Nanaimo Bar Trail

Classic Nanaimo Bar

A classic, homemade version, almost identical to the version on display in the museum is available at several coffee houses and café’s around Nanaimo. A few favourites are listed below, so you can decide which is your favourite!

• A Wee Cupcakery – 407 Fitzwilliam St. (Old City Quarter)
• McLean’s Specialty Foods – 426 Fitzwilliam St. (Old City Quarter)
• Perkins Coffee Company – 234 Commercial St. (Downtown)
• Serious Coffee Downtown – 300-60 Commercial Street (Downtown)
• Serious Coffee North – 6357-B Hammond Bay Rd. (North)
• Hearthstone Artisan Bakery – 115A 50 Tenth Street (South)
• Javawocky Coffee House – 8-90 Front Street (Downtown)
• Mad Rona’s Coffee Bar – 500 North Road (Gabriola Island)
• Red’s Bakery – 101 Commercial St, Nanaimo (Downtown)

Specialty Nanaimo Bars

• Smokin’ George’s – Maple Bacon Topped Nanaimo Bar & Dulche De Leche Nanaimo Bar, Unit 5- 4131 Mostar Rd. (North)
• BOCCA Cafe – Peanut Butter, Gluten Free, Seasonal, Chilli, & more, 427 Fitzwilliam St. (Old City Quarter)
• Hearthstone Artisan Bakery – Peanut Butter Crunch Nanaimo Bar – 115A 50 Tenth Street (South)
• Red’s Bakery – Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bar, Nanaimo Cheesecake Bar – 101 Commercial St, Nanaimo (Downtown)

Organic/ Vegan/ Raw/ Gluten Free Nanaimo Bars

• Mon Petit Choux – Wheat Free, 120 Commercial St. (Downtown)
• Power House Living Foods – Organic/Raw/Gluten Free, 200 Commercial St. (Downtown) or 6560 Metral Dr. (North)
• Riso Foods Inc. – Gluten Free “Not your Average Nanaimo Bar”, #15-7217 Lantzville Rd. (Lantzville)
• BOCCA Cafe – Gluten Free, 427 Fitzwilliam St. (Old City Quarter)

Deep Fried Nanaimo Bar

• Pirate Chips- Unit #1-75 Front St. (Downtown)

Nanaimo Bar Ice Cream Variations

• Living Forest Cafe – Nanaimo Bar Milkshake (seasonal), 6 Maki Rd. (South)
• The Bold Knight Restaurant – Death by Nanaimo Bar Martini, 1140 Trans Canada Hwy (South)
• Waterfront Confections – come taste a delicious version of the Nanaimo Bar via GELATO. You can thank us later! (Downtown)

Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake

• Minnoz Restaurant – 11 Bastion St. (Downtown)
• Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant- 5775 Turner Rd. (North)
• The Buzz Coffee House – 1861 Dufferin Crescent (Central)
• Red’s Bakery – 101 Commercial St, Nanaimo (Downtown)

Nanaimo Bar Cupcake

• A Wee Cupcakery – 407 Fitzwilliam St. – Fridays & Saturdays & by chance (Old City Quarter)

Nanaimo Bar Cake Pop

• Burnt Honey Dessert Company – 96-3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall)

Nanaimo Bar Macaroon

• Coco Cafe – #4A – 1840 Cedar Road (South)

Nanaimo Bar Spring Roll

• Noodlebox Nanaimo (Port Place) – 107-648 Terminal Avenue (Downtown)

Nanaimo Bar Fudge

• Cabela’s – 6902 Island Highway (North)

Nanaimo Bar Waffle

• Waffle Magic – come try a tasty, fresh waffle topped with Nanaimo Bar fixin’s. YUM! (Old City Quarter)

Nanaimo Bar Cocktails/Alcoholic Drinks

• The Grand Hotel – Nanaimo Bar Cocktail, 4898 Rutherford Rd. (North)
• Modern Cafe – Nanaimo Bar Martini, 221 Commercial St. (Downtown)
• Bold Knight Restaurant – Death by Nanaimo Bar Martini, 1140 Trans Canada Hwy (South)
• The Nanaimo BAR – Nanaimo Bar Cocktail/Shot/Martini, #2, 75 Front Street (Downtown)
• Wolf Brewing Company – Dead Whale Beer + Nanaimo Bar, 940 Old Victoria Road (South)

Nanaimo Bar Tea and Coffee

• Tea Desire – Nanaimo Bar Tea Latte, 16-3200 Island Highway North
• BOCCA Cafe – Nanaimo Bar Latte, 427 Fitzwilliam St. (Old City Quarter)

Inedible Versions

• WildPlay Element Parks – Nanaimo Bar-burning Funky Monkey Bundle, 35 Nanaimo River Road (South)
• House of Kiyo Salon & Spa – Nanaimo Bar Pedicure, #2 -404 Stewart Ave. (Downtown)
• Nanaimo Museum & Northfield Visitor Centre, 2450 Northfield Rd. (Central) – Nanaimo Bar Recipe Tea Towels, 100 Museum Way (Downtown)
• Island-ish – Nanaimo Bar Cup Cozy & Nanaimo Bar Soap , #4 – 1420 Wingrove Street (Central)
• Nanaimo Museum – Nanaimo Bar History Exhibit, 100 Museum Way (Downtown)
• Nanaimo Museum – Nanaimo Bar Benches, 100 Museum Way (Downtown)
• Serge & Sew – Nanaimo Bar Table Runner Kit, 105 – 6750 n. Island Highway (North)
• Nanaimo Visitor Centre – Nanaimo Bar Postcards, 2450 Northfield Road (Central)
• Stir Cooking School – Nanaimo Bar Cooking Class, Lantzville BC (North)
• Lobelia’s Lair – Nanaimo Bar Soap & Nanaimo Bar Massage Oil, #8 321 Wesley Street (Old City Quarter)
• Nanaimo Bar Trail Run with GottaRun – join fellow runners for a 6-8K run on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am in beautiful downtown Nanaimo. Sign up online! (Downtown)
• Newfoundland to Nanaimo Souvenirs & Canadian Gifts – Nanaimo Spa Bar