Krista’s guidebook
Food scene
The Dinghy Dock Pub is a definite MUST! You can access this floating pub by catching the foot passenger ferry over. Pre-Covid they had live music, not sure if that's back up and running yet, but it's still an experience for the entire family!
Enjoy watching all the harbour traffic, kayakers, boaters, and float planes...always something to see!
86 locals recommend
Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates LnThe Dinghy Dock Pub is a definite MUST! You can access this floating pub by catching the foot passenger ferry over. Pre-Covid they had live music, not sure if that's back up and running yet, but it's still an experience for the entire family!
Enjoy watching all the harbour traffic, kayakers, boaters, and float planes...always something to see!
THE most amazing sushi restaurant in town! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. Be sure to make a reservation, they are always busy!
64 locals recommend
Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island HwyTHE most amazing sushi restaurant in town! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. Be sure to make a reservation, they are always busy!
Sightseeing
Fantastic hiking trails, or just relax by floating in the river.
140 locals recommend
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadFantastic hiking trails, or just relax by floating in the river.
A great location, right downtown Nanaimo! Enjoy the kids play park, beautiful park setting, sandy ocean beach, fishing docks, and food trucks! Carry along the walkway to local shops and restaurants.
80 locals recommend
Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadA great location, right downtown Nanaimo! Enjoy the kids play park, beautiful park setting, sandy ocean beach, fishing docks, and food trucks! Carry along the walkway to local shops and restaurants.
This is probably my favourite place to go for a walk, summer time or winter time. Lots of different trails to explore.
143 locals recommend
Neck Point Park
1055 Morningside DrThis is probably my favourite place to go for a walk, summer time or winter time. Lots of different trails to explore.
City/town information
Parksville
Mini-golf, bumper boats, amazing beaches!
Goats on the roof! Go to Coombs Country Market for great local shopping, restaurants, and the BEST ice cream! Great family outing.
112 locals recommend
Coombs
Goats on the roof! Go to Coombs Country Market for great local shopping, restaurants, and the BEST ice cream! Great family outing.
Relaxation / Recreation
This is absolutely the most breathtaking beach I have ever been on. Go for the sun, the surf, or the views! You won't be dissapointed!
30 locals recommend
Cox Bay Beach
This is absolutely the most breathtaking beach I have ever been on. Go for the sun, the surf, or the views! You won't be dissapointed!
For the thrill seeker and the adventurer! The Tree-Top adventure is a ton of fun! I have to be honest....I have not bungy jumped...don't think I ever will....LOL...it's a little like sky-diving...totally unnecessary! Hahaha
95 locals recommend
WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River RdFor the thrill seeker and the adventurer! The Tree-Top adventure is a ton of fun! I have to be honest....I have not bungy jumped...don't think I ever will....LOL...it's a little like sky-diving...totally unnecessary! Hahaha
Enjoy Westwood Lake to cool off during the summer! Picnic tables, sandy beaches, and a 6 kilometer trail around the lake for those with a little more energy. This park is also great for mountain bike trails.
35 locals recommend
Westwood Lake Park
381 Westwood RoadEnjoy Westwood Lake to cool off during the summer! Picnic tables, sandy beaches, and a 6 kilometer trail around the lake for those with a little more energy. This park is also great for mountain bike trails.
Shopping
Woodgrove Centre
6631 Island HwyGreat shopping and Movie Theater.
Stop by North Town Center for groceries, toiletries, shopping and restaurants. Within walking distance.
18 locals recommend
Nanaimo North Town Centre
4750 Rutherford RdStop by North Town Center for groceries, toiletries, shopping and restaurants. Within walking distance.