Nanaimo directory
The Harbour City, bar trail to boardwalk. Nanaimo is Vancouver Island's second-largest city, a working harbour town with a revitalized downtown waterfront, the historic Bastion, and a growing cluster of independent shops, studios, and wellness businesses along Front Street and the Old City Quarter.
Community
Good things happening in Nanaimo
Nanaimo Bar Trail
A self-guided dessert trail celebrating the city's namesake layered treat.
Harbourfront walkway
A continuous waterfront promenade connecting downtown to the port and parks.
Old City Quarter
Heritage buildings house boutiques, cafés, and local studios.
This month
Local events in Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo Farmers' Market
Fridays
Pioneer Plaza fills with island growers, bakers, and artisans.
Harbourfront concert series
Saturdays
Free live music along the waterfront walkway.
Bathtub Races heritage weekend
Seasonal
Community events honouring the famous Nanaimo bathtub racing tradition.
Listings
DiagBizCard listings
5 local businesses in Nanaimo.
Chase River Veterinary Hospital
A veterinary hospital at 1151 Lawlor Rd offering medical, surgical and dental services for family pets since 2010.
Coastal City Animal Hospital
A full-service veterinary clinic serving dogs and cats at #105-1849 Dufferin Crescent in Nanaimo.
Harbour City Animal Hospital
A veterinary hospital at 2208 Petersen Place offering in-hospital and mobile services including preventive care, surgery, dentals and digital x-rays.
Mahalo Veterinary Hospital
A full-service facility at 3-5767 Turner Rd caring for dogs, cats, avians, reptiles, fish, exotic mammals and pocket pets.