Guidebook for Nanaimo

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Guidebook for Nanaimo

Sightseeing

Maffeo Sutton Park is a central point along the Harbour Front Walkway and hosts many community events. There's a public dock where you can go crabbing or catch the little ferry to Newcastle Island.
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Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox Road
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Maffeo Sutton Park is a central point along the Harbour Front Walkway and hosts many community events. There's a public dock where you can go crabbing or catch the little ferry to Newcastle Island.
Rent kayaks to get there or take the little ferry that runs every half hour from Maffeo Sutton Park. Lovely beaches, walk/bike the 22km of trails thru forest - well worth the trip for nature lovers.
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Newcastle Island
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Rent kayaks to get there or take the little ferry that runs every half hour from Maffeo Sutton Park. Lovely beaches, walk/bike the 22km of trails thru forest - well worth the trip for nature lovers.

Food Scene

Quaint floating pub off Protection Island with delicious fare. Well worth the 10 minute ferry ride from Maffeo Sutton Park. Explore the rock beaches and see (and hear!) the amazing heron rookery.
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Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates Ln
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Quaint floating pub off Protection Island with delicious fare. Well worth the 10 minute ferry ride from Maffeo Sutton Park. Explore the rock beaches and see (and hear!) the amazing heron rookery.
The old railway station has been converted to a pub/restaurant. Great food, the biggest variety of beers on tap that I've ever seen! A really friendly neighbourhood pub - 5 minute walk from home.
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Coach and Horses
321 Selby St
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The old railway station has been converted to a pub/restaurant. Great food, the biggest variety of beers on tap that I've ever seen! A really friendly neighbourhood pub - 5 minute walk from home.
This funky restaurant up on the hill a 10 minute walk from my home has authentic Mexican fare. Friendly, casual dining with great food.
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Gina's Mexican Cafe
47 Skinner St
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This funky restaurant up on the hill a 10 minute walk from my home has authentic Mexican fare. Friendly, casual dining with great food.
A short walk from my home, this casual dining restaurant in the heart of downtown Nanaimo serves good burgers and salads at a reasonable price.
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Modern Cafe
221 Commercial St
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A short walk from my home, this casual dining restaurant in the heart of downtown Nanaimo serves good burgers and salads at a reasonable price.

Drinks & Nightlife

Sit outside in the pretty garden and enjoy great pub food in real "english pub" style. Go on a Sunday and enjoy the wonderful farmer's market in the field next door with local produce and crafts.
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The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point Rd
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Sit outside in the pretty garden and enjoy great pub food in real "english pub" style. Go on a Sunday and enjoy the wonderful farmer's market in the field next door with local produce and crafts.

Shopping

This specialty foods store/deli has amazing cheeses and all sorts of interesting fare. Less than 5 minutes walk from my home, explore the Old City Quarter, then stop in for a delicious sandwich lunch
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McLean's Specialty Foods
426 Fitzwilliam St
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This specialty foods store/deli has amazing cheeses and all sorts of interesting fare. Less than 5 minutes walk from my home, explore the Old City Quarter, then stop in for a delicious sandwich lunch