Andrea’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This beautiful spot is walking distance from our home. It is a very popular beach and park with a nice walking trail around.
118 locals recommend
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdThis beautiful spot is walking distance from our home. It is a very popular beach and park with a nice walking trail around.
Coombs is a one of a kind place to visit. They are famous for their goats on the roof and tons of shops and restaurants to explore.
112 locals recommend
Coombs
Coombs is a one of a kind place to visit. They are famous for their goats on the roof and tons of shops and restaurants to explore.
Just down the road there is Departure Bay beach and park. Right across the street you will also find a kids play water park.
33 locals recommend
Departure Bay Centennial Park
1413 Wingrove StJust down the road there is Departure Bay beach and park. Right across the street you will also find a kids play water park.
Rathtrevor is a gorgeous sandy beach that brings people from all over the world to visit. They have sand sculpture competitions in the summer. On low tide you can walk forever.
165 locals recommend
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath RdRathtrevor is a gorgeous sandy beach that brings people from all over the world to visit. They have sand sculpture competitions in the summer. On low tide you can walk forever.
If you are looking for more of an adventure, Wild play has plenty to offer from obstacle courses to zip lines to bungy jumping!
95 locals recommend
WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River RdIf you are looking for more of an adventure, Wild play has plenty to offer from obstacle courses to zip lines to bungy jumping!
A great town filled with beautiful eateries and wonderful small boutique shops.
34 locals recommend
Ladysmith
A great town filled with beautiful eateries and wonderful small boutique shops.
Check out the small, quaint downtown area of Qualicum. It is filled with gorgeous west coast shops and boutiques.
108 locals recommend
Qualicum Beach
Check out the small, quaint downtown area of Qualicum. It is filled with gorgeous west coast shops and boutiques.
Food scene
This is a favorite restaurant in Nanaimo! Amazing Greek cuisine and wonderful owners.
84 locals recommend
Asteras
347 Wesley StThis is a favorite restaurant in Nanaimo! Amazing Greek cuisine and wonderful owners.
Great local cuisine with many choices of beers, ciders and wines. This is a local favorite pub and restaurant.
48 locals recommend
Longwood Brew Pub
5775 Turner RdGreat local cuisine with many choices of beers, ciders and wines. This is a local favorite pub and restaurant.
Incredible Italian food. They have a variety of pizzas, pastas and salads and also accommodate many dietary needs. We had the best gluten free pasta here!
37 locals recommend
La Stella Trattoria
321 Wesley StIncredible Italian food. They have a variety of pizzas, pastas and salads and also accommodate many dietary needs. We had the best gluten free pasta here!
Incredible Vietnamese food! Our family favorite for sure!
19 locals recommend
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
19-1925 Bowen RdIncredible Vietnamese food! Our family favorite for sure!
A local pub that is very close by. They have a lovely atmosphere as well as plenty of patio space. The menu is always changing.
13 locals recommend
Piper's Pub
4700 Hammond Bay RdA local pub that is very close by. They have a lovely atmosphere as well as plenty of patio space. The menu is always changing.
The Nest Bistro
77 Skinner StMake sure to make a reservation! This is a local favorite.
The best coffee and baked goods around!! In my opinion. They have a wide selection of gluten free options as well.
15 locals recommend
Bocca Café
427 Fitzwilliam StThe best coffee and baked goods around!! In my opinion. They have a wide selection of gluten free options as well.