Explore the flavours of the world at the heart of the Island. Our rich heritage has produced the perfect combination of classic techniques with local twists, and nouveau flavours steeped in homegrown ingredients.
Come to Nanaimo to enjoy delicious entrées from local kitchens, seasoned with experience and presented with panache. We have world-class fine dining options, quirky diners serving down-home favourites, traditional Coast Salish fare on Saysutshun plus floating restaurants with the freshest seafood, sushi shops, street vendors, and cultural experiences that bring you to their homeland for a dish or two.
Local sunrises, sips and sunsets.
Hannah’s Nanaimo 360
Tourism Nanaimo’s Hannah shares her Harbour City favourites.
Catch of the Day
Enjoy craft brew, wine and your fresh caught seafood along the water in Nanaimo.
Raw, vegan, gluten free, FRESH. Visit our website to see locations.
53 acres of forested waterfront, with 300 spacious sites and premium facilities. Multi award winning park. Minutes to town, in a world of its own!
Fredrich's Honey has been producing honey, pollen & propolis on Vancouver Island since 1966. Theo Sr. started the farm with his brother Erwin. Now Theo Jr runs the bee business and things couldn't bee sweeter!
The Nanaimo Downtown Farmers' Market is one of the youngest markets on the island, being only in it's eleventh year. From a beginning of only a few vendors, we have grown to become a market of over fifty full time vendors, and many drop ins.
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo is located in the north-end of Nanaimo in British Columbia. We are a 72-room property featuring Traditional, Deluxe, Executive, and Honeymoon suites that offer the most modern technological amenities.
With over 17 wineries, 20 Craft Breweries & 10 Distilleries on Vancouver Island, there is something for everyone. Public and Private tours daily consisting of 3+ of your favourite venues!
Cutest cupcakes in all of Nanaimo. The Nanaimo Bar Cupcake is a local favourite!
Old City Quarter Café featuring Traditional Nanaimo Bars, light lunches, coffees and teas.
Tea Desire opened their first tea store in May 2005. Tony and Heidi Aupers the founders of Tea Desire are experienced entrepreneurs. They bring European and Canadian market experience to their tea stores where they stock the finest loose leaf teas and tea ware.
Delicious Pirate Chips in Downtown Nanaimo
Come in and enjoy a latte or a cold refreshing drink and our take on a west coast classic - the Nanaimo Bar. Trust us - you'll love our version best!
Located in the heart of Downtown Nanaimo, Modern Café is famous for its Nanaimo Bar Martini. Yummy food and fun!
Fresh new place with great energy and phenomenal live music. Have a Nanaimo Bar cocktail or martini...
Offering a fresh local menu, Minnoz is your downtown destination for live entertainment every second Friday.
Turn this treat into a healthy indulgence! Custom cooking classes, flexible locations. Join us!
Specialty coffees, homemade food, baked goods, catering & retail. Come and see “where friends meet” in Cedar!
Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant stands proud as the "jewel in the crown" of Longwood Station.
Vancouver Island's premier cheese shop and specialty foods store. Over 150 kinds of cheese.
Great dining, passionate people, local ingredients & classic technique. Liquor, patio, brick oven. Bakery; GF too!
Follow the Yellow Point Road to our family-run cranberry farm, located just outside of Ladysmith.
North Nanaimo coffee shop featuring homemade baked goodies and a welcoming atmosphere. Reservations taken!
Independent coffee shop located along downtown Nanaimo’s seawall. Come in for a coffee/treat/chat! Best views in town!
Visit our 50,000sq foot North Nanaimo location - best Nanaimo Bar Fudge in Nanaimo!
Try the classic or Peanut Butter Crunch Nanaimo Bar. All made from scratch in-house. Come visit our little bakery!
The Mahle House is situated in a restored 1904 Heritage home in Cedar. Casual Fine Dining.
Delicious slice of heaven bakery/cafe, right downtown Nanaimo.
Liquor Store hours: 9 am to 11 pm 7 days a week.
Kitchen hours: 10 am-10 pm Sunday and 11am-12 pm Monday.
Days Inn Harbourview is centrally located in the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
The Crow & Gate Pub replicates an authentic English Pub exactly like what you would find in England. Come see us!
An exceptional course with a fabulous restaurant and patio. Come join us at Cottonwood!
Shopping in a pastoral environment on the field of Crow & Gate Pub. Fresh veggies, meats, flowers, and baked goods.
Page Point offers cozy accommodations, an amazing waterfront & full service marina. Open all year.
Visit Nanaimo Noodlebox downtown at Port Place.
Cowichan Valley winery and craft brewery tours and destinations. We tour Vancouver Island daily, year round.
Coffee shop downtown Nanaimo. A great place to meet for lunch.
Tracks Outdoor Adventures INC, locally owned and operated tour company in Nanaimo since 2001. Offering authentic, personable tour experiences in Nanaimo &Vancouver Island. History & Cultural, Wine &Culinary, Nature Sightseeing. Group sizes from 4-400, Follow FB & IG
Shop, dine and relax in Nanaimo’s historic Old City Quarter featuring a mix of unique retail shops, restaurants and services. Here the pace of life is relaxed and you will be greeted by friendly merchants and locals alike.
Shelter Point Distillery makes Artisan Whisky, Vodka and Liqueur on a 380-acre seaside farm in Oyster River. We have always prided ourselves on quality over quantity, coexisting with nature and sourcing locally.
Every city worth its salt has a place that locals talk about…that place that serves up the best. That's US.
Come enjoy our version of the traditional Nanaimo Bar, incorporating coffee grounds & pretzels! Visit us on Gabriola Island.
We now offer a kids menu, some great Frozen cocktails, Bellinis, specialty Beers on tap plus daily drink deals.
Ask about how Wolf's "Dead Whale" supports whale conservation locally and get 10% off a Nanaimo Bar at a local eatery! Vancouver Island brewery.