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Elbow Room? Plenty of it.

When the big city cranks up the chaos, Nanaimo turns on the calm. Just across the water from Vancouver lies a coastal city where fresh air drowns out the noise, getting around takes minutes (not patience), and personal space isn’t a luxury, it’s the norm. While the mainland gears up for a summer of…

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In Nanaimo, places to stay come with ocean air, quieter mornings, and views that make you forget what rush hour even looks like. Whether you’re waking up by the harbour or tucked near the forest, the hardest decision is whether to head out exploring or linger a little longer.

Check in. Breathe out. Your Nanaimo escape starts the moment you drop your bags.

your peaceful escape awaits

Waterfront Peace at the Dorchester

Stay in the heart of Nanaimo and enjoy a peaceful getaway just steps from the waterfront at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel — with an exclusive 12% off BAR rate for your stay using code NANAIMO.

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Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge with gratitude that our work takes place on the territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, and Stzuminus people. Tourism Nanaimo is committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, with a focus on those directly tied to the tourism sector. We support Call to Action 92 by actively seeking meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities, ensuring that tourism contributes to economic reconciliation and respects Indigenous rights and protocols. We support Call to Action 79 by ensuring that Indigenous histories and living cultures are shared in close collaboration with First Nation governments, honouring their guidance on how their stories and teachings are shared.

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