Guidebook for Nanaimo
Food Scene
Great views of the Bay. Walking distance. Coffee or Happy Hour. Second location is walking distance from Birdie Bungalow.
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Drip Coffee | Social
2835 Departure Bay RdGreat views of the Bay. Walking distance. Coffee or Happy Hour. Second location is walking distance from Birdie Bungalow.
Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial StreetLocal farm to table...
Firehouse Grill
75 Victoria Rdsushi to burgers. great selection.
Best Kale Caesar salad. Braised beef over gnocchi, YUM! And the pizzas are amazing.
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La Stella Trattoria
321 Wesley StBest Kale Caesar salad. Braised beef over gnocchi, YUM! And the pizzas are amazing.
Mon Petit Choux
120 Commercial StSalmon Lox and eggs:) Great baguettes and coffee.
Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
11 Bastion StOne of Nanaimo's best kept secrets is this restaurants amazing deck overlooking Departure bay and the mainland's mountain range. Check out Happy Hour.
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Nanaimo Golf Club
2800 Highland BlvdOne of Nanaimo's best kept secrets is this restaurants amazing deck overlooking Departure bay and the mainland's mountain range. Check out Happy Hour.
Regard Coffee Roasters
1925 Bowen RdThey know coffee!
Felice Cafe
1420 Wingrove StreetGood 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 StreetThe 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.
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
10 Wharf StDestination: Floating Pub, great deck, ferry over is only 10 minutes. Take a walk around beautiful Protection Island afterwards.
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Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates LnDestination: 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.
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Qualicum Beach Inn
2690 Island Hwy WGreat patio and outdoor seating across the street from the beach.
Quarterway Pub
1431 Bowen RdAn 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.
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.
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The Bee's Knees Cafe
525 Third StreetDelicious, friendly and Gluten Free options!. From spinach scones, homemade cinnamon buns, and Adasi Soup...a must visit.
Shopping
Sartorial Boutique
418 Fitzwilliam Stclothes, jewelry...
Quintessential
99 Commercial StClothes, jewelry, bags...
Flying Fish
180 Commercial Stlocal finds, cool kitchen gadgets, furniture and more!
Lucid
35 Commercial StNYLA Fresh Thread
206 Commercial StMen's clothes and great selection...
Goat's on the roof market, fresh veggies, restaurants, local shops, ice cream, shops, shops, shops.....great day trip!
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Coombs
Goat's on the roof market, fresh veggies, restaurants, local shops, ice cream, shops, shops, shops.....great day trip!
MOD Apparel
672 Beach Rdgood clothes!
Home accessories, gifts, unique items... check this cute store out.
This and That For Living and Giving
418 Fitzwilliam StreetHome accessories, gifts, unique items... check this cute store out.
Island-ish Lifestyle Boutique
5299 Rutherford Rdevery Sunday for local treasures, plants, jewelry, food....great outdoor setting. Bring the dog!
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Cedar Farmer's Market
1984 Woobank Rdevery 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 HwyFirst 3 visits FREE and you can walk from the suite:) 30 Minute HIIT style classes.
Modo Yoga
1881 Dufferin Crescenthot yoga...yes please!
Cineplex Entertainment
4750 Rutherford Rdreclining seats...
Pryde Vista Golf Course
155 Pryde Ave7-Eleven
Mid Island Liquor
2875 Departure Bay RdDrinks & Nightlife
Overlooks downtown Nanaimo's harbourfront.
Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
11 Bastion StLounge with Harbour Views in Downtown.
The Nanaimo Bar
2-75 Front StOverlooks downtown Nanaimo's harbourfront. Go for the views.
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Lighthouse Bistro and Pub
50 Anchor WayOverlooks downtown Nanaimo's harbourfront. Go for the views.
White Sails Brewing
125 Comox RdLocal craft beers.
Port Theatre
125 Front StQuarterway Pub
1431 Bowen RdYour local pub steps away...great Fish Tacos.
Arbutus Distillery
1890 Boxwood Rd
Longwood Brewery
2046 Boxwood Roadsunny patio!
Arbutus Distillery
1890 Boxwood RdWalk or bike from the house to great cocktails!
Parks & Nature
Great places to visit.
Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park
3669 Rock City RdGreat walking trails and scenery.
Wardropper Park
2957 Departure Bay RdOff leash dog park.
Great seawall walk to explore downtown and the Harbour front.
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Swy-A-Lana Lagoon Fishing Pier
Great seawall walk to explore downtown and the Harbour front.
Bowen Park Picnic Shelter
1 Millstream PkwyKid park, walks, duck pond...
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdGreat walk and kite flying!
Neck Point Park
1055 Morningside DrBeautiful 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.
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Katedralny Las
British Columbia 4Be 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 RdKid 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.
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North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
1240 Leffler RdBears, 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.
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Westwood Lake
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.
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Sugarloaf Mountain Park
3160 Marion WayEnjoy 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!
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Buttertubs Marsh Park
197 Bird Sanctuary DrA beautiful and scenic walk with many bird species and turtles!
Park Colliery Dam
635 Wakesiah AveBest OFF Leash dog park and beautiful trails.
worth the 20 minute drive for great biking and walking trails, swimming hole and gorgeous scenery.
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Top Bridge Park.Mountain Bike Park,
worth the 20 minute drive for great biking and walking trails, swimming hole and gorgeous scenery.
Ammonite Falls
Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson RdWorth 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.
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Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates LnLocal 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.
Malahat SkyWalk
901 Trans-Canada HwyNanaimo Museum
100 Museum WayVancouver Island Whale Watch
90 Front StRaj Mini Golf i Fun Park
375 Island Hwy WPETS - Dog parks, food, dog friendly, vet.
Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson RdOn e of the best OFF LEASH hikes.
Park Colliery Dam
635 Wakesiah AveOff Leash and beautiful (with or without a dog).
Wardropper Park
2957 Departure Bay RdOff leash with ocean view of Departure Bay.
Olivers Pet Supplies
2000 North Island HighwayHealthy selection. Nice owner.
Beban Park Off-Leash Dog Park
VCA Canada Island Animal Hospital
1800 Bowen Road