
Restaurant, Pub, Liquor Store, Convenience Store, Laundromat, Gas Bar, Car Wash. Walking distance to Dockside.
Jinglepot Pub
2211 Jingle Pot RdRestaurant, Pub, Liquor Store, Convenience Store, Laundromat, Gas Bar, Car Wash. Walking distance to Dockside.
Firehouse Grill
75 Victoria RdGreat sushi!
New York Style Pizza & Pasta (Downtown)
299 Wallace StGreat Pizza!
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
19-1925 Bowen RdVietnamese Cuisine.
Floating pub with a view of the harbor and Downtown. Great place to watch the sunset.
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Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates LnFloating pub with a view of the harbor and Downtown. Great place to watch the sunset.
Pirate Chips
75 Front StGreat fish & chips!
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
10 Wharf StUpscale Mexican cuisine right in the boat basin.
Asteras
347 Wesley StVery popular Greek restaurant.
Everything Else
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth StJust a 5 minute drive away.
Nanaimo Track & Field
385 Wakesiah AveLess than a 5 minute drive away.
Woodgrove Centre
6631 Island HwyBiggest mall on the Island. Walmart, The Bay, Chapters.
Entertainment & Activities
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
741 Third StreetLess than a 5 minute drive away.
750 Third St
750 Third StreetLess than a 5 minute drive away.
Bowen Park
500 Bowen RdTennis, Frisbee Golf, Horseshoes, nature walks.
Swimming Pool, playground, running trails with exercise stations.
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Beban Park Erholungszentrum
2300 Bowen RdSwimming Pool, playground, running trails with exercise stations.
Parks & Nature
Buttertubs Marsh Park
197 Bird Sanctuary DrEasy nature walk.
Easy hike very close to our locations to some picturesque falls.
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Ammonite Falls
Easy hike very close to our locations to some picturesque falls.
Shopping
Sears, Canadian Tire, Movie theatre, London Drugs.
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Nanaimo North Town Centre
4750 Rutherford RdSears, Canadian Tire, Movie theatre, London Drugs.
Flying Fish
180 Commercial StEclectic and fun selection of merchandise.
Getting Around
When traveling in the summer it may be advisable to book the ferry in advance, especially on weekends.
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BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal
680 Trans-Canada HwyWhen traveling in the summer it may be advisable to book the ferry in advance, especially on weekends.
Harbour Air
Taking a seaplane to Downtown Vancouver is fun and fast.
If you're heading south when you reach the mainland, this is the way to go.
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Duke Point Ferry Terminal station
400 Duke Point HwyIf you're heading south when you reach the mainland, this is the way to go.