City/town information
Walking the main street you will come across local shops and restaurants as well as the popular local bakery. Be prepared to wait in line for their cinnamon buns. Historical panels along the street to learn about local history. Ladysmith is located on the traditional territory of the Stz'uminus First Nation.
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Ladysmith
Walking the main street you will come across local shops and restaurants as well as the popular local bakery. Be prepared to wait in line for their cinnamon buns. Historical panels along the street to learn about local history. Ladysmith is located on the traditional territory of the Stz'uminus First Nation.
Food scene
Incredible cinnamon buns with a variety of toppings. For those with a sweet tooth.
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Old Town Bakery
510 1st AveIncredible cinnamon buns with a variety of toppings. For those with a sweet tooth.
Vegetarian and vegan favourite. Lovely patio with sparkle lights.
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Plantitude
431 1st AveVegetarian and vegan favourite. Lovely patio with sparkle lights.
Cedar Farmer's Market
1984 Woobank RdGreat place to buy local.
Open weekly on Saturdays year round. Locally grown food, hand made crafts and local food trucks. Also a fun social outing.
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Imarike yeFarmers yeDuncan
200 Craig StOpen weekly on Saturdays year round. Locally grown food, hand made crafts and local food trucks. Also a fun social outing.
My favourite Mexican restaurant around. Family run. Authentic food. Great service.Good value.
Jalapenos Mexican Food
450-B Wakesiah AvenueMy favourite Mexican restaurant around. Family run. Authentic food. Great service.Good value.
Nature
Holland Creek Trail Head
374 Dogwood DrA lovely forest walk along a creek.
Gorgeous walk across from downtown Nanaimo. There is one set of stairs on the trail - with many stairs on it.
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Jack Point and Biggs Park
Gorgeous walk across from downtown Nanaimo. There is one set of stairs on the trail - with many stairs on it.
Neighbourhoods
Worth a stroll in old downtown area with local shops. Farmer's market on Saturdays year round.
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Duncan
Worth a stroll in old downtown area with local shops. Farmer's market on Saturdays year round.