Melissa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Doesn't get much more Nanaimo than a floating pub! You can kayak over, or take the Protection Island foot ferry from downtown. https://dinghydockpub.com/ Seasonal, be sure to check website.
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Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates LnDoesn't get much more Nanaimo than a floating pub! You can kayak over, or take the Protection Island foot ferry from downtown. https://dinghydockpub.com/ Seasonal, be sure to check website.
The north entrance to the park is just a 5 minute walk away! Walking trails, tennis courts, disc golf course. Just walk out the driveway, turn left on Hunter Street, walk half a block, turn left on Blythe Street and follow it down to the river, about 4 blocks away.
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i-Bowen Park
500 Bowen RdThe north entrance to the park is just a 5 minute walk away! Walking trails, tennis courts, disc golf course. Just walk out the driveway, turn left on Hunter Street, walk half a block, turn left on Blythe Street and follow it down to the river, about 4 blocks away.
Gorgeous, mostly flat walking trails. A 20 minute drive south, in Cedar. Be sure to use your GPS, it can be a bit tricky to find the entrance to the park, which is at the very end of Hemer Road.
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Hemer Provincial Park
Hwy 1Gorgeous, mostly flat walking trails. A 20 minute drive south, in Cedar. Be sure to use your GPS, it can be a bit tricky to find the entrance to the park, which is at the very end of Hemer Road.
An epic local park in the north end of Nanaimo. On a sunny day, you'll think you're on the Mediterranean. On a rainy day, it's a moody beauty.
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Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdAn epic local park in the north end of Nanaimo. On a sunny day, you'll think you're on the Mediterranean. On a rainy day, it's a moody beauty.
Nanaimo's outdoor treadmill. A 6 km loop, much loved by local walkers and runners. Swimming beach and raft for summer dips. About a 10 minute drive away.
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Westwood Lake
Nanaimo's outdoor treadmill. A 6 km loop, much loved by local walkers and runners. Swimming beach and raft for summer dips. About a 10 minute drive away.
Seawall walking, watch the float planes come and go, eat some ice cream, check out the fishing pier. A 20 minute walk, or free parking for the first 2 hours.
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Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadSeawall walking, watch the float planes come and go, eat some ice cream, check out the fishing pier. A 20 minute walk, or free parking for the first 2 hours.
This provincial park is magical! Saysutshun (Newcastle) can be accessed only by passenger ferry (or private boat) from downtown. There is seasonal tent camping. The walking trails are gorgeous, and if you're really lucky you might spot the elusive champagne raccoon!
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Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
668 Centre StreetThis provincial park is magical! Saysutshun (Newcastle) can be accessed only by passenger ferry (or private boat) from downtown. There is seasonal tent camping. The walking trails are gorgeous, and if you're really lucky you might spot the elusive champagne raccoon!
Food scene
Delicious food, vegetarian and vegan options, generous portions.
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Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial StreetDelicious food, vegetarian and vegan options, generous portions.
A 25 minute walk away via the E&N trail. Local favourite brew pub. Good coffee and snacks too!
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White Sails Brewing
125 Comox RdA 25 minute walk away via the E&N trail. Local favourite brew pub. Good coffee and snacks too!
A little pricier, but the quality and unique flavours are worth it!
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melange restaurant
223 Commercial StA little pricier, but the quality and unique flavours are worth it!
Lovely indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy a cup, or get it to go and walk the seawall along Departure Bay.
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Drip Coffee | Social
2835 Departure Bay RdLovely indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy a cup, or get it to go and walk the seawall along Departure Bay.
Simply the best ice cream on Vancouver Island! Always delicious vegan options, too.
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Cold Front Gelato
60 Commercial StSimply the best ice cream on Vancouver Island! Always delicious vegan options, too.
Delicious, reasonably priced Indian food. Great lunch specials. Walk there in 15 minutes!
Indian Palate Restaurant
Delicious, reasonably priced Indian food. Great lunch specials. Walk there in 15 minutes!
Drip Coffee | Social
Second Drip location across from the hospital. A 15 minute walk away.
Bar Luna
Fresh Mexican food in beautiful heritage firehall. Great art suppy store on lower level.
Fast, customized pizza that will satisfy that craving. Visit Burnt Honey next door to top it off with an ice cream experience.
MOD Pizza
Fast, customized pizza that will satisfy that craving. Visit Burnt Honey next door to top it off with an ice cream experience.
Fantastic locally owned ice cream business with a commitment to excellence and equity. Feel good about indulging!
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Burnt Honey Dessert Company
96-3200 N Island HwyFantastic locally owned ice cream business with a commitment to excellence and equity. Feel good about indulging!
Not your run-of-the-mill pizza chain. Where the locals order from, pick up or delivery. They are familiar with our address ;) Generous toppings, vegan options.
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Mambo Gourmet Pizza
238 C Victoria CrescentNot your run-of-the-mill pizza chain. Where the locals order from, pick up or delivery. They are familiar with our address ;) Generous toppings, vegan options.