Downtown Nanaimo
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Popular places to visit
Departure Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?
Old City Quarter
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Old City Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Long Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Lake during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Pipers Lagoon Park
After visiting Pipers Lagoon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Neck Point Park
Neck Point Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Things to do
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Top hotels in Downtown Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel
"Stayed on the top floor (1507). The view was amazing and the room was spacious and clean. Great location across from the harbour. Lots of food and cafes nearby. Across the street from the path along the waterfront."
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
"Very clean friendly staffs"
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
"Beautiful area and nice property. Located walking distance to multiple restaurants and shopping. I’d definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
"I enjoyed my stay, for the price you can't go wrong. People's comments on the noise are accurate though! Bring ear plugs!"
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
"Best hotel in Nanaimo. It's second time for us to stayed here and both times had great time to stay."
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
"The hotel is old and the hallway has an awful smell that made it uncomfortable to breathe and we got headaches from it."
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.
Departure Bay
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Stephenson Point
While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
