Guidebook for Nanaimo
Drinks & Nightlife
LevelTwo Nightclub
170 170 Skinner StGreat for a night of partying
Great little pub we have in Nanaimo to spend a night out with friends to grab some drinks and have some fun
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Piper's Pub
4700 Hammond Bay RdGreat little pub we have in Nanaimo to spend a night out with friends to grab some drinks and have some fun
Arts & Culture
It's a huge park by the Nanaimo waterfront that Nanaimo is known as "The Harbour City' for. It's downtown where you can explore the streets filled with great little stores and restaurants. Old landmarks such as the Bastion and the Cannon are present.
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Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox RoadIt's a huge park by the Nanaimo waterfront that Nanaimo is known as "The Harbour City' for. It's downtown where you can explore the streets filled with great little stores and restaurants. Old landmarks such as the Bastion and the Cannon are present.
Parks & Nature
great scenic hiking trail that goes all the way around the lake, also great for a day spent swimming in the lake, kids playground by the water as well
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Westwood Lake
great scenic hiking trail that goes all the way around the lake, also great for a day spent swimming in the lake, kids playground by the water as well
It's a 10-15 min walk from our house to this beach and it's a great time spending a hot summer day at the beach swimming, tanning, playing volleyball etc.
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Blueback Beach Access
6300 Icarus DrIt's a 10-15 min walk from our house to this beach and it's a great time spending a hot summer day at the beach swimming, tanning, playing volleyball etc.
Great to go swimming and/or tanning with families (with kids) or friends. A 20 min bus ride from the house
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Long Lake
Great to go swimming and/or tanning with families (with kids) or friends. A 20 min bus ride from the house
Shopping
Great assortment of stores including the Bay, Guava, Bootlegger, Urban Planet etc. Also has a great food court, little playground for kids, stores that have useful amenities (e.g. Walmart)
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Woodgrove Centre
6631 Island HwyGreat assortment of stores including the Bay, Guava, Bootlegger, Urban Planet etc. Also has a great food court, little playground for kids, stores that have useful amenities (e.g. Walmart)
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome indoor rock climbing center and great for both adults and kids alike. Very affordable so if you want to try something new and exciting in Nanaimo, definitely suggest that you check out Romper Room
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Romper Room Indoor Rock Climbing Centre
4385 Boban DrAwesome indoor rock climbing center and great for both adults and kids alike. Very affordable so if you want to try something new and exciting in Nanaimo, definitely suggest that you check out Romper Room
Great amusement park where you can do various bucketlist activities including bungee jumping and zip lining. Surrounded by the beautiful BC woods
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WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River RdGreat amusement park where you can do various bucketlist activities including bungee jumping and zip lining. Surrounded by the beautiful BC woods
It's in the main shopping center, Woodgrove Mall, so after a day of shopping, unwind with a movie at night in Avalon
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Landmark Cinemas 8 Avalon Nanaimo
6631 Island Hwy NIt's in the main shopping center, Woodgrove Mall, so after a day of shopping, unwind with a movie at night in Avalon
Essentials
If you need groceries, this is very close by and only a 10 min bus ride away
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Save-On-Foods
2000 Island HwyIf you need groceries, this is very close by and only a 10 min bus ride away
Food Scene
Super close to our house, great restaurant with affordable food and awesome customer service. Great for brunch or dinner with family or friends
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Simonholt Restaurant
6582 Applecross RdSuper close to our house, great restaurant with affordable food and awesome customer service. Great for brunch or dinner with family or friends
The well-known Cactus Club restaurant, only a 20 min walk from our house. Great for dinner
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Cactus Club Cafe
5800 Turner RdThe well-known Cactus Club restaurant, only a 20 min walk from our house. Great for dinner
Great little coffee shop to get some food and drinks for breakfast. Within walking distance of Woodgrove mall (main shopping center)
Serious Coffee Hammond Bay
6357 Hammond Bay RdGreat little coffee shop to get some food and drinks for breakfast. Within walking distance of Woodgrove mall (main shopping center)
Iconic café and dessert shop in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. There's so much art and culture in this café. It's a fun café to pop into if you are downtown. Plus they have bongos!
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The Vault
499 Wallace StIconic café and dessert shop in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. There's so much art and culture in this café. It's a fun café to pop into if you are downtown. Plus they have bongos!