#ExploreLocal to rediscover the flavours of Nanaimo! Enjoy a meal on a sunny patio or take it to go and picnic at the beach. Pick up a pint (or six!) with your meal, or head straight to the brewery or distillery for safe and convenient curbside pick-up. Some restaurants are even offering provisions for your pantry (to cook at home) and delivery right to your door.

There are hundreds of unique, Nanaimo experiences open and ready to welcome you!

Stay Safe & Support Local Businesses

  • Maintain a physical distance of at least 2m (or 6ft) from individuals outside of your household “bubble” – even outside
  • Masks are required in all indoor public and retail settings
  • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer often, and avoid touching your face
  • Make a reservation to dine outside on a patio with your only household

Provincial Travel Restrictions

Budget Car Rentals (Hayes Rd)
Pirate Chips
Bees Knees Community Café
Gina’s Mexican Cafe
Bistro Taiyo
Gabriel’s Gourmet Cafe
Neck Point Röming Game – Island Römer Adventures
Gallery Merrick
Bocca Café
Top Notch Burgers
Wolf Brewing Company
La Stella Trattoria
Arbutus Distillery
Gabriola Visitor Centre
Woodfire Grill
Fairwinds Golf Club
A Wee Cupcakery
WildPlay Element Parks
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant
Fredrich’s Honey Farm & Shop
Buccaneer Inn
Mahle House
GERTIE – Gabriola’s Community Bus
Piccadilly Bistro
Milton St. Public House
McLean’s Specialty Foods
Burnt Honey Dessert Company
Budget Car Rentals (Terminal Ave)
Common Foundry
Mad Rona’s Coffee Bar
Cottonwood Golf Course
Island Römer Adventures
COCO Cafe
Smokin’ Georges BBQ
Best Western Northgate
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Coastal Blue Adventures Ltd.
Cliffside Brewing
Kool & Child: Kool Toys & Teaching Tools!
Melange Restaurant
White Sails Brewing
Robert’s Place
Breakout Nanaimo
Simonholt Restaurant
78 Wharf Street Gallery
Crow & Gate Pub
Brechin Lanes and Escapism Escape Rooms
Lighthouse Bistro and Pub
Go Fish Charters
Kitties & Cream 
Long Lake Waterfront B&B
Asteras Greek Taverna
Living Forest Oceanside RV & Campground
Modern Café
Lobelia’s Lair Metaphysical Treasures
Brannen Lake RV Park & Campsite
Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant
Gabriola Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre
Island-ish
Bluebird Motel
Longwood Brewery
Millstone Estate Winery
Budget Rent A Car
Airhouse
Westco Experiences
Nanaimo Golf Club