Jessica & Martin’s guidebook
Food scene
Mahle House Restaurant
2104 Hemer RdBest restaurant in Nanaimo. Low key elegant style.
Excellent bakery. Voted best Nanaimo bar 2 years in a row. Pain chocolate is fabulous.
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Hearthstone Artisan Bakery
50 Tenth StExcellent bakery. Voted best Nanaimo bar 2 years in a row. Pain chocolate is fabulous.
The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point RdVoted best pub on the island
Cedar Farmer's Market
1984 Woobank RdCold Front Gelato
60 Commercial StBest in Nanaimo but not quite big city standards.
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Da Tang Chinese Seafood Restaurant
2220 Bowen RdBest in Nanaimo but not quite big city standards.
Bold Knight Restaurant
1140 Trans-Canada HwyIf you are a steak lover, you may like this place.
Mon Petit Choux
120 Commercial StSushi Wara
370 Trans-Canada HighwayMilton Street Public House
247 Milton StGabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial StreetFarm to table. Health and ethical.
Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island HwySlice Resto
1830 Cedar RdGood pizza that delivers.
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
10 Wharf StThe Vault
499 Wallace Stfunky coffee shop.
Sightseeing
Transfer Beach Park
Captain Tristan de Konnick WayIphakamisa yase-Neck Point
1055 Morningside DrPipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdHemer Provincial Park
Hwy 1Harbourfront Walkway
Harbourfront WalkwayLovely boardwalk with park and shops along the way
Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadGreat playground for kids
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdCable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson RdEssentials
Country Grocer
82 Twelfth StRuckledge Store & Service
2199 Trans-Canada HwyGas station, wine/beer and snacks