Ryan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Mount Benson Regional Park
Great challenging hike with phenomenal views.
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdBeautiful spot for ocean sunsets.
Awesome biking and hiking trails with fabulous waterfalls and creeks.
Benson Creek Falls Regional Park
Awesome biking and hiking trails with fabulous waterfalls and creeks.
Beach with miles of sand at low tide. Beware the many stairs to get down....and climb back up!
21 locals recommend
Blueback Beach Access
6300 Icarus DrBeach with miles of sand at low tide. Beware the many stairs to get down....and climb back up!
Great lake for a dip, 5 minutes away. Nice trail around the lake.
35 locals recommend
Westwood Lake Park
381 Westwood RoadGreat lake for a dip, 5 minutes away. Nice trail around the lake.
Ammonite Falls
Moderate hiking trail to a beautiful waterfall.
Amazing little island in the Nanaimo harbour. Take a small water taxi over, or kayak or paddleboard over. Trails and beautiful white sand beaches welcome you.
17 locals recommend
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
668 Centre StreetAmazing little island in the Nanaimo harbour. Take a small water taxi over, or kayak or paddleboard over. Trails and beautiful white sand beaches welcome you.
Food scene
Milano's Ristorante
6551 Aulds RdBest pizza
Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial StreetAmazing breakfasts
Amazing sweet and savoury crepes.
My favourite is the Power Berry & Greek yoghurt.
8 locals recommend
Ironworks Cafe & Creperie
200 Commercial StAmazing sweet and savoury crepes.
My favourite is the Power Berry & Greek yoghurt.