Downtown Nanaimo
Nanaimo's Downtown district features a fabulous ocean-side location, heritage architecture, boutique shops, cafes & restaurants, galleries, and commercial services. HI-Nanaimo, the Painted Turtle Guesthouse is highly visible downtown, and is within easy walking distance to the Port Theatre, BC Ferry terminal, the Old City Quarter shopping district, outdoor and indoor recreation facilities, and other key tourism attractions.

Vancouver Island
The gateway city to internationally acclaimed Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is fast becoming a small urban mecca. From here you'll venture out into exceptional natural beauty and enjoy outstanding activities and attractions on the Island.

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Staff Pick:
"The best place to eat this spring has to be the Dinghy Dock Pub, Canada's only floating pub. You can't beat the atmosphere and the food is terrific!" - Jessica Dewhurst, Guest Services