Downtown Nanaimo Holidays

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Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Nanaimo
A calm lake with boats, a forested shoreline, and distant mountains.

Departure Bay

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Protected Nanaimo Harbour and The Georgia Straits, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CAN

Central Nanaimo

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.

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Stephenson Point

While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.

Top hotels in Downtown Nanaimo

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Rp2.227.513
Rp2.583.915 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,765 reviews)
"Great view! Comfortable beds. Spacious room."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Coast Bastion Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Rp2.476.646
Rp2.872.910 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,356 reviews)
"our stay was lovely. Staff was great and hotel was very well appointed"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

70 Church St Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Rp1.959.053
Rp2.272.501 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (1,015 reviews)
"Great view, quiet area, right on the waterfront, friendly, helpful staff, and comfortable, clean beds."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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Stay near popular Downtown Nanaimo attractions

Nanaimo Museum

8.2/10 (125 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Nanaimo Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Bastion

8.2/10 (306 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo when you spend time at Bastion. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Casino Nanaimo

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nanaimo during your time in Nanaimo?
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Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Learn about the events happening in Vancouver Island Conference Centre during your trip to Nanaimo.
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Vancouver Island Military Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Vancouver Island Military Museum during your trip to Nanaimo.
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The Port Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at The Port Theatre during your stay in Nanaimo.
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The Globe Live Studio

You can make plans for a show at The Globe Live Studio on your trip to Nanaimo.
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Things to do

From Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Experience

Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt

Rp3.718.475
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
Our open boats comfortably seat 12 passengers and have a washroom onboard!

Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour

Rp3.207.795
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Our new semi-covered vessel has warm seating indoors and a viewing platform at the stern.

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat

Rp3.207.795
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
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