Go early, spend the day walking, browsing, and have lunch or snack at one of the local shops. Pick up local tourist magazine and try the local made Nanaimo bar in a coffee shop. Do not miss the Dollar-rama Store...great finds, but they do not accept debt cards or credit cards...cash only and change is in Canadian.
Visited: Sep 11, 2015
Again took a walking tour of New Castle Island as suggested by local tour guide...included a very reasonable round trip ferry boat ride to the island
Visited: May 26, 2015
The train trip from Port Alberney is fun, but there's an hour plus bus ride to get to the train. The tour volunteers were knowledgeable and friendly and the staff at the saw mill provided a delightful lunch.
Visited: May 16, 2016
Traveled As:
Family (older children)
Experience:
7+ cruises
Make sure you do free bus trip around city and make sure you spend time on waterfront and if you get the chance fire the cannon!
Visited: May 15, 2017
a really nice town to visit, a most pleasant surprise.
Visited: Sep 20, 2008
Nanaimo was gorgeous! We went on an excursion to the Cathedral Groves and Coombs Market. The grove was beautiful and the air was so fresh and clear. The market was adorable and everyone was so kind to us. They have little shops in downtown Nanaimo that are so cure and fun. It was a great port to see and I would love to visit it again.
We arrived at 7:00 am, with a must be on board by 11:30. Most all the shops did not open until 10:00
Visited: Sep 18, 2006
Simply not enough time allowed to explore more than the very obvious spots near the dock area.
Visited: Sep 18, 2006
The Historic Old town offers little or no real things to do not interesting at all. The Museum is small and lacking any real interest.
Visited: Oct 19, 2007
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