98 places we have something real to say about that match — where it is, what it costs, what people make of it. The 120 best-rated are below; the map has the rest.
Tours & Activities
Nanaimo
5.0(243)Rated 5 out of 5 from 243 reviewsGuided sea kayak tours out of Nanaimo: three hours around Departure Bay, four to Saysutshun — Newcastle Island — and a seven-hour…
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5.0(170)Rated 5 out of 5 from 170 reviewsCharters out of Stones Marina in Nanaimo, fishing chinook and working water from the Gulf Islands out to Barkley Sound, with…
Wellness & Spa
Nanaimo
5.0(163)Rated 5 out of 5 from 163 reviewsA day spa on Uplands Drive in Nanaimo doing facials and body treatments, massage and reflexology, waxing, manicures, pedicures…
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Nanaimo
5.0(99)Rated 5 out of 5 from 99 reviewsGuided kayak trips from Nanaimo, from a day in the Gulf Islands through a two-day overnight tour and a three-day north Gulf…
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4.9(91)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 91 reviewsCider pressed on site at Ravenskill Orchards on Coats Drive, Gabriola Island, from Gabriola heritage apples alongside Belle de…
Wellness & Spa
Nanaimo
5.0(32)Rated 5 out of 5 from 32 reviewsFacials, manicures, pedicures and waxing on Hammond Bay Road in Nanaimo, by appointment only. Facials run $85 to $135, pedicures…
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4.9(83)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 83 reviewsA cider orchard on Nanaimo Lakes Road growing more than 25 cider-specific apple varieties from France, England and North America.
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Nanaimo
5.0(27)Rated 5 out of 5 from 27 reviewsBonk It! is a 2016 Kingfisher 2825 with twin Yamaha 150s, working out of Page's Resort & Marina on Gabriola Island with up to six…
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Nanaimo
4.9(61)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 61 reviewsSailing trips out of Nanaimo on Shadowfax, a catamaran — two-hour sunset cruises that leave around 7pm, custom charters and…
Brewery & Winery
Nanaimo
4.9(26)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 26 reviewsVermouth and aperitifs built on mead made with honey from the producer's own apiary and botanicals foraged on Vancouver Island.
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Nanaimo
4.9(17)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviewsFishing charters out of Nanaimo for salmon, lingcod and BC spot prawns, also picking up guests from the Parksville and Qualicum…
Hotel & Accommodation
Nanaimo
4.9(15)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 15 reviewsA contemporary farmhouse on ten acres of Gabriola Island, with nature trails on the property and three guest bedrooms, each with…
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Nanaimo
4.8(21)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 21 reviewsEveready is a 28-foot welded aluminium Kingfisher carrying six guests out of the Gabriola Island area, with radar, sonar, GPS, a…
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Nanaimo
4.7(110)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 110 reviewsThe Nanaimo terminal of a scheduled helicopter airline that flies to downtown Vancouver, with fares advertised from $143 including…
Brewery & Winery
Nanaimo
4.7(59)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 59 reviewsA Nanaimo distillery on Boxwood Road working from BC-grown malted barley, rye and grapes: single malt and rye whisky, brandy, gins…
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Nanaimo
4.7(30)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 30 reviewsA guest house on Howard Avenue in Nanaimo. The Harbour Flat has its own entrance, bathroom, kitchen and living area, and the…
Wellness & Spa
Nanaimo
4.6(83)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 83 reviewsA medical aesthetics clinic on Museum Way in Nanaimo: neuromodulators and dermal fillers, SkinPen and radiofrequency…
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Nanaimo
4.5(1,494)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1494 reviewsMore than 300 campsites where the Nanaimo River meets Nanaimo Harbour — oceanside, ocean view, forested and riverside, with full…
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Nanaimo
4.4(346)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 346 reviewsA family-run inn on Stewart Avenue in Nanaimo, steps from the Departure Bay ferry terminal and the Harbourside Walkway. Every…
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4.4(491)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 491 reviewsA brewery on Comox Road in downtown Nanaimo, across from Maffeo Sutton Park, pouring since 2015. The taproom serves a locally…
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Nanaimo
4.4(503)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 503 reviewsAn RV park and campsite with more than 130 forested sites on Biggs Road at Brannen Lake, a few minutes from Nanaimo's shops and…
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Nanaimo
4.3(71)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 71 reviewsThree suites on the shore of Long Lake in Nanaimo, run since 1995. Guests get a hot tub down at lake level and the use of kayaks…
Wellness & Spa
Nanaimo
4.0(14)Rated 4 out of 5 from 14 reviewsMassage on Northfield Road in Nanaimo — deep tissue, sports and relaxation work — alongside cold laser phototherapy and…
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Nanaimo
4.3(302)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 302 reviewsA hundred and twenty sites on Spruston Road south of Nanaimo — serviced RV sites on 30 and 50 amp, glamping units, cabins and…
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Nanaimo
4.2(62)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 62 reviewsA custom aluminium Silver Streak taking up to six anglers out of Nanaimo for salmon, halibut and bottom fish, or dropping traps…
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Nanaimo
4.2(599)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 599 reviewsRooms and cabins on Berry Point Road at the north end of Gabriola Island, eight minutes from the ferry dock and a twenty-minute…
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Nanaimo
4.0(322)Rated 4 out of 5 from 322 reviewsFull-service RV sites, tent sites, cedar panabode cabins, a two-bedroom cottage sleeping six and a tiny home, next to Westwood…
Hotel & Accommodation
Nanaimo
4.0(576)Rated 4 out of 5 from 576 reviewsA 70-room hotel on Rutherford Road in north Nanaimo, with six room types and townhouse apartments for longer stays. The bar keeps…
Brewery & Winery
Nanaimo
3.5(68)Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 68 reviewsA small family farm and vineyard on East Wellington Road in Nanaimo, making its wine on site. Walk-ins are welcome Saturday and…
Tours & Activities
Nanaimo
5.0(5)Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviewsA Boston Whaler taking up to ten people from the Waterfront Marina on Stewart Avenue in Nanaimo, on trips of one, two or three…
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Nanaimo
4.8(8)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 8 reviewsA canoe and kayak club on Long Lake at Loudon Park in Nanaimo, going since 1988. It runs sprint racing programs alongside…
Tours & Activities
Nanaimo
4.8(5)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviewsA dragon boat centre at Anchor Way in Nanaimo, home to the Nusa'lon Dragons and the Nanaimo Paddling Club. Mixed and women's crews…
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Nanaimo
4.7(9)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviewsAll-day charters on a 28-foot offshore Pursuit fishing the waters off Bamfield. Chinook and halibut hold from June through August…
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Nanaimo
5.0(1)Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 reviewsTouring and fishing charters for parties of one to three, based in Nanaimo and working both the east and west coasts of Vancouver Island.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleNarrow tidal channel with strong currents, used by kayakers and for viewing marine life.
Museum & Gallery
Nanaimo
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleIsland history museum featuring artifacts and pirate tales.
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Nanaimo
5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on GoogleWildlife and nature-photography tours rated 5.0.
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Nanaimo
4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on GoogleWine and charcuterie bar in Nanaimo serving local wines and artisan cheese.
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Nanaimo
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleBrunch cafe on Selby Street serving eggs benedict, pancakes and avocado toast.
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4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleSeafood served in a heritage home with garden patio.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleCoastal park with hiking trails and wildlife viewing.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleCoastal trails and birdwatching in Nanaimo with sunset views over the water.
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Nanaimo
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleNanaimo park with hiking trails.
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4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleMuseum with 25+ exhibits spanning Canadian military history from the War of 1812 through Afghanistan. Displays cover homefront…
Tours & Activities
Nanaimo
4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on GoogleAerial adventure park on Nanaimo River Road with bungy jumping and a primal swing.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleWaterfall reached by hiking trail.
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4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleFamily-owned restaurant on Wesley St with a 4.7 rating.
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4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleWings come in hot, lemon pepper or Korean styles, served with Prosecco and blue cheese dip. Salt-cured pork rinds come with sherry…
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4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleJapanese restaurant serving omakase, sushi, sashimi, teriyaki and ramen.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GooglePark with nature trails and a community centre.
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4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleCedar-planked salmon and craft beer in Nanaimo.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleCommunity park with a suspension bridge, hiking trails, and picnic areas.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on GoogleLake park in Nanaimo with walking trails and kayak access.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleTrails to Benson Creek Falls.
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Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleCity park with trail network and maintained gardens.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleMarsh park with trails for birdwatching.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleTrail network for hiking and mountain biking.
Bar & Pub
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4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleEnglish-style pub serving British dishes and craft beer.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleSports fields, nature trails and playground in Nanaimo.
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Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleKorean restaurant and bar with BBQ, small plates and craft cocktails.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleArt sculptures and kayak launch on Nanaimo waterfront.
Restaurant
Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleNanaimo restaurant on Commercial Street with global and local BC wines, craft beer and cider on tap, and house-made infusions.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on GoogleTrails, swimming, and fishing along the Nanaimo River.
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4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleMediterranean restaurant in Nanaimo serving seafood, pasta and craft cocktails.
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Nanaimo
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleShared-plates restaurant in a restored train station in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter, with a menu that changes by season. Two spaces…
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleTrails for hiking and birdwatching, with picnic spots, in Nanaimo.
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4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleHandcrafted pasta and oven-fired pizza in Nanaimo.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleHistoric provincial park at the site of a former coal mine with nature trails.
Museum & Gallery
Nanaimo
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleCoal mining and Snuneymuxw First Nation exhibits.
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4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleSmokehouse serving seafood and brisket.
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4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleNanaimo restaurant serving seafood chowder and homemade pies.
Hiking
Nanaimo
4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on GoogleTrailhead in Nanaimo with geological features.
Sports & Recreation
Nanaimo
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleSwimming pool and sports facilities at a recreation complex.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleOutdoor shopping center with cafes and boutiques.
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4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleTurner Rd brew pub in Nanaimo with restaurant, rated 4.4 in the $$ range.
Park & Nature
Nanaimo
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleVictoria Ave park in Nanaimo with trails and kayaking access, rated 4.4.
Museum & Gallery
Nanaimo
4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleHudson's Bay Company bastion with cannon firing.
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4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on GoogleSeafood for brunch and dinner in Nanaimo with ocean views.
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4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleCraft beer, live music and trivia nights at a Nanaimo pub with a patio.
Museum & Gallery
Nanaimo
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleLocal artist exhibitions and art workshops at 150 Commercial Street.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleOld City Quarter with boutique shops, cafés, and art galleries.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleShops and restaurants with community events. Rated 4.3 stars.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on GoogleFamily-friendly shopping and dining with local events.
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Nanaimo
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleShopping and dining on the Nanaimo waterfront.
Bar & Pub
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4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleSushi, seafood, and cocktails in a historic firehouse with live music and a patio.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on GoogleMixed-use complex in Nanaimo with shops, restaurants and community events.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.1on GoogleRated 4.1 out of 5 on GoogleShopping center in Nanaimo that hosts community events.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.1on GoogleRated 4.1 out of 5 on GoogleShopping center in Nanaimo with local retailers.
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4.1on GoogleRated 4.1 out of 5 on GoogleRestaurant and bar in Nanaimo with seafood and farm-to-table dishes, cocktails and wine.
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Nanaimo
4.1on GoogleRated 4.1 out of 5 on GoogleLocal boutiques and community events at a shopping centre.
Museum & Gallery
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4.0on GoogleRated 4 out of 5 on GoogleInteractive exhibits covering fossils, marine life and First Nations history at 900 Fifth Street in Nanaimo.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.0on GoogleRated 4 out of 5 on GoogleShopping and dining complex with event space.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.0on GoogleRated 4 out of 5 on GoogleNanaimo shopping mall with local eateries and community events.
Shopping
Nanaimo
4.0on GoogleRated 4 out of 5 on GoogleMall at Vancouver Island University with local shops and community events.
Shopping
Nanaimo
3.9on GoogleRated 3.9 out of 5 on GoogleRetail and entertainment complex hosting community events.
Shopping
Nanaimo
3.8on GoogleRated 3.8 out of 5 on GoogleWaterfront shopping centre in Nanaimo.
Hotel & Accommodation
Nanaimo
3.7(3)Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviewsA family-run bed and breakfast on a hobby farm near Silva Bay on Gabriola Island, with two guest rooms, a wellness studio and an…
Museum & Gallery
Nanaimo
Finger labyrinth museum focused on meditation and mindfulness.
Wellness & Spa
Nanaimo
5.0(562)Rated 5 out of 5 from 562 reviewsWellness & Spa
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Nanaimo
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4.8(573)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 573 reviewsWellness & Spa
Nanaimo
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5.0(12)Rated 5 out of 5 from 12 reviews