Take a sweet self-guided adventure through the streets of Nanaimo & Region! Stretching the region from Lantzville in the north to Cedar in the south (and now ALSO including a stop on Gabriola Island!), experience the many deliciously creative interpretations of our famous Nanaimo Bar. Stop by the Visitor Centres or any of the participating locations and pick up a Nanaimo Bar Trail Brochure so you can map out your route along the 39 stops.
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