Kara's Guidebook
Sightseeing
It’s stunning beauty is a local favourite.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaNeck Point Park
1055 Morningside Dr49
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaIt’s stunning beauty is a local favourite.
Take the little pickle boats over and walk the beautiful trails. Located at Nanaimo harbour.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaNewcastle Island
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaTake the little pickle boats over and walk the beautiful trails. Located at Nanaimo harbour.
Pipers Lagoon Park
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaGreat place to have a meal at the floating Dinghy Dock Pub
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaProtection Island
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaGreat place to have a meal at the floating Dinghy Dock Pub
Gorgeous trails and views.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaEnglishman River Falls Provincial Park
2245 Errington Rd45
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaGorgeous trails and views.
Stunning views and beautiful trails.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaJack Point and Biggs Park
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaStunning views and beautiful trails.
Best views of Nanaimo. 1.5 hr hike to the top.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaMount Benson
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaBest views of Nanaimo. 1.5 hr hike to the top.
Family favourite
Sightseeing, food and unique experience
Goats on the roof of market and restaurant. Tourist hot spot.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaCoombs
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaGoats on the roof of market and restaurant. Tourist hot spot.
Westwood Lake
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaGreat beach and walking trails
Great walk along the ocean with shops and food scene.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaMaffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox Rd26
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaGreat walk along the ocean with shops and food scene.
The islands largest kids park and water park right at the beach. One of the islands most beautiful beaches. Locals and tourists favourite.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaParksville Beaches
385 Bay Ave7
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaThe islands largest kids park and water park right at the beach. One of the islands most beautiful beaches. Locals and tourists favourite.
Colliery Dam Park
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaBeautiful trails
Food scene
Asteras
347 Wesley Street35
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaBest Greek food in town.
Gina's Mexican Cafe
47 Skinner Street16
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaBest Mexican food in Nanaimo.
Floating Mexican restaurant at the Nanaimo harbour.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaPenny's Palapa Restaurant
10 Wharf Street21
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaFloating Mexican restaurant at the Nanaimo harbour.
Browns Social House
Great place for a beer and burger.
The Nest Bistro
77 Skinner St7
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaGreat food, intimate setting.
Montana's
4715 Rutherford RdFamily favourite. Great food. Great atmosphere.
Worth the 20 min drive. Quaint little British restaurant with excellent food.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaThe Crow & Gate Pub, Nanaimo
2313 Yellow Point Rd47
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaWorth the 20 min drive. Quaint little British restaurant with excellent food.
Pho Boi A Taste of Vietnam
6596 Applecross RdBest Vietnamese food in town.
Looks frightening from the outside, but the food is AMAZING!!! Step inside, you won’t be disappointed.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaGateway to India Restaurant
202 Fourth St7
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaLooks frightening from the outside, but the food is AMAZING!!! Step inside, you won’t be disappointed.
Best place to have a beer, finger foods and play board games. Kids allowed until 7:00pm
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaWhite Sails Brewing
125 Comox Rd20
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaBest place to have a beer, finger foods and play board games. Kids allowed until 7:00pm
Mambo Gourmet Pizza
16 Victoria Crescent7
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaBest pizza in town.
Great food and atmosphere in an old firehouse.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaFirehouse Grill
7 Victoria Road14
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaGreat food and atmosphere in an old firehouse.
Old City Station Pub
150 Skinner St6
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaGreat atmosphere and great food.
Vibrant pub scene, on the water. Great food.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaCarlos O'Bryans Neighborhood Pub
357 Victoria St8
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaVibrant pub scene, on the water. Great food.
Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial St37
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaDelicious food.
SukkhoThai Restaurant
123 Commercial StQuaint coffee shop with excellent food. Most importantly, award winning Nanaimo bars.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaBocca Café
427 Fitzwilliam Street11
Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaQuaint coffee shop with excellent food. Most importantly, award winning Nanaimo bars.
Neighbourhoods
Known as the “Harbour City”. Tourists come from all over the world to experience island life. Flights ✈️ and ferries ⛴ directly from Vancouver to Nanaimo.
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaNanaimo
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Recomendado por los habitantes de la zonaKnown as the “Harbour City”. Tourists come from all over the world to experience island life. Flights ✈️ and ferries ⛴ directly from Vancouver to Nanaimo.
Rentals
Electric bikes.
Pedego Electric Bikes Nanaimo
101, 5200 Dublin WayHub City Cycles Community Co-op
12 Lois LaneMountain bike rentals.
Guided mountain bike tours
nanaimomountainbike.ca
Great way to experience the natural beauty of our island, on a bike.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
We have bus, taxis, ferries and airport services.
You can find the bus and ferry schedules online or in my brochures in the suite.