#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

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