Tofino Long Beach, BC
This is on the West Coast and a "MUST SEE" if you have come this far! 2.5-hour drive leave early so you can get the most out of your day! Trust me and feel free to ask any questions :-)
Cineplex Entertainment
4750 Rutherford RdLandmark Cinemas 8 Avalon Nanaimo
6631 Island Hwy NClosest Theatre and at the Woodgrove Mall
The Port Theatre offers - Theatre, Comedy, Music, Dance and Family entertainment.
Plan a night out a head of time there is a lot to offer at our Theatre.
https://www.porttheatre.com/events
56 locals recommend
Port Theatre
125 Front StThe Port Theatre offers - Theatre, Comedy, Music, Dance and Family entertainment.
Plan a night out a head of time there is a lot to offer at our Theatre.
https://www.porttheatre.com/events
Nanaimo Theatre Group
2373 Rosstown RdGreat little live play theatre!
https://nanaimotheatregroup.ca
Fringe Flicks _ TheatreOne. 250-754-7587
2019 Dates: September 15/16; October 6/7; October 27/28; November 24/25;
2020 Dates: January 19/20; February 9/10; February 23/24; March 8/9; March 29/30; April 19/20
Film titles will be announced in August.
https://www.theatreone.org
TheatreOne
150 Commercial StreetFringe Flicks _ TheatreOne. 250-754-7587
2019 Dates: September 15/16; October 6/7; October 27/28; November 24/25;
2020 Dates: January 19/20; February 9/10; February 23/24; March 8/9; March 29/30; April 19/20
Film titles will be announced in August.
https://www.theatreone.org
Chemainus Theatre Festival
9574 Bare Point Rdhttps://chemainustheatrefestival.ca
Shopping
Woodgrove Centre
6631 Island HwyAll the stores!
Walmart N. Battleford Supercentre
601 Carlton TrailYou can get almost anything at Wally World!
You will need a membership card.
Nanaimo (6.29 kilometers)
6700 Island Hwy N
Nanaimo, BC V9V 1K8
(250) 390-3231
20 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
6700 Island Hwy NYou will need a membership card.
Nanaimo (6.29 kilometers)
6700 Island Hwy N
Nanaimo, BC V9V 1K8
(250) 390-3231
Superstore has clothing, dishes, camping gear you name it!
Pharmacy and all those medical needs and personal items.
Groceries, meat, seafood, dairy, bakery, produce, natural and organic products
23 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
6435 Metral DrSuperstore has clothing, dishes, camping gear you name it!
Pharmacy and all those medical needs and personal items.
Groceries, meat, seafood, dairy, bakery, produce, natural and organic products
Sightseeing
Nanaimo Harbour
Beautiful ocean front walks, restaurants and cafes abound.
Great day trip. Pack a lunch, rent a kayak and paddle over, or walk on the passenger ferry.
90 locals recommend
Newcastle Island
Great day trip. Pack a lunch, rent a kayak and paddle over, or walk on the passenger ferry.
Great day trip. Rent a kayak and paddle over, or walk on the passenger ferry and visit the Dingy Dock Pub.
15 locals recommend
Protection Island
Great day trip. Rent a kayak and paddle over, or walk on the passenger ferry and visit the Dingy Dock Pub.
Absolutely breathtaking how old these giant trees are. A must see and close by or stop on the way or from Tofino
163 locals recommend
Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Absolutely breathtaking how old these giant trees are. A must see and close by or stop on the way or from Tofino
Breathtaking beaches. Miles and miles of beaches. A tourist spot and a must while here if time allows. Get up early to make a day of it! There is construction at the moment so please google for updates.
104 locals recommend
Tofino
Breathtaking beaches. Miles and miles of beaches. A tourist spot and a must while here if time allows. Get up early to make a day of it! There is construction at the moment so please google for updates.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walk along the beach and around a point. Takes about 1 hour at best, bring a picnic and take a swim in the ocean. You can view shack island at the furthest point.
118 locals recommend
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdBeautiful walk along the beach and around a point. Takes about 1 hour at best, bring a picnic and take a swim in the ocean. You can view shack island at the furthest point.
Great swimming at this lake for people of all ages! Rent kayaks at the Westwood campground just prior to the lake on the left hand side and tell Rhonda Kimberly sent you!
There is also a wonderful trail around the lake which takes around 45 minutes and a great running trail.
82 locals recommend
Westwood Lake
Great swimming at this lake for people of all ages! Rent kayaks at the Westwood campground just prior to the lake on the left hand side and tell Rhonda Kimberly sent you!
There is also a wonderful trail around the lake which takes around 45 minutes and a great running trail.
You can stay for the day, camp and or just visit! Absolutely beautiful place to swim in the ocean.
165 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdYou can stay for the day, camp and or just visit! Absolutely beautiful place to swim in the ocean.
Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Some of the largest tree's on the island! A must see :-)
Beautiful place to go visit, walk, ride a bike and or camp on the island. 10 minute ferry and information below on this link:
http://dinghydockpub.com/ferry-information/maffeo-sutton-park-to-newcastle-island/
17 locals recommend
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
668 Centre StreetBeautiful place to go visit, walk, ride a bike and or camp on the island. 10 minute ferry and information below on this link:
http://dinghydockpub.com/ferry-information/maffeo-sutton-park-to-newcastle-island/
Here is the site to many, many parks, hikes, falls, lakes all over the island:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/englishman_rv/
140 locals recommend
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington RoadHere is the site to many, many parks, hikes, falls, lakes all over the island:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/englishman_rv/
Everything Else
Shopping, every kind of food, Italian Restaurant, Mexican restaurant, unique gifts and a major site seeing destination!
"Goats on the Roof"
http://oldcountrymarket.com
151 locals recommend
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni HwyShopping, every kind of food, Italian Restaurant, Mexican restaurant, unique gifts and a major site seeing destination!
"Goats on the Roof"
http://oldcountrymarket.com
Parkades - for full or part days!
Nanaimo has two hour free parking on most streets and signs clearly say this.
1) Harbour Front, 51 Gordon Street - 308 stalls
2) Vancouver Island Conference Centre/Port of Nanaimo Centre, 101 Gordon Street - 308 stalls
3) Bastion Street Parkade, 236 Bastion Street, 262 stalls
City Of Nanaimo
Parkades - for full or part days!
Nanaimo has two hour free parking on most streets and signs clearly say this.
1) Harbour Front, 51 Gordon Street - 308 stalls
2) Vancouver Island Conference Centre/Port of Nanaimo Centre, 101 Gordon Street - 308 stalls
3) Bastion Street Parkade, 236 Bastion Street, 262 stalls
In the summer months: Take the chair up the ski hill for a view, eat at the restaurants, hike and plenty more...
Winter ski, ski, and ski... Plenty of activities for everyone and approximately about 1.5 to 2 hours drive! WELL WORTH IT!!!
https://mountwashington.ca
133 locals recommend
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwyIn the summer months: Take the chair up the ski hill for a view, eat at the restaurants, hike and plenty more...
Winter ski, ski, and ski... Plenty of activities for everyone and approximately about 1.5 to 2 hours drive! WELL WORTH IT!!!
https://mountwashington.ca
Arts & Culture
Beautiful and if you love art please visit.
150 Commercial Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6
250.754.1750
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sundays: 12 - 5 pm until November 6
Admission by donation
http://www.nanaimoartgallery.com
19 locals recommend
Nanaimo Art Gallery
150 Commercial StBeautiful and if you love art please visit.
150 Commercial Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6
250.754.1750
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sundays: 12 - 5 pm until November 6
Admission by donation
http://www.nanaimoartgallery.com
Supporting these artists:
Carol Evans, Sue Coleman, Fred Peters, E.J. Hughes, Robert Bateman, Angelina Wrona, Mark Hobson, Martin Kaspers
#13 - 3200 Island Highway
Nanaimo
British Columbia
V9T-1W1
Canada
dave@yellowbirdartsgallery.com
250-758-2480
http://www.yellowbirdartsgallery.com
Yellow Bird Arts Gallery
3200 N Island HwySupporting these artists:
Carol Evans, Sue Coleman, Fred Peters, E.J. Hughes, Robert Bateman, Angelina Wrona, Mark Hobson, Martin Kaspers
#13 - 3200 Island Highway
Nanaimo
British Columbia
V9T-1W1
Canada
dave@yellowbirdartsgallery.com
250-758-2480
http://www.yellowbirdartsgallery.com
Hill's Native Art Nanaimo
76 Bastion Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A1
Phone: 1-250-755-7873
Open:
9:30am to 5:30pm seven days per week
Hill's Native Art in Nanaimo is located at the very heart of the Arts District in the historic downtown area. In 2000, Hill's moved into a beautiful brick-and-cedar heritage building that was built in 1908 to house B.C.'s very first Telephone Exchange. Award-winning renovations were undertaken to convert the building from its former incarnation as Nanaimo's beloved Bookstore on Bastion into the multi-level gallery and gift store that it is today. Hill's Native Art is just minutes away from Nanaimo's Old City Quarter and is one block from Nanaimo's celebrated Inner Harbour and Waterfront. Just steps from our front door stands the historic Bastion, North America's last remaining original Hudson's Bay Company fort. Built over 150 years ago, it is the oldest structure in the city and the second oldest building in B.C. A few steps further are the Visiting Vessel Pier, the Fisherman's Wharf and the HarbourAir and Baxter Air seaplane terminals. The waterfront is also the home of the HarbourLynx high-speed passenger ferry, a fast catamaran running from here directly to Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver.
Opened in 2002, the Upper Gallery at Hill's Native Art is a serene, museum-like space that is also used to host various community events such as educational exhibitions and fundraisers for local charities. In the spirit of the Bookstore, Hill's is also privileged to host book launches, author's readings and acoustic entertainment. Exhibitors and performers have donated to such organizations as the Haven Society, Literacy Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Area Land Trust, among others. Recently, Hill's Nanaimo has incorporated exclusive product lines from its Frances Hill's store in Vancouver. Robeez Footwear, Adrian Klis Fine Leathers and Honica Handcrafted Jewelry are now available, adding to the already incredible selection of quality items offered to our customers both in Nanaimo and around the world.
http://www.hills.ca
Hill's Native Arts
76 Bastion StHill's Native Art Nanaimo
76 Bastion Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A1
Phone: 1-250-755-7873
Open:
9:30am to 5:30pm seven days per week
Hill's Native Art in Nanaimo is located at the very heart of the Arts District in the historic downtown area. In 2000, Hill's moved into a beautiful brick-and-cedar heritage building that was built in 1908 to house B.C.'s very first Telephone Exchange. Award-winning renovations were undertaken to convert the building from its former incarnation as Nanaimo's beloved Bookstore on Bastion into the multi-level gallery and gift store that it is today. Hill's Native Art is just minutes away from Nanaimo's Old City Quarter and is one block from Nanaimo's celebrated Inner Harbour and Waterfront. Just steps from our front door stands the historic Bastion, North America's last remaining original Hudson's Bay Company fort. Built over 150 years ago, it is the oldest structure in the city and the second oldest building in B.C. A few steps further are the Visiting Vessel Pier, the Fisherman's Wharf and the HarbourAir and Baxter Air seaplane terminals. The waterfront is also the home of the HarbourLynx high-speed passenger ferry, a fast catamaran running from here directly to Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver.
Opened in 2002, the Upper Gallery at Hill's Native Art is a serene, museum-like space that is also used to host various community events such as educational exhibitions and fundraisers for local charities. In the spirit of the Bookstore, Hill's is also privileged to host book launches, author's readings and acoustic entertainment. Exhibitors and performers have donated to such organizations as the Haven Society, Literacy Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Area Land Trust, among others. Recently, Hill's Nanaimo has incorporated exclusive product lines from its Frances Hill's store in Vancouver. Robeez Footwear, Adrian Klis Fine Leathers and Honica Handcrafted Jewelry are now available, adding to the already incredible selection of quality items offered to our customers both in Nanaimo and around the world.
http://www.hills.ca
From Symphony's to live theatre please check out the website for what is playing:
http://www.porttheatre.com
56 locals recommend
Port Theatre
125 Front StFrom Symphony's to live theatre please check out the website for what is playing:
http://www.porttheatre.com
Essentials
POMME NATURAL MARKET.
A NEW NATURAL GROCERY EXPERIENCE.
Catering to those with food sensitivities and providing options for dietary paths including vegan, vegetarian and paleo diets. Our fresh deli items are made in-store with produce from our 100% organic produce section and we have locally sourced grass fed dairy and meats along with sustainable seafood.
Hours
9am - 7pm Monday
9am - 7pm Tuesday
9am - 7pm Wednesday
9am - 7pm Thursday
9am - 7pm Friday
9am - 6pm Saturday
10am - 5pm Sunday
Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo
Store phone number: 250-390-1955
10 locals recommend
Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo
6560 Metral DrPOMME NATURAL MARKET.
A NEW NATURAL GROCERY EXPERIENCE.
Catering to those with food sensitivities and providing options for dietary paths including vegan, vegetarian and paleo diets. Our fresh deli items are made in-store with produce from our 100% organic produce section and we have locally sourced grass fed dairy and meats along with sustainable seafood.
Hours
9am - 7pm Monday
9am - 7pm Tuesday
9am - 7pm Wednesday
9am - 7pm Thursday
9am - 7pm Friday
9am - 6pm Saturday
10am - 5pm Sunday
Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo
Store phone number: 250-390-1955
Woodgrove
6901 Island Highway North,
Nanaimo British Columbia, V9T 6N8
Phone: (250) 390 - 4517
10 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
3200 N Island Hwy NWoodgrove
6901 Island Highway North,
Nanaimo British Columbia, V9T 6N8
Phone: (250) 390 - 4517
We usually shop here they have clothes, groceries and organic items. Drug store and huge supply of everything.
23 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
6435 Metral DrWe usually shop here they have clothes, groceries and organic items. Drug store and huge supply of everything.
Convenient Laundromat close by ;-)
6353 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5Y1
Phone: 250-390-1222
Hours:
Sunday 9AM–6PM
Monday 8AM–8PM
Tuesday 8AM–8PM
Wednesday8AM–8PM
Thursday8AM–8PM
Friday 8AM–8PM
Saturday9AM–6PM
Busy Bubble Laundromat
6353 Hammond Bay RdConvenient Laundromat close by ;-)
6353 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5Y1
Phone: 250-390-1222
Hours:
Sunday 9AM–6PM
Monday 8AM–8PM
Tuesday 8AM–8PM
Wednesday8AM–8PM
Thursday8AM–8PM
Friday 8AM–8PM
Saturday9AM–6PM
It is convenient or needed store :-) After you shop at Super Store go across the road here :-)
Phone: (250) 390-1727
6404 Metral Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8
Hours:
Sunday9AM–11PM
Monday9AM–11PM
Tuesday9AM–11PM
Wednesday9AM–11PM
Thursday9AM–11PM
Friday9AM–11PM
Saturday9AM–11PM
Northgate Liquor Store
6404 Metral DriveIt is convenient or needed store :-) After you shop at Super Store go across the road here :-)
Phone: (250) 390-1727
6404 Metral Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8
Hours:
Sunday9AM–11PM
Monday9AM–11PM
Tuesday9AM–11PM
Wednesday9AM–11PM
Thursday9AM–11PM
Friday9AM–11PM
Saturday9AM–11PM