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Departure Bay Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?
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.
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 seaside.
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 lakeside.
Neck Point Park
Neck Point Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Maffeo Sutton Park
You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a trip to Maffeo Sutton Park.
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 lakeside.
Woodgrove Shopping Centre
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Woodgrove Shopping Centre during your visit to Nanaimo. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Bastion
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Bastion. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Departure Bay
While visiting Departure Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
Downtown Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Central Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo might not have many top sights, but Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Stephenson Point
Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
