Jonathan’s 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. 30 minute drive from the Airbnb.
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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. 30 minute drive from the Airbnb.
Wonderful place to see sunset or sunrise! nice and relaxing, worth taking your shoes off and walking along the water. 30 minute drive from the Airbnb.
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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. 30 minute drive from the Airbnb.
15 minute walk from the Airbnb! Voted best place to walk, jog or hike; swim outdoors; and walk your dog in Best of the City survey.
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Westwood Lake
15 minute walk from the Airbnb! Voted best place to walk, jog or hike; swim outdoors; and walk your dog in Best of the City survey.
Located in the heart of the city of Nanaimo. Trails lead to scenic waterfalls. Not only is it a huge park but includes outdoor swimming pool, sports field, disc golf, tennis courts, beach volleyball and two playgrounds! 5 minute drive from the Airbnb.
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i-Bowen Park
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 outdoor swimming pool, sports field, disc golf, tennis courts, beach volleyball and two playgrounds! 5 minute drive from the Airbnb.
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 the 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 the Harbour City. Offers a unique natural, historical and cultural experience.
Ferry costs $8 for adults and $5 for children (includes return)
5 minute drive from the AirBnb! This one is informative and beautiful. We definitely recommend checking it out.
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Morrell Sanctuary
787 Nanaimo Lakes Rd5 minute drive from the AirBnb! This one is informative and beautiful. We definitely recommend checking it out.
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 damn. 5 minutes from the Airbnb.
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IPaki ye-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 damn. 5 minutes from the Airbnb.
Popular place for walking, picnicking, swimming and scuba diving. You can see orca's, sea lions and other marine life from the lookout in the park. 20 minute drive from the Airbnb.
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Iphakamisa yase-Neck Point
1055 Morningside DrPopular place for walking, picnicking, swimming and scuba diving. You can see orca's, sea lions and other marine life from the lookout in the park. 20 minute drive from the Airbnb.
Great year round destination with views of the harbour and has playgrounds and areas for picnics.
Public art pieces, huge playgrounds, salt-water swimming lagoon and ferry access to Newcastle island. Less than 10 minutes from the Airbnb, right on the harbour!
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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.
Public art pieces, huge playgrounds, salt-water swimming lagoon and ferry access to Newcastle island. Less than 10 minutes from the Airbnb, right on the harbour!
This is an awesome hike and great view. Beautiful rock formations and we see bald eagles every time we come. 15 minutes from the Airbnb.
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Jack Point and Biggs Park
This is an awesome hike and great view. Beautiful rock formations and we see bald eagles every time we come. 15 minutes from the Airbnb.
Food scene
Delicious Mexican food right by the waterfront. Less than 10 minutes from the Airbnb.
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Gina's Mexican Cafe
47 Skinner StDelicious Mexican food right by the waterfront. Less than 10 minutes from the Airbnb.
Asteras
347 Wesley StGreat local Greek restaurant. 5 minute drive from the Airbnb.
Cool restaurant for evening out. They have a giant burger if you have a big appetite! Lots of other fun stuff for the whole family. Less than 10 minutes away from the Airbnb.
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Mrs Riches Restaurant
199 Fraser StCool restaurant for evening out. They have a giant burger if you have a big appetite! Lots of other fun stuff for the whole family. Less than 10 minutes away from the Airbnb.
Tania's Restaurant
4286 Departure Bay RdA good old fashioned diner! good food with the diner feel.
Very cool pub on a farm. Fantastic gardens and food. 20 minute drive.
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The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point RdVery cool pub on a farm. Fantastic gardens and food. 20 minute drive.
City/town information
Cool town to visit. They have a farmers markets and arguably the most magnificent park on Vancouver Island.
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Coombs
Cool town to visit. They have a farmers markets and arguably the most magnificent park on Vancouver Island.
Beautiful beaches, picture postcard views, world-class biking and hiking trails, salt-tinged ocean air, and small-town charm!
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Parksville
Beautiful beaches, picture postcard views, world-class biking and hiking trails, salt-tinged ocean air, and small-town charm!
The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is home to some of the most historic buildings in Canada. Loads of great restaurants and beautiful waterfront.
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Victoria
The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is home to some of the most historic buildings in Canada. Loads of great restaurants and beautiful waterfront.
Tofino is a beautiful town where tourists go to appreciate nature and relax. The town is small enough that you feel like you are getting away from the big city pace, but developed enough to offer things to do, great accommodation, and even fine dining.
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Tofino
Tofino is a beautiful town where tourists go to appreciate nature and relax. The town is small enough that you feel like you are getting away from the big city pace, but developed enough to offer things to do, great accommodation, and even fine dining.