Must See,
Must Do,
and Must Eat
in Nanaimo
Sightseeing
Piper Lagoon a super close-by local must see. Plan to spend an hour or two exploring. There are some trails that will take you around the small peninsula. Or take a towel and relax on the beach and watch the ferries as they go in and out of the bay.
If the tide is out you can walk across to the fisherman cabins on the island. If you dare to do this- be careful to watch the tide schedule or you'll be swimming back to shore!!
A 7 minute drive from the condo.
118 yerel halk öneriyor
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdPiper Lagoon a super close-by local must see. Plan to spend an hour or two exploring. There are some trails that will take you around the small peninsula. Or take a towel and relax on the beach and watch the ferries as they go in and out of the bay.
If the tide is out you can walk across to the fisherman cabins on the island. If you dare to do this- be careful to watch the tide schedule or you'll be swimming back to shore!!
A 7 minute drive from the condo.
Downtown city centre. Maffeo Sutton Park is Nanaimo's signature park overlooking our world famous harbour. The park is a central point along the Harbour Front Walkway. The park hosts countless community special events. It is a great year round destination for strolling and picnics.
You can watch the float (sea) planes land and take off or take a scenic walk along the waterfront walkway.
80 yerel halk öneriyor
Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadDowntown city centre. Maffeo Sutton Park is Nanaimo's signature park overlooking our world famous harbour. The park is a central point along the Harbour Front Walkway. The park hosts countless community special events. It is a great year round destination for strolling and picnics.
You can watch the float (sea) planes land and take off or take a scenic walk along the waterfront walkway.
Neck Point is an absolute must see! Only a 5 minute drive from the condo. Plan to spend an hour or two walking the trails and spending some time on the 4 different beaches. There are picnic tables at the beaches if you'd like to pack a picnic lunch.
143 yerel halk öneriyor
Boyun Noktası Parkı
1055 Morningside DrNeck Point is an absolute must see! Only a 5 minute drive from the condo. Plan to spend an hour or two walking the trails and spending some time on the 4 different beaches. There are picnic tables at the beaches if you'd like to pack a picnic lunch.
Beach fun in and around Nanaimo
This is the best spot in the Englishman River. Slow moving current and Rock jumping!
This location is a locals favorite, but it is a bit of a drive, but its totally worth it. It located up island- turning off the hwy on the first entrance into Parksville. Don't drive into Parksville! Take a left once you've exited the hwy- go under the bridge (left), go straight through the 4 way stop (after you stop!) then take your first right turn onto a road that seems not well used. keep following this road till the end and this local gem awaits you.
Take towels, snacks, drinks etc. You'll be out in nature with no shops around.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Top Bridge
Top BridgeThis is the best spot in the Englishman River. Slow moving current and Rock jumping!
This location is a locals favorite, but it is a bit of a drive, but its totally worth it. It located up island- turning off the hwy on the first entrance into Parksville. Don't drive into Parksville! Take a left once you've exited the hwy- go under the bridge (left), go straight through the 4 way stop (after you stop!) then take your first right turn onto a road that seems not well used. keep following this road till the end and this local gem awaits you.
Take towels, snacks, drinks etc. You'll be out in nature with no shops around.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is a provincial park in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. Located at the east end of the town, the 347-hectare park features a two-kilometer long stretch of sandy beach and a stand of old-growth Douglas fir trees. The sandy beach is the main attraction. At low tide, it stretches nearly a kilometer out into the Strait of Georgia.
165 yerel halk öneriyor
Rathtrevor Beach Eyalet Parkı
1240 Rath RdRathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is a provincial park in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. Located at the east end of the town, the 347-hectare park features a two-kilometer long stretch of sandy beach and a stand of old-growth Douglas fir trees. The sandy beach is the main attraction. At low tide, it stretches nearly a kilometer out into the Strait of Georgia.
Departure Bay Beach is a pebble and sandy beach destination in Nanaimo. At high tide there is little beach to explore.
This is the bay that the ferries enter. Great cordoned off swimming area in the summertime! Oh, and generally food trucks too!
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Departure Bay Centennial Park
1413 Wingrove StDeparture Bay Beach is a pebble and sandy beach destination in Nanaimo. At high tide there is little beach to explore.
This is the bay that the ferries enter. Great cordoned off swimming area in the summertime! Oh, and generally food trucks too!
Trekking or Hiking
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mount-benson-loop
This hike is not for the faint of heart. For those interested and equipped, it offers spectacular scenery along the way and an amazing summit!
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Mount Benson
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mount-benson-loop
This hike is not for the faint of heart. For those interested and equipped, it offers spectacular scenery along the way and an amazing summit!
Newcastle Island is small island near Downtown Nanaimo. Take a small passenger ferry across for a 8km scenic hike. Pack a backpack lunch for the beach and watch for whales!
90 yerel halk öneriyor
Newcastle Island
Newcastle Island is small island near Downtown Nanaimo. Take a small passenger ferry across for a 8km scenic hike. Pack a backpack lunch for the beach and watch for whales!
https://www.trailforks.com/region/linley-valley/map/?activitytype=1&z=13.3&lat=49.22337&lon=-123.98239
Just up the way from the condo are endless walking, and mountain biking trails through natural rainforest. Linley Valley trail system (link shown above) offers many entry and exits points throughout the valley. You can walk or ride from your doorstep!
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Linley Valley Trail
Linley Valley Trailhttps://www.trailforks.com/region/linley-valley/map/?activitytype=1&z=13.3&lat=49.22337&lon=-123.98239
Just up the way from the condo are endless walking, and mountain biking trails through natural rainforest. Linley Valley trail system (link shown above) offers many entry and exits points throughout the valley. You can walk or ride from your doorstep!
This park is a Nanaimo highlight. Take the 5.5 kms walk around the lake through lush forest, take a swim in the lake, or simply lay on the beach and bask in the sunshine.
This location is on the other side of Nanaimo; an estimated 15 minute drive from the condo.
Description:
Westwood Lake Park is one of Nanaimo's best loved parks. Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Benson it is a year round destination. There is a 5.51km trail around the lake, popular with walkers and runners. The trail is well groomed and apart from a steep knoll towards the west end of the lake trail is considered an easy walking trail. There are shorter loops available towards the south end of the trail.
The main beach area near the paved parking lot is Nanaimo's only lifeguard patrolled fresh water swimming spot (June-August). There is a washroom and change room building on site.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/westwood-lake-trail?ref=result-card
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Westwood Lake Parkı
381 Westwood RoadThis park is a Nanaimo highlight. Take the 5.5 kms walk around the lake through lush forest, take a swim in the lake, or simply lay on the beach and bask in the sunshine.
This location is on the other side of Nanaimo; an estimated 15 minute drive from the condo.
Description:
Westwood Lake Park is one of Nanaimo's best loved parks. Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Benson it is a year round destination. There is a 5.51km trail around the lake, popular with walkers and runners. The trail is well groomed and apart from a steep knoll towards the west end of the lake trail is considered an easy walking trail. There are shorter loops available towards the south end of the trail.
The main beach area near the paved parking lot is Nanaimo's only lifeguard patrolled fresh water swimming spot (June-August). There is a washroom and change room building on site.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/westwood-lake-trail?ref=result-card
Fresh water swimming
This gorgeous fresh water lake is only a 7 minute drive from the condo in the heart of Nanaimo! Parking is not plenty, so plan on parking in and around the homes surrounding the beach.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Long Lake
This gorgeous fresh water lake is only a 7 minute drive from the condo in the heart of Nanaimo! Parking is not plenty, so plan on parking in and around the homes surrounding the beach.
Food scene
A delicious downtown thai restaurant.
We like to come here for lunch and then a stroll down the waterfront walkway only 2 blocks away.
https://www.sukkhothai.ca/menu
10 yerel halk öneriyor
SukkhoThai Restaurant
123 Commercial StA delicious downtown thai restaurant.
We like to come here for lunch and then a stroll down the waterfront walkway only 2 blocks away.
https://www.sukkhothai.ca/menu
Hands down the best pizza in town!!
Also a great spot for all Italian cuisine.
https://www.milanos.ca/
For Delivery & Takeout orders call 250-390-5060
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Milano's Ristorante
6551 Aulds RdHands down the best pizza in town!!
Also a great spot for all Italian cuisine.
https://www.milanos.ca/
For Delivery & Takeout orders call 250-390-5060
Hands down the best coconut chicken curry and garlic naan! The chicken pakora and butter chicken too! They make super yummy Indian food.
Super low key dine-in setting or take out!
The curry culture
6304 Dover RoadHands down the best coconut chicken curry and garlic naan! The chicken pakora and butter chicken too! They make super yummy Indian food.
Super low key dine-in setting or take out!
The absolute best Vietnamese food!! Excellent pho; amazing salad rolls and spring rolls! We always order #54.
https://lanfood.ca/our-menu/
19-1925 Bowen Road
250-756-7943
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
19-1925 Bowen RdThe absolute best Vietnamese food!! Excellent pho; amazing salad rolls and spring rolls! We always order #54.
https://lanfood.ca/our-menu/
19-1925 Bowen Road
250-756-7943
This is a very nice dine or take out Indian Restaurant.
Amazing food and excellent service.
https://nm.heritageindian-cuisine.com/lunch-dinner/
6671 Mary Ellen Dr.
Tel: (250) 933-3090
Heritage Indian Cuisine Nanaimo
6671 Mary Ellen DriveThis is a very nice dine or take out Indian Restaurant.
Amazing food and excellent service.
https://nm.heritageindian-cuisine.com/lunch-dinner/
6671 Mary Ellen Dr.
Tel: (250) 933-3090
Excellent food and micro brewery!
If it’s nice outside ask to sit on their deck!
https://www.longwoodbrewpub.com/#foodAndDrinks
5775 Turner Road (only a 6 minute drive from the condo!)
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Longwood Brew Pub
5775 Turner RdExcellent food and micro brewery!
If it’s nice outside ask to sit on their deck!
https://www.longwoodbrewpub.com/#foodAndDrinks
5775 Turner Road (only a 6 minute drive from the condo!)
Amazing sushi!
Only 6 minute drive from the condo.
https://www.nanaimonori.com/mobile-menu/
64 yerel halk öneriyor
Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island HwyAmazing sushi!
Only 6 minute drive from the condo.
https://www.nanaimonori.com/mobile-menu/
This is a must visit if you like fish and chips. Located in the heart of Downtown Nanaimo's waterfront- this is a floating restaurant on the dock!
Great halibut fish and chips, delicious oyster burgers and crab cakes too!
The perfect meal to enjoy before or after a stroll down the downtown waterfront trial.
10, Wharf street, Float F.
250-741- 1609
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Trollers Fish & Chips
This is a must visit if you like fish and chips. Located in the heart of Downtown Nanaimo's waterfront- this is a floating restaurant on the dock!
Great halibut fish and chips, delicious oyster burgers and crab cakes too!
The perfect meal to enjoy before or after a stroll down the downtown waterfront trial.
10, Wharf street, Float F.
250-741- 1609
For those decadent seafood lovers! This seafood restaurant serves outstanding plates.
Reservations recommended. Please call 778-441-4229 to book your table.
Location changes due to covid-19. New location is 70 Church Street, Nanaimo.
https://www.theviewnanaimo.ca/
13 yerel halk öneriyor
The View Oceanside Grill
70 Church StreetFor those decadent seafood lovers! This seafood restaurant serves outstanding plates.
Reservations recommended. Please call 778-441-4229 to book your table.
Location changes due to covid-19. New location is 70 Church Street, Nanaimo.
https://www.theviewnanaimo.ca/
Locals favorite gem- Greek food!! we’ve ever had. Fabulous atmosphere; and great food served in a super cozy old character home. This restaurant is located in a historic home in the old city quarter, Nanaimo.
347 Wesley Street
250-716-0451
http://www.asteras.ca/menu/
84 yerel halk öneriyor
Asteras
347 Wesley StLocals favorite gem- Greek food!! we’ve ever had. Fabulous atmosphere; and great food served in a super cozy old character home. This restaurant is located in a historic home in the old city quarter, Nanaimo.
347 Wesley Street
250-716-0451
http://www.asteras.ca/menu/
If you are a steak lover- EAT HERE.
Steak, shrimp, crab…they make it to perfection.
https://medium-rare-restaurant.business.site
Medium Rare Steakhouse
If you are a steak lover- EAT HERE.
Steak, shrimp, crab…they make it to perfection.
https://medium-rare-restaurant.business.site