Guidebook for Lantzville
Food Scene
The Hilltop Bistro offers a unique menu with handmade, locally sourced and fresh food. Perfect for a romantic evening for two or a fun evening with friends.
The Hilltop Bistro
5281 Rutherford RdThe Hilltop Bistro offers a unique menu with handmade, locally sourced and fresh food. Perfect for a romantic evening for two or a fun evening with friends.
Located in the Old City Quarter of downtown Nanaimo.
Authentic Greek food. Locally owned and operated.
84 locals recommend
Asteras
347 Wesley StLocated in the Old City Quarter of downtown Nanaimo.
Authentic Greek food. Locally owned and operated.
If you like Japanese you will love Nori. This is a favourite with the locals.
64 locals recommend
Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island HwyIf you like Japanese you will love Nori. This is a favourite with the locals.
Great spot that serves house-brewed lagers & ales along with eclectic pub grub.
48 locals recommend
Longwood Brew Pub
5775 Turner RdGreat spot that serves house-brewed lagers & ales along with eclectic pub grub.
Parks & Nature
MacMillan Provincial Park also known as Cathedral Grove is a 301 hectare provincial park. Located 25 km west of Qualicum Beach and 16 km east of Port Alberni, the park straddles Highway 4 in central Vancouver Island. You will find stunning old growth trees on easy to walk trails.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/macmillan/
41 locals recommend
MacMillan Provincial Park
452 British Columbia 4MacMillan Provincial Park also known as Cathedral Grove is a 301 hectare provincial park. Located 25 km west of Qualicum Beach and 16 km east of Port Alberni, the park straddles Highway 4 in central Vancouver Island. You will find stunning old growth trees on easy to walk trails.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/macmillan/
Rathtrevor Beach is ideal for a relaxed family outing. Simply sit back and soak up the seaside atmosphere or take a walk through the wooded upland area of the park. This is a popular park to visit year round, it covers 347 hectares of land.
165 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdRathtrevor Beach is ideal for a relaxed family outing. Simply sit back and soak up the seaside atmosphere or take a walk through the wooded upland area of the park. This is a popular park to visit year round, it covers 347 hectares of land.
A provincial park located on a small Island off the coast of Nanaimo. Beautiful day trip. Pack a lunch and the kids and enjoy a day in nature. Foot passenger ferry required.
http://www.newcastleisland.ca/visit-newcastle-island#ferry
17 locals recommend
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
668 Centre StreetA provincial park located on a small Island off the coast of Nanaimo. Beautiful day trip. Pack a lunch and the kids and enjoy a day in nature. Foot passenger ferry required.
http://www.newcastleisland.ca/visit-newcastle-island#ferry
This picturesque destination, set amid a lush old-growth and second-growth forest of Douglas fir, cedar, hemlock and maple, is an ideal location from which to explore and appreciate the incredible diversity of south central Vancouver Island. Stop here on your way to Cathedral Grove and make and make a day out of it. Don't forget to stop at Coombs Country Market to see the goats on the roof, pick up some great local dinner ingredients and enjoy an ice cream cone.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/englishman_rv/
140 locals recommend
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadThis picturesque destination, set amid a lush old-growth and second-growth forest of Douglas fir, cedar, hemlock and maple, is an ideal location from which to explore and appreciate the incredible diversity of south central Vancouver Island. Stop here on your way to Cathedral Grove and make and make a day out of it. Don't forget to stop at Coombs Country Market to see the goats on the roof, pick up some great local dinner ingredients and enjoy an ice cream cone.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/englishman_rv/
Overlooking the City of Nanaimo, this 211 ha park straddling the upper north-east slopes of Mount Benson and features rough mountainous terrain ranging from 457 m to 1,006 m above sea level. Views from the park are panoramic: look out over Nanaimo to the Strait of Georgia and the mainland beyond or feast your eyes on the peaks of central Vancouver Island's highland mountains.
http://www.rdn.bc.ca/cms.asp?wpID=2617
33 locals recommend
Mount Benson
Overlooking the City of Nanaimo, this 211 ha park straddling the upper north-east slopes of Mount Benson and features rough mountainous terrain ranging from 457 m to 1,006 m above sea level. Views from the park are panoramic: look out over Nanaimo to the Strait of Georgia and the mainland beyond or feast your eyes on the peaks of central Vancouver Island's highland mountains.
http://www.rdn.bc.ca/cms.asp?wpID=2617
The caves of Vancouver Island are comparatively well developed due to high rainfall, dense vegetation, soil cover, and mountainous topography. Environmental conditions favour not only caves, but also classic surface karst phenomena such as dry valleys, rock bridges and arches, and springs. Feeling adventurous? Try a cave exploration.
https://www.hornelake.com/
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
Horne Lake Caves Provincial ParkThe caves of Vancouver Island are comparatively well developed due to high rainfall, dense vegetation, soil cover, and mountainous topography. Environmental conditions favour not only caves, but also classic surface karst phenomena such as dry valleys, rock bridges and arches, and springs. Feeling adventurous? Try a cave exploration.
https://www.hornelake.com/
Another beautiful walking trail through one of Nanaimo's beautiful parks.
34 locals recommend
Colliery Dam Park
635 Wakesiah AveAnother beautiful walking trail through one of Nanaimo's beautiful parks.
Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadWater front park in downtown Nanaimo.
Buttertubs Marsh is a bird and wildlife sanctuary. There is a 2 km loop trail around the marsh and a few observation decks and a tower pefect for birdwatching. You'll find the Miner's Cottage at the main entrance to the park on 2nd Street. There is parking also availabe off of Buttertubs Drive.
http://www.nanaimo.ca/PRC/Locations/Parks/177-Buttertubs-Marsh-Park
17 locals recommend
Buttertubs Marsh Park
197 Bird Sanctuary DrButtertubs Marsh is a bird and wildlife sanctuary. There is a 2 km loop trail around the marsh and a few observation decks and a tower pefect for birdwatching. You'll find the Miner's Cottage at the main entrance to the park on 2nd Street. There is parking also availabe off of Buttertubs Drive.
http://www.nanaimo.ca/PRC/Locations/Parks/177-Buttertubs-Marsh-Park
The sanctuary is located at 787 Nanaimo Lakes Road. Visit year round from dawn to dusk.
21 locals recommend
Morrell Sanctuary
787 Nanaimo Lakes RdThe sanctuary is located at 787 Nanaimo Lakes Road. Visit year round from dawn to dusk.
Sugarloaf Mountain Park is a natural viewpoint overlooking picturesque Departure Bay. A perfect spot to watch sunrises. Other than the trail and stairway up to the bluff top there are no official trails within the park.
23 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Mountain Park
3160 Marion WaySugarloaf Mountain Park is a natural viewpoint overlooking picturesque Departure Bay. A perfect spot to watch sunrises. Other than the trail and stairway up to the bluff top there are no official trails within the park.
Arts & Culture
A vibrant, well established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC. The theatre features some of the finest performers and performances in Canada. The Chemainus Theatre Festival is your place to get together and liven up. As a non-profit society, it serves Vancouver Island and its visitors by creating exceptional theatre that explores and nourishes truth, hope, redemption, love and the human spirit.
http://chemainustheatrefestival.ca/
39 locals recommend
Chemainus Theatre Festival
9574 Bare Point RdA vibrant, well established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC. The theatre features some of the finest performers and performances in Canada. The Chemainus Theatre Festival is your place to get together and liven up. As a non-profit society, it serves Vancouver Island and its visitors by creating exceptional theatre that explores and nourishes truth, hope, redemption, love and the human spirit.
http://chemainustheatrefestival.ca/
The theatre offers a broad range of cultural events designed to meet many diverse interests and needs. A landmark on the city's waterfront, the boasts superb performances, excellent acoustics and wonderful sense of intimacy.
http://www.porttheatre.com/
56 locals recommend
Port Theatre
125 Front StThe theatre offers a broad range of cultural events designed to meet many diverse interests and needs. A landmark on the city's waterfront, the boasts superb performances, excellent acoustics and wonderful sense of intimacy.
http://www.porttheatre.com/
Shopping
Woodgrove Centre is a large shopping mall where in addition to 100 stores you will find a Save-on Foods located at the far end of the parking lot for groceries as well as Chapters book store and Starbucks. The Avalon Movie theatre is also located there. Woodgrove Centre is about a 15 minute walk for the house.
96 locals recommend
Woodgrove Centre
6631 Island HwyWoodgrove Centre is a large shopping mall where in addition to 100 stores you will find a Save-on Foods located at the far end of the parking lot for groceries as well as Chapters book store and Starbucks. The Avalon Movie theatre is also located there. Woodgrove Centre is about a 15 minute walk for the house.
Getting Around
Bus exchange located at Woodgrove Centre. A 15 minute walk from the house.
https://bctransit.com/nanaimo/schedules-and-maps/route-overview?route=50
Woodgrove Exchange station
Bus exchange located at Woodgrove Centre. A 15 minute walk from the house.
https://bctransit.com/nanaimo/schedules-and-maps/route-overview?route=50
Sightseeing
The Bastion, also known as the Nanaimo Bastion, is an historic octagonal shaped bastion or fortification located at 98 Front Street. When you visit The Bastion explore part of Nanaimo's waterfront while you stroll the shops and cafes on the boardwalk at the marina. Take a walk up Bastion Street to Commercial Street for more unique shops and restaurants. Don't forget to stop at Mon Petit Choux, located at 120 Commercial Street, for a fresh pastry and a special french cafe or enjoy a delicious lunch.
10 locals recommend
The Bastion
98 Front StThe Bastion, also known as the Nanaimo Bastion, is an historic octagonal shaped bastion or fortification located at 98 Front Street. When you visit The Bastion explore part of Nanaimo's waterfront while you stroll the shops and cafes on the boardwalk at the marina. Take a walk up Bastion Street to Commercial Street for more unique shops and restaurants. Don't forget to stop at Mon Petit Choux, located at 120 Commercial Street, for a fresh pastry and a special french cafe or enjoy a delicious lunch.