Ways to Spend Your Day
Spending the day getting to know Nanaimo can be a lot of fun. As a local resident, you can get the most out of the city's popular attractions, like the Downtown Arts District, waterfront festivals, and outdoor destinations like Mount Benson. You'll also have more time for activities many tourists haven't checked out, like indoor rock climbing, and small theatre performances. There's so much to see and do in Nanaimo, it's easy to forget you're here all the time once you get out and start enjoying it.
Fifteen Great Things To Do In Nanaimo
1. Go Beachcombing
2. Catch the Surf in the largest wave pool in BC
3. Eat out in Style - from fast food to extraordinary gourmet
4. Participate in one of our Fabulous Festivals
5. Explore magical Newcastle Island
6. Placate yourself in one of Nanaimo's Peaceful parks
7. Shop till you drop
8. Kayak along the coastline
9. Step back in time at the noon cannon firing in front of the bastion
10. Catch a game - hockey, lacrosse, football or softball
11. Golf one of the 19 area courses
12. Stroll the stunning Harbourside walkway
13. Snorkel with the seals
14. Dive the world's largest artificial reef
15. Get cultured at a live theatre performance, art gallery, museum or exhibit.