Nanaimo Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great place for sightseeing and relaxation all year round. Low tide sends the water out for a KM and makes for a beautiful view.
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Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdGreat place for sightseeing and relaxation all year round. Low tide sends the water out for a KM and makes for a beautiful view.
Wonderful place to see sunset or sunrise! Nice and relaxing, worth taking your shoes off and walking along the water.
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Parksville Beaches
385 Bay AveWonderful place to see sunset or sunrise! Nice and relaxing, worth taking your shoes off and walking along the water.
Westwood Lake
Nice walk/hike along a beautiful lake.
Located in the heart of the city of Nanaimo. Trails lead to scenic waterfalls. Not only is it a huge park but includes an outdoor swimming pool, sports field, disc golf, tennis courts, sand volleyball, and two playgrounds!
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Parcul Bowen
500 Bowen RdLocated in the heart of the city of Nanaimo. Trails lead to scenic waterfalls. Not only is it a huge park but includes an outdoor swimming pool, sports field, disc golf, tennis courts, sand volleyball, and two playgrounds!
Great little spot to walk in the forest or learn about Nanaimo's industrial heritage. One of Nanaimo's larger parks that has trails and bridges leading to the Dam.
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Parcul Colliery Dam
635 Wakesiah AveGreat little spot to walk in the forest or learn about Nanaimo's industrial heritage. One of Nanaimo's larger parks that has trails and bridges leading to the Dam.
Also known as Saysutshun, this park is family friendly and only accessible by foot passenger ferry or boat. Great views of the Coastal Mountains and Harbour City. Offers a unique natural, historical and cultural experience.
Ferry costs $8 for adults and $5 for children (includes return).
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Newcastle Island
Also known as Saysutshun, this park is family friendly and only accessible by foot passenger ferry or boat. Great views of the Coastal Mountains and Harbour City. Offers a unique natural, historical and cultural experience.
Ferry costs $8 for adults and $5 for children (includes return).
Popular place for walking, picnicking, swimming and scuba diving. You can sometimes see orcas, sea lions and other marine life from the lookout in the park.
Walking trail is just under 2km and follows the shoreline.
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Parcul Neck Point
1055 Morningside DrPopular place for walking, picnicking, swimming and scuba diving. You can sometimes see orcas, sea lions and other marine life from the lookout in the park.
Walking trail is just under 2km and follows the shoreline.
Great year-round destination with views of the harbour and has playgrounds and areas for picnics.
Features public art pieces, huge playground, salt-water swimming lagoon and ferry access to Newcastle Island.
There are several great lunch and dinner spots along the waterfront.
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Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadGreat year-round destination with views of the harbour and has playgrounds and areas for picnics.
Features public art pieces, huge playground, salt-water swimming lagoon and ferry access to Newcastle Island.
There are several great lunch and dinner spots along the waterfront.
This is an awesome hike. Beautiful rock formations and we see bald eagles every time we come
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Jack Point and Biggs Park
This is an awesome hike. Beautiful rock formations and we see bald eagles every time we come
Just a short walk from Westwood Lake! This one is informative and beautiful sights all over. We definitely recommend checking it out!
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Morrell Sanctuary
787 Nanaimo Lakes RdJust a short walk from Westwood Lake! This one is informative and beautiful sights all over. We definitely recommend checking it out!
Food scene
Gina's Mexican Cafe
47 Skinner StDelicious Mexican food!
Asteras
347 Wesley StDelicious Greek restaurant!
Cool restaurant for an experience. They have a giant burger if you like eating competitions or want to share a pretty cool meal with the family.
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Mrs Riches Restaurant
199 Fraser StCool restaurant for an experience. They have a giant burger if you like eating competitions or want to share a pretty cool meal with the family.
Tania's Restaurant
4286 Departure Bay RdYour good old fashioned diner! Good food with the diner feal
The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point RdVery cool pub on a farm. Nice views outside.
City/town information
Coombs
Cool town to visit. They have markets and goats on the roof!
Parksville
Beautiful beaches!
The capital of British Columbia. Victoria is home to some really nice buildings and is an actual city!
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Victoria
The capital of British Columbia. Victoria is home to some really nice buildings and is an actual city!
Tofino
Do you like the beach? Surfing? Tofino's the place to go!