Nanaimo Highlights
Sightseeing
This lively waterfront park is walking distance from our Artist’s Retreat and adjacent via the walkway to downtown. Try some of the different possible routes through the neighbourhood. Admire the beautiful city architecture and gardens along the way. Stop in to explore the shops of Old City on the way. Take a swim suit and maybe some cha-ching for the food trucks.
80 locals recommend
Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadThis lively waterfront park is walking distance from our Artist’s Retreat and adjacent via the walkway to downtown. Try some of the different possible routes through the neighbourhood. Admire the beautiful city architecture and gardens along the way. Stop in to explore the shops of Old City on the way. Take a swim suit and maybe some cha-ching for the food trucks.
It’s small but it houses engaging exhibitions and the employees are knowledgeable and prepared to engage you.
19 locals recommend
Nanaimo Art Gallery
150 Commercial StIt’s small but it houses engaging exhibitions and the employees are knowledgeable and prepared to engage you.
It’s so much bigger than the gift shop and Nanaimo’s colourful history is worthy of your curiosity.
49 locals recommend
Nanaimo Museum
100 Museum WayIt’s so much bigger than the gift shop and Nanaimo’s colourful history is worthy of your curiosity.
It’s a pretty spot for a walk with little scenic surprises along the way.
46 locals recommend
Bowen Park
500 Bowen RdIt’s a pretty spot for a walk with little scenic surprises along the way.
Take the little ferry to enjoy a walkabout and some sun and beach time.
15 locals recommend
Protection Island
Take the little ferry to enjoy a walkabout and some sun and beach time.
Nanaimo River Regional Parks
1955 Frey RdFresh water swimming. Sigh. Worthy of a drive.
Neighbourhoods
Go for a slow walk the length of this street and come back along McCleary. It could be Kitsilano in the 80’s or Portland in the 2000’s…or maybe it’s better than both. Go see what you think. Maybe stroll through Bowen Park and check out the totems and stream before you head back.
Kennedy Street
Kennedy StreetGo for a slow walk the length of this street and come back along McCleary. It could be Kitsilano in the 80’s or Portland in the 2000’s…or maybe it’s better than both. Go see what you think. Maybe stroll through Bowen Park and check out the totems and stream before you head back.
Nightlife
Check out the shows online and book ahead.
Port Theatre
125 Front St
The Queen's
34 Victoria CrescentThey get some great acts!