Welcome to Nanaimo 50 Mill Street, Nanaimo, BC

Known as the "Harbour City", Nanaimo is the second largest city on Vancouver Island and the third oldest in British Columbia. Nanaimo's near 85,000 populous enjoy a lifestyle that balances superb modern amenities and year-round west coast recreation.

The city is well connected, serviced by two ferry terminals, seaplane terminals (5 min walk) and the Nanaimo Airport that ensure quick access to the mainland and beyond.

Downtown Nanaimo features a relaxed urban lifestyle in three unique districts. The Harbourfront seawall walkway follows the Waterfront taking you past quaint shops, grassy parks and seaplane hub. Inland from the Bastion, you'll find the Arts District interwoven within winding streets and year round galleries. More than a dozen types of ethnic culinary delights await you in the Old City Quarter.