August 19, 2025 – More things to do in Nanaimo

The Nanaimo Museum has a permanent exhibit showcasing Coast Salish and Snuneymuxw culture. The exhibit includes examples of indigenous art and culturally significant objects such as spindle whorls, stone carvings, and clothing. https://nanaimomuseum.ca/

Nanaimo Bar Trail – Tourism Nanaimo offers a very thorough self guided walking tour of all the places where you can get a wide variety of Nanaimo bars in the city – includes the classic and original recipe.

Petroglyph Provincial Park, located in the south end of Nanaimo, has some stunning examples of Indigenous rock carvings – petroglyphs – thought to be over 1,000 years old. Interpretive panels explain the carvings, which feature wolf-like creatures, fish, and human figures.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church (1859) a modest Gothic revival style building – one of the oldest churches in B.C. Located in the old town – 100 Chapel Street, Nanaimo

Ay Lelum – The Good House of Design https://www.aylelum.com/  “At Ay Lelum, we create wearable art garments that embrace diversity, and we are committed to sharing Traditional Coast Salish art and culture for all people to wear and enjoy.  Our culturally appropriate clothing is designed with family artwork that is non-ceremonial and is all-inclusive for everyone.”
1380B Raines Rd., Nanaimo, B.C.
Regular Hours: Wed – Sat         11am – 5pm
Located on the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
250-323-0070

Nanaimo Waterfront Path – an urban walkway along the inner harbour. 5.8 km in length.

July 14, 2025

Our hotel is close to the Old City Quarter. Check out their website for shops, restaurants and more!  Old City Quarter

My favourites are: Mclean’s Specialty Foods and Mad About Ewe!

May 10, 2025

Looking for things to do in and around Nanaimo? Check out this curated list from the Coast bastion website! things to do in nanaimo

October 7, 2024

Vancouver Island FAN members are thrilled to invite you to our 2025 conference in Nanaimo BC. Mark your calendar for September 16 – 19, 2025.We will be meeting at the lovely Coast Bastion Hotel Nanaimo where every room has a view. Stay tuned for more details!