#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

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