The city of Nanaimo B.C.is centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, 111 km north of Victoria. Nanaimo is the regional service centre for mid and north Vancouver Island. Nanaimo offers an abundance of natural beauty, attractions and activities, just waiting to be explored. Here you'll find world-class diving, shopping, golf, cultural facilities, hiking, biking, water sports, boat charters, wildlife viewing, fishing and much more.
Things to do in Nanaimo
5th Annual Children's Festival
Entertainers from Africa, Asia, USA, First Nations, and Canada headline this annual Festival rated among the top ten in Canada. Dozens of school performances and 9 public shows, interactive workshops, a Free Outdoor Stage & on-site entertainment will attract 15,000 this year. Find Best Western Nanaimo Lodging nearby. Call 250-754 3378 for more information.
Art 10 Gallery
Visit Art 10 Gallery and browse in our spacious location at Port Place Shopping Centre. This co-op owned gallery features the original work of over 25 local artists. We have pottery from the Tozan Kiln, decorative Raku and a varied selection of paintings, many of local scenes. Call 250-753-4009 for more information.
650 S. Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC
Barton Leier Gallery
This Gallery offers an atmosphere of art and colour that expresses the exuberance of the gardens and gallery. The Gallery is tucked away in the quaint Yellow Point countryside Call 250-722-7140 for more information.
140 Decourcey Road, Nanaimo, BC
Crescent Moon Gallery
The Crescent Moon Gallery is dedicated to providing the discriminating buyer with quality local native art at competitive prices. See our lovely handicapped gold and silver jewellery, unique totems, masks and wall carvings, and specialty souveniers. Call 250-740-3955 for more information.
11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC
Flipside Indoor Skatepark Ltd
Located in Nanaimo – please contact us directly for facility information. Call 250-758-4758 for more information.
#7 2480 Kenworth Road, Nanaimo, BC
Gallery 223 - Vancouver Island Art Excellence
The Gallery 223 carries an extraordinary selection of original paintings, pottery, glass, carvings and stone sculptures all by local artists. From a classic coastal landscape to something funky by engaging new artists, Gallery 223 offers a fresh approach to enjoying fine art in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Open Monday – Saturday 10am - 5:30pm; Sunday noon - 4 pm / summer hours Monday - Wednesday 10am - 6pm; Thursday - Saturday 10am - 8pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Call 250-741 1188 for more information.
223 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC
Great Canadian Casino
Featuring hundreds of slots and all the latest table games! This terrific Vancouver Island location is the place where good friends meet some old fashioned fun, and our staff welcomes them all like family. Guests from all over visit us regularly for the fast action games, friendly service and great food at our onsite restaurant. Call 250-753-3033 for more information.
620 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo Art Gallery
The Nanaimo Art Gallery is located on the Malaspina University-College campus, overlooking the City of Nanaimo. You will find two galleries that feature local, regional and national exhibits that change monthly. Visit the gallery shop/coffee bar Call 250-755-8790 for more information.
900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo District Museum
Visit the Nanaimo District Museum and explore Nanaimo's legacy. You can experience the development of the community from First Nations culture through to a bustling multi-cultural community centered on coal mining. The Bastion will let you experience life as it was when the city began. Nanaimo's oldest building and an original Hudson's Bay Company fort, houses a hands on exhibit complete with period cannons, reproduction costumes and early photographs. Call 250-753-1821 for more information.
100 Cameron Street, Nanaimo, BC
Port Theatre
Mainstage will be held in the downtown core of Nanaimo so that all events are within walking distance of the Port Theatre, which will host the evening performances. Please contact the theatre for performance listings and pricing. Call 250-754-4555 for more information.
125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC
Public Hanging Art Gallery
Denise & John MacNeill (Father/Daughter) exhibit their acrylics and watercolours in the Old City Quarter at The Public Hanging Art Gallery. The Gallery is open daily 10am – 4pm; Sunday noon - 4:pm. Call 250-756-1148 for more information.
427 E Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC
Vancouver Island Military Museum
The Museum has been in operation for sixteen years and features a collection of military artifacts. We offer a service for plating and re-ribbon medals in addition to having a fine collection of all of Canada's Victoria Crosses on display. Our weapon collection alone is worth the trip to this museum. Call 250-756-2554 for more information.
255 2750 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC