Location: Nanaimo
Top Things to do in Nanaimo
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Vancouver Island's second-largest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Home to events like the harbor's Bathtub Race, the city of 75,000 offers outdoor opportunities from full-moon kayaking to golfing. Boat-fresh seafood graces tables at an ever-increasing number of restaurants. This gateway to island adventures is easily reached by fast ferry or floatplane from downtown Vancouver or by scheduled ferries from Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen.
Restaurants in Nanaimo
1. Arbutus Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Maker of fine spirits including Gin, Vodka, Absinthe & other spirits with on-site retail, tasting bar and cocktail lounge. Cocktail Lounge runs Thurs Fri and Sat evenings from 5pm - 11pm
2. Vancouver Island Expeditions
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5.0 based on 158 reviews
We create authentic, intimate and memorable visitor experiences while honouring the culture, heritage, and natural beauty of Vancouver Island. Let us show you our backyard and help you discover places that inspire stories!
3. Harbour City Transportation Ltd.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Harbour City Transportation offers uncommonly luxurious touring itineraries reflect our local roots. Our guests prefer the roads less travelled, instead exploring back alleys steeped in history and culture, enlivened with new artisans and vendors, or rustic and charming journeys that only locals can lead. Luxurious, inspired and authentic.
4. Canadian Craft Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Winery and Brewery Tours in Nanaimo offered daily as public or private tours. Enjoy a relaxing day out, a private party, or join a public tour to meet new friends! Whatever you choose it's bound to be a great time.
5. Misguided Spirits
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Craft distillery near coombs on Vancouver Island. Handmade Brother XII vodka. Come check us out and “get misguided”!
6. Wolf Brewing Company
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By brooklyn851 - Nanaimo, Canada
Sip and sliders it's a regular staple of ours but have to drive to the north end to satisfy the need. Thursday they are at Wolf Brewery. That burger went so well with the burgers. The staff actually invited us in even tho we were not going to have a drink. Well the wife twisted my arm. They have a great selection from ales to IPA's. Charming little place and extremely friendly. It is a little gem at the south end of town in Nanaimo. Give it a try.
7. Explore Vancouver Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Explore Vancouver Island is a tour company based in Central Vancouver Island. We collaborate with like-minded locals to offer unforgettable experiences. There is a certain feeling people get when they arrive on Vancouver Island, we like to call that “Island Time”. You will have the option to choose your own adventure and experience for yourself why Vancouver Island is such a tourism destination!
8. Cliffside Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 319trishh - Nanaimo, Canada
Hooray! Nanaimo just got a fun new place for fans of great small-batch beer! We enjoyed a couple of pints of Plateau IPA and then shared a sampler with the Plaid Jacket Red Ale, the Luna Vanilla Porter (our fave), the Ultimate Smash Ale and the Daybreak Blonde Ale. They sell and fill growlers too. There's even a Mexican food truck outside so you can have a Tostada with your pint. Outstanding all on fronts.
9. Nanaimo Bites and Sights Food Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
A unique and flavorful walking tour in downtown Nanaimo. Participants take in the sights, as they stroll to 5 locally owned eateries and specialty shops to sample culinary delights. Between each tasting a local experienced guide shares fun facts & history. Walk, Eat, Enjoy!
10. Chateau Wolff Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
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