Central Nanaimo Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Central Nanaimo
Popular places to visit
Maffeo Sutton Park
You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a visit to Maffeo Sutton Park.
Old City Quarter
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Old City Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Departure Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?
Long Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Lake during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Pipers Lagoon Park
After visiting Pipers Lagoon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Top hotels in Central Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
"There is no elevator to the second floor. You have to carry your luggage up."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
"Rooms were clean. Good breakfast."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Departure Bay Motel
"Affordable stay, friendly staff, and the room was clean."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Bluebird Motel
"We reached there and we like property and rooms when we saw that but when hotel is aware of how many people are coming and when they are charging for each and everyone, they should provide service too. We had 2 rooms booked for 8 people and there were only 2 towels in room, that is something for ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Spot
"Good property but Very noisy from cars on the road!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
"I did not stay the night there, I felt usafe. There was a stale/odd smell in the room and the room felt very accessible to the public, being on the ground floor (alone at night) with 2-3access points off the street at a major intersection in a what feels like an unsafe part of town. I walked to work ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Nanaimo
Departure Bay
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
