Sherry's Guidebook
Beaches and Ocean Parks
Swimming Beaches and Sightseeing/hiking Ocean Parks
Piper’s Lagoon Park is a 2.5 km drive away from the suite. The Park features scenic trails with ocean viewpoints.
118 locals recommend
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdPiper’s Lagoon Park is a 2.5 km drive away from the suite. The Park features scenic trails with ocean viewpoints.
This Park has 36 acres of rugged rock cliffs, pebble bay beaches and winding trails. 3.7km from suite
143 locals recommend
Neck Point Park
1055 Morningside DrThis Park has 36 acres of rugged rock cliffs, pebble bay beaches and winding trails. 3.7km from suite
This half mile beach is a huge centrepiece for the departure bay neighborhood. Rocky and sandy, the shoreline during low tide reveals a massive beach to explore. Across the street is Drip Coffee and local food trucks frequent the parking area.
Departure Bay Beach
Departure Bay RoadThis half mile beach is a huge centrepiece for the departure bay neighborhood. Rocky and sandy, the shoreline during low tide reveals a massive beach to explore. Across the street is Drip Coffee and local food trucks frequent the parking area.
Westwood Lake Park includes a sandy beach, a great place to swim or paddle board and a 5.51 km hike around the lake. 10km away from suite
35 locals recommend
Westwood Lake Park
381 Westwood RoadWestwood Lake Park includes a sandy beach, a great place to swim or paddle board and a 5.51 km hike around the lake. 10km away from suite
This beach is worth the 32 km drive. The beach is beautiful, water park is steps away from beach
94 locals recommend
Parksville Community Park and Skate Park
193 Beachside DrThis beach is worth the 32 km drive. The beach is beautiful, water park is steps away from beach
Food scene
Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island HwyThe absolute best sushi!
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
6750 N Island Highway NorthBurgers are amazing
Located inside the Best Western Hotel on the waterfront. One of the best seafood restaurants in Nanaimo
13 locals recommend
The View Oceanside Grill
70 Church StreetLocated inside the Best Western Hotel on the waterfront. One of the best seafood restaurants in Nanaimo
Burnt Honey Dessert Company
96-3200 N Island HwySpecialty small batch ice cream and macaron shop
Breweries and Distilleries
White Sails Brewing
125 Comox Rd
Arbutus Distillery
1890 Boxwood Rd
Fern + Cedar Brewing Company
680 Berwick Road South
Longwood Brewery
2046 Boxwood Road
Wolf Brewing Company
940 Old Victoria RdWineries and Cideries
Cherry Point Estate Wines
840 Cherry Point Rd
Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdCoffee Shops
Drip Coffee | Social
2835 Departure Bay Rd