Island Roots Farmers Market

Island Roots is Nanaimo’s Only Year-Round Farmers’ Market operating every Wednesday from 3PM - 6PM in Beban Park. The 2024 Winter Market runs inside the Centennial Building from October 2nd, 2024 until May 7th, 2025.  The 2025 Summer Market will begin on May 14th,… Read More

Chefs Course Private Dining

Chef Luke Griffin offers a private dining experience directly into your home or venue. In late 2019, after 27 years in restaurants, hotels and resorts, he launched Chefs Course, Vancouver Island's in house private Chef experience.  He continuously draws inspiration from all around.  In October… Read More

Wolf Brewing Company

THE BREWERY: Wolf Brewing Company is located just on the edge of downtown Nanaimo.  Here the brewery leans into a traditional European brewing style while combining West Coast creativity.  Along with their 6 core beers, ranging from a golden honey ale to a dark malt porter,… Read More

Longwood Brewery

Longwood’s second location has its own tasting room & seasonal picnic patio with unique beers on tap. The second location of the “Longwood”, the “Longwood Brewery on Boxwood Road” opened in 2012 to boost the Longwood brand’s reach across BC by introducing packaged and keg… Read More

Longwood Brew Pub

Good company. Great food. Amazing beer made here. At locally owned Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant, it’s the simple things that matter most. Whether you’re watching the game with friends in the pub downstairs or spending quality time with loved ones in the family-friendly restaurant,… Read More

Lavender Art Café

Lavender Art Café and owner Faraz believe the details in service matter. The decor and interior space is beautifully decorated and Faraz pays attention to the details and offers excellent hospitality. They proudly use local Vancouver Island Lavender for it's beautiful flavour in baked… Read More

Landlubber Pub

The Landlubber Pub is a landmark in Nanaimo with 30 years of family ownership! The atmosphere at the Landlubber is cozy and comfortable, and the servers are very welcoming and attentive. The cooks are also great at what they do, passionately constructing high-quality meals… Read More

The Bistro at Courtyard by Marriott

The Bistro restaurant makes it easy to enjoy a great casual dining experience without leaving the hotel. Hotel guests can start their day with a Starbucks coffee and healthy options for breakfast. A dinner menu, cocktails and beer are offered at night. Snuneymuxw band is also… Read More

ModernCafe

ModernCafe in downtown Nanaimo spotlights simple craftsmanship with a funky mix of old meets new. This modern-day rendezvous set in a heritage site built in 1910 - the building is known for it's simple, international style. The ModernCafe is a fashionable all-day dining lounge that… Read More

Off The Hook Surf Turf Smokery

Fresh, seasonal and globally inspired cuisine is on the menu at Off the Hook. This is a fun and casual restaurant specializing in contemporary seafood driven menu. You can enjoy your favourite menu items in their relaxed dine-in or outdoor seating. They specialize in… Read More