#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

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