Your guide to respectfully experiencing Nanaimo, Saysutshun & Gabriola Island Exploring the Nanaimo Region means stepping into a place where nature, culture, and community come together in ways you’ll feel long after you leave. From the shores of Saysutshun to the sandstone cliffs of Gabriola and…
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The days are darker, the drinks are hotter, and suddenly “staying in” feels like a luxury lifestyle choice. In Nanaimo, winter isn’t something we survive; it’s something we romanticize. Think storm watching with a blanket burrito, lazy mornings with fog on the harbour, coastal cabins that smell…
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Local gifts > last-minute Amazon panic. You heard it here first. Nanaimo is stacked with independent shops, makers, artists, bakers, distillers, and creative geniuses turning everyday items into brag-worthy gifts. Whether you’re hunting down something handcrafted, locally sipped, artisan-made, or…
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Looking for bright colour, bold authenticity, and a deep sense of care? That’s what you’ll find with Myles Does My Hair, also known as A Vivid Edge Salon & Spa . Located on Departure Bay Road, this queer-owned salon has become a go-to for personal transformation, gender-inclusive services, and…
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Nanaimo isn’t just a pass-through on the parkway; it’s a destination that deserves your whole weekend. Sure, people love to jet off to vineyard valleys or chase waves up island, but don’t sleep on what’s right here. If you plan your belly, body and soul nourishing escape in Nanaimo, you’ll find a…
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Whether you’re flying in from far away or you’d just rather skip the boat shuffle, the Nanaimo Airport (YCD) has you covered. With direct flights from some of Canada’s hottest hubs and multiple daily connections to Vancouver, this airport makes getting to (and from) Nanaimo a total breeze. No…
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Ever dreamed of taking a flight tour but couldn’t quite justify dropping hundreds of dollars for a few scenic spins? Well, turns out there’s a functional solution that’s basically a two-for-one deal, and honestly, we can’t think of a single downside. Harbour Air is a seaplane service that doubles…
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We get it. City life can be a lot. The noise, the traffic, the “why is everyone in such a rush?” energy. Sometimes you just need a break, but you don’t exactly have a week to disappear. Enter Hullo Ferries: your fast-pass ticket from downtown Vancouver to Nanaimo’s waterfront in just 70 minutes. No…
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Nestled in Nanaimo’s lush, rainy forests lies a place where adrenaline meets adventure. Think ziplines through towering evergreens, heart-pounding freefalls, and swings that’ll have you questioning your life choices in the best way possible. Welcome to WildPlay Nanaimo. What's So Wild About…
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We don’t know if you knew it, but Nanaimo is home to a big food truck scene. Like, BIG. We’re talking “you’ll need a bingo card to keep track of them all” big. Turns out, we seriously love a restaurant on wheels. From fully loaded hot dogs to New Zealand–style ice cream, authentic Caribbean…
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