Karen & Alastair’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Neck Point Park is a destination waterfront park for Nanaimo and the region. The park is recognized as an environmentally sensitive area and is well known in the community for its beautiful natural features.
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Iphakamisa yase-Neck Point
1055 Morningside DrNeck Point Park is a destination waterfront park for Nanaimo and the region. The park is recognized as an environmentally sensitive area and is well known in the community for its beautiful natural features.
Pipers Lagoon Park features scenic trails with ocean viewpoints making it a perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hectare park features twisting trails that lead to a number of seaside lookouts. From the headland you'll have a great view of historic Shack Island and the southern point of Neck Point Park. 3600 Place Rd
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Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place RdPipers Lagoon Park features scenic trails with ocean viewpoints making it a perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hectare park features twisting trails that lead to a number of seaside lookouts. From the headland you'll have a great view of historic Shack Island and the southern point of Neck Point Park. 3600 Place Rd
ipers Lagoon Park features scenic trails with ocean viewpoints making it a perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hectare park features twisting trails that lead to a number of seaside lookouts. From the headland you'll have a great view of historic Shack Island and the southern point of Neck Point Park.
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Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
1240 Rath Rdipers Lagoon Park features scenic trails with ocean viewpoints making it a perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hectare park features twisting trails that lead to a number of seaside lookouts. From the headland you'll have a great view of historic Shack Island and the southern point of Neck Point Park.
Cathedral Grove is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. Here you can stroll through a network of trails under the shadow of towering ancient Douglas fir trees, some more than 800 years old.
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I-Cathedral Grove
British Columbia 4Cathedral Grove is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. Here you can stroll through a network of trails under the shadow of towering ancient Douglas fir trees, some more than 800 years old.
This park provides acess to beaches and natural rock formations. There are excellent views of Protection Island and Gabriola Island. You may see bald eagles, sea lions, seals and even harbour porpoises from the park. Most of the 32 acre park is natural with a 2.5 km trail leading from Biggs Park to Jack Point. Please note, there are some stairs and boardwalks. 501 Duke Point Hwy (follow the signs.
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Jack Point and Biggs Park
This park provides acess to beaches and natural rock formations. There are excellent views of Protection Island and Gabriola Island. You may see bald eagles, sea lions, seals and even harbour porpoises from the park. Most of the 32 acre park is natural with a 2.5 km trail leading from Biggs Park to Jack Point. Please note, there are some stairs and boardwalks. 501 Duke Point Hwy (follow the signs.
Find quaint shops, heritage buildings, and delicious culinary experiences in Nanaimo's downtown and Old City Quarter. Walk past the iconic Bastion built in 1853, overlooking the Harbour.
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Old City Quarter
418B Fitzwilliam StFind quaint shops, heritage buildings, and delicious culinary experiences in Nanaimo's downtown and Old City Quarter. Walk past the iconic Bastion built in 1853, overlooking the Harbour.
Food scene
Burnt Honey Dessert Company features homemade high quality ice cream and macarons (vegan options available). Only a 15 minute walk from our doorstep to theirs for the most refreshing delectable treats.
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Burnt Honey Dessert Company
96-3200 N Island HwyBurnt Honey Dessert Company features homemade high quality ice cream and macarons (vegan options available). Only a 15 minute walk from our doorstep to theirs for the most refreshing delectable treats.
Gina's Mexican Cafe is a locally owned, family-run restaurant. This funky, colourful Mexican restaurant is often referred to as the "pink house on the hill", with vegetarian and GF options.
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Gina's Mexican Cafe
47 Skinner StGina's Mexican Cafe is a locally owned, family-run restaurant. This funky, colourful Mexican restaurant is often referred to as the "pink house on the hill", with vegetarian and GF options.
From farm to table, Gabriel's Cafe is 100% against factory farming. That's why all the meat and eggs at Gabriel's is sourced from local, small sustainable farms. Plant-based options also available.
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Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial StreetFrom farm to table, Gabriel's Cafe is 100% against factory farming. That's why all the meat and eggs at Gabriel's is sourced from local, small sustainable farms. Plant-based options also available.
If you are a coffee connoisseur you will want to check out Brüd House! They serve simple fare and really good coffee & beer, all with a smile and a warm welcome. Closed Sunday.
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Brüd House
1861 Dufferin CrescentIf you are a coffee connoisseur you will want to check out Brüd House! They serve simple fare and really good coffee & beer, all with a smile and a warm welcome. Closed Sunday.
Opened in 1972, the Crow & Gate was the first neighbourhood pub in BC. Owned by the Olson family since 1986, the English gardens and Tudor-style architecture attracts visitors from around the world. No reservations.
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The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point RdOpened in 1972, the Crow & Gate was the first neighbourhood pub in BC. Owned by the Olson family since 1986, the English gardens and Tudor-style architecture attracts visitors from around the world. No reservations.
Fresh and local West Coast cuisine combined with in-house handcrafted Ales and Lagers, all served up in a warm & friendly atmosphere.
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Longwood Brew Pub
5775 Turner RdFresh and local West Coast cuisine combined with in-house handcrafted Ales and Lagers, all served up in a warm & friendly atmosphere.
The Dinghy Dock Pub & Restaurant is the only registered floating pub in Canada. Whether you arrive by ferry, kayak or private boat your trip to The Dinghy Dock Pub and Protection Island will be a memorable one! (Foot ferry leaves from the Harbour: $5, cash only).
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Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates LnThe Dinghy Dock Pub & Restaurant is the only registered floating pub in Canada. Whether you arrive by ferry, kayak or private boat your trip to The Dinghy Dock Pub and Protection Island will be a memorable one! (Foot ferry leaves from the Harbour: $5, cash only).
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Bus transit is an easy way to get around Nanaimo.
There is a bus stop at the end of our street, and a main bus exchange is a 16-20 minute walk.