#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

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