Guidebook for Nanaimo
Parks & Nature
Hemer Provincial Park
Hwy 1Flat hike with lake views.
Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson RdFood Scene
Fabulous pastries to go. We highly recommend the croissants.
7 locals recommend
Hearthstone Artisan Bakery
50 Tenth StFabulous pastries to go. We highly recommend the croissants.
The Nest Bistro
77 Skinner St
Cassidy Country Kitchen
2930 Trans-Canada Hwy
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
10 Wharf StTacos on the water.
Cedar Farmer's Market
1984 Woobank RdA great farmer's market. Sundays only. Closed in winter.
Drinks & Nightlife
English pub with enjoyable outside garden seating. Rated best pub on Vancouver Island.
95 locals recommend
The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point RdEnglish pub with enjoyable outside garden seating. Rated best pub on Vancouver Island.
Cold beer and wine store with best selection in the near vicinity. Also a pub.
11 locals recommend
Wheatsheaf pub and liquor store
1866 Cedar RdCold beer and wine store with best selection in the near vicinity. Also a pub.
Essentials
Country Grocer
82 Twelfth St
Ruckledge Store & Service
2199 Trans-Canada HwyClosest gas and convenience store. Limited selection of beer and wine.
Getting Around
BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal
680 Trans-Canada HwyFerry to West Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)
Duke Point Ferry Terminal station
400 Duke Point HwyFerry to Tsawwassen
Nanaimo Airport
3350 Spitfire Way