Jessica & Martin’s guidebook
Food scene
Mahle House Restaurant
2104 Hemer RdBest restaurant in Nanaimo. Low key elegant style.
Excellent bakery. Voted best Nanaimo bar 2 years in a row. Pain chocolate is fabulous.
7 locals recommend
Hearthstone Artisan Bakery
50 Tenth StExcellent bakery. Voted best Nanaimo bar 2 years in a row. Pain chocolate is fabulous.
The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point RdVoted best pub on the island
Cedar Farmer's Market
1984 Woobank Rd
Cold Front Gelato
60 Commercial StBest in Nanaimo but not quite big city standards.
11 locals recommend
Da Tang Chinese Seafood Restaurant
2220 Bowen RdBest in Nanaimo but not quite big city standards.
Bold Knight Restaurant
1140 Trans-Canada HwyIf you are a steak lover, you may like this place.
Mon Petit Choux
120 Commercial St
Sushi Wara
370 Trans-Canada Highway
Milton Street Public House
247 Milton St
Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial StreetFarm to table. Health and ethical.
Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island Hwy
Slice Resto
1830 Cedar RdGood pizza that delivers.
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
10 Wharf St
The Vault
499 Wallace Stfunky coffee shop.
Sightseeing
Transfer Beach Park
Captain Tristan de Konnick Way
Neck Point Park
1055 Morningside Dr
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place Rd
Hemer Provincial Park
Hwy 1
Harbourfront Walkway
Harbourfront WalkwayLovely boardwalk with park and shops along the way
Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadGreat playground for kids
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath Rd
Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson RdEssentials
Country Grocer
82 Twelfth St
Ruckledge Store & Service
2199 Trans-Canada HwyGas station, wine/beer and snacks