Nanaimo

The Harbour City

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Two hikers above the curved beach at Neck Point Park in Nanaimo — Photo: 4VI

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Newcastle Island
Nanaimo Museum
Old City Quarter
Protection Island

Nanaimo has two BC Ferries terminals: Departure Bay sails to Horseshoe Bay, Duke Point to Tsawwassen. A foot-passenger ferry crosses from the downtown harbour to Newcastle Island, which has no cars on it at all.

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Big Bang Cider
1235 Nanaimo Lakes Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5P4

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Local Insider Tips

Take the ferry to Newcastle Island for hiking and picnics

Try authentic Nanaimo bars at their birthplace

The Bastion looks out over the harbour

Best Times to Visit

spring

Mild weather perfect for island hopping

summer

Great for water activities and festivals

fall

Autumn colours and salmon watching

winter

Cozy downtown exploration and storm watching

Signature Nanaimo Experiences

Newcastle Island Park

Nanaimo Bar Trail

Harbourfront Walkway

Bathtub Racing

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Things to Do in Nanaimo: Parks, Harbour Walks, Museums and Live Music

Nanaimo's harbour, coastal and river parks, museums, live-music rooms and places to eat, arranged by what you want to do.

Downtown

Historic core with shops and restaurants

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Old City Quarter

Heritage buildings and unique boutiques

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Departure Bay

Beach community with ferry connections

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Protection Island

Car-free island accessible by ferry

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Tours & activities

Tours & Activities
Jeff’s Kayak and Bike Rentals
34 A Pirates Ln, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6R1
5.0(362)Rated 5 out of 5 from 362 reviews
Explore Newcastle Island by kayak, bike, paddle board, or paddle boat. Jeff's Rentals operates exclusively on Newcastle Island (Saysutshun), at Kanaka Bay. Take the ferry from Maffeo Sutton…
Jeff’s Kayak and Bike Rentals, 34 A Pirates Ln, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6R1
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Island Römer Adventures
5791 Broadway Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1E9
5.0(243)Rated 5 out of 5 from 243 reviews
Guided sea kayak tours out of Nanaimo: three hours around Departure Bay, four to Saysutshun — Newcastle Island — and a seven-hour paddle to Pirate's Cove, in single or tandem boats. They…
Island Römer Adventures, 5791 Broadway Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1E9
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Coastal Blue Adventures Ltd
1840 Stewart Ave, Stones Marina, I Dock, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5R1
5.0(170)Rated 5 out of 5 from 170 reviews
Charters out of Stones Marina in Nanaimo, fishing chinook and working water from the Gulf Islands out to Barkley Sound, with wildlife viewing, sightseeing and kayaking added on request. The…

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Vancouver Island Whale Watch
90 Front St #5, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H7
4.8(573)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 573 reviews
Whale-watching tours depart from Nanaimo year-round on open zodiac-style boats or a semi-covered vessel, with trips usually 3-5…
Vancouver Island Whale Watch, 90 Front St #5, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H7
Hotel & Accommodation
Lakeview Homes
2851 101st St, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2C8
4.8(23)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews
A collection of locally owned and operated rental units in Nanaimo, offering fully furnished and well-equipped homes. Several properties include Garden Paradise, a 5 bedroom character home…
Lakeview Homes, 2851 101st St, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2C8
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Living Forest Oceanside Campground & RV Park
6 Maki Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6N7
4.5(1,494)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1494 reviews
More than 300 campsites where the Nanaimo River meets Nanaimo Harbour — oceanside, ocean view, forested and riverside, with full, partial or no service and 30 and 50 amp hookups. There are…

Spas & wellness

Wellness & Spa
Derma Spa Nanaimo
1515 Dufferin Crescent #404, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5H6
5.0(562)Rated 5 out of 5 from 562 reviews
Derma Spa Nanaimo offers medical, laser and skin treatments alongside spa treatments. Treatments include Botox Cosmetic, dermal…
Derma Spa Nanaimo, 1515 Dufferin Crescent #404, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5H6
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Rise Medical Aesthetics
4474 Wellington Rd #107, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2H3
5.0(452)Rated 5 out of 5 from 452 reviews
Rise Medical Aesthetics provides cosmetic injectables and skin treatments in Nanaimo. Treatments include dermal fillers…
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Nanaimo Elements Spa
4551 Uplands Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0M3
5.0(163)Rated 5 out of 5 from 163 reviews
A day spa on Uplands Drive in Nanaimo doing facials and body treatments, massage and reflexology, waxing, manicures, pedicures…

Places to stay

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Hammond Bay Oceanside Bed & Breakfast
3804 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1G3
4.9(11)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews
A west coast style guest house on Hammond Bay, adult oriented and open year-round. The Oceanside Suite offers one or two bedrooms with private entrance, patio, sitting room with gas…
Hammond Bay Oceanside Bed & Breakfast, 3804 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1G3
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AnnArthur Guest House
59 Howard Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3P9
4.7(30)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 30 reviews
A guest house on Howard Avenue in Nanaimo. The Harbour Flat has its own entrance, bathroom, kitchen and living area, and the Benson bedroom and ensuite can be added to it for a larger party.
AnnArthur Guest House, 59 Howard Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3P9
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Jingle Pot RV Park & Campground
4012 Jingle Pot Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0K3
4.4(314)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 314 reviews
Open all year on Jingle Pot Road in Nanaimo, with full-service, partial and unserviced RV sites, pull-through sites, 15/30/50-amp…

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What's on this weekend Places in Nanaimo

Nanaimo

Places in Nanaimo

Food & drink

Big Bang Cider

Upcoming Events

Nanaimo on the map

Plan your stay in Nanaimo

Local Insider Tips

Best Times to Visit

spring

summer

fall

winter

Signature Nanaimo Experiences

Newcastle Island Park

Nanaimo Bar Trail

Harbourfront Walkway

Bathtub Racing

Nanaimo Travel Guides & Articles

Things to Do in Nanaimo: Parks, Harbour Walks, Museums and Live Music

Explore Nanaimo Neighbourhoods

Downtown

Old City Quarter

Departure Bay

Protection Island

Longwood Brewery on Boxwood Road

ESQUIMALT Vermouth & Apéritifs

Tours & activities

Jeff’s Kayak and Bike Rentals

Island Römer Adventures

Coastal Blue Adventures Ltd

Family-friendly

Vancouver Island Whale Watch

Lakeview Homes

Living Forest Oceanside Campground & RV Park

Spas & wellness

Derma Spa Nanaimo

Rise Medical Aesthetics

Nanaimo Elements Spa

Places to stay

Hammond Bay Oceanside Bed & Breakfast

AnnArthur Guest House

Jingle Pot RV Park & Campground

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