#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

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