Why go
- City in British Columbia, Canada.
- Served by Nanaimo Airport (YCD).
- Home to roughly 110,700 people.
History
Nanaimo is a city on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. The city lies on the western shores of the eponymous Nanaimo Harbour, for which it has become known as the "Harbour City". The city is also called the "Hub City", which is attributed to its original layout design with streets radiating from the shoreline like the spokes of a wagon wheel, and to its relatively central location on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is the headquarters of the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YCD has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Calgary, Vancouver). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Nanaimo (Departure Bay) Berth 2, 1.4 km); routes include Berth 3 approach, Berth 2 approach, Newcastle Island Passenger Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nanaimo, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.