Nanaimo

Nanaimo has many popular attractions such as the Nanaimo Museum, Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, and the Bastion.

The best time to visit Nanaimo is during the summer months from June to August when the weather is pleasant and there are many outdoor activities to enjoy.

The famous food in Nanaimo is the Nanaimo Bar, a dessert made of a wafer crumb crust, topped with custard flavored butter icing, and covered in chocolate.

There are many activities to do in Nanaimo with kids such as hiking at Westwood Lake Park, exploring the playgrounds and splash pads at Maffeo Sutton Park, and visiting the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

You can get to Nanaimo by taking a ferry from Vancouver or Vancouver Island, flying into Nanaimo Airport, or driving from other parts of Vancouver Island.