Coast Bastion Inn

     

    Area Guide

    The harbourfront walkway is at your fingertips from the Coast Bastion Inn. Bustling with shops, galleries, entertainment and culture, you can take in the beautiful ocean sights and sounds from one of the many restaurants, coffee shops, and, even ice cream shops along the walkway. Try your hand at island hopping. Three conveniently located Island Ferries are moments away, ready to sweep you off to your island adventure on Gabriola Island, Protection Island, or Newcastle Island all located in the Straight of Georgia. What city would be complete without its nightlife. Nanaimo venues usually consist of live music and offer a variety of possibilities, whether its a pub, casual dance club downtown, or a live concert, Nanaimo offers it all.

    Transportation

    If your not bringing a vehicle to Nanaimo there are many other useful and economical ways to get around once you arrive.

    By LandBy Air
    Nanaimo Regional TransitAir Canada
    Pacific Coach LinesWestjet Airlines
    Nanaimo Airport ShuttleWest Coast Air
    Island Link Bus ServiceHarbour Air Seaplanes
    Tofino BusSeair Seaplanes
    VIA Rail's E&N DaylinerBy Sea
    GreyhoundBC Ferries
    TaxiNanaimo Harbour Ferry
    AC Taxi  - 250-753-1231 
    Swiftsure Taxi Co Ltd  - 250-753-8911 
    Rental Car 
    National Car Rental  
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car 
    Budge Rent-A-Car 
    Limo 
    Miracle Mile Limousine Service 
     

    Activities

    For those who prefer to explore the wilderness, extensive hiking trails are within easy access in the Nanaimo area and on the surrounding islands. Water is a central theme for Nanaimo and a variety of water excursions such as harbour tours, fishing tours, kayaking, wind surfing, sailing, and world class scuba diving are available.

     
    OutdoorHeritage
    Wild Play Element ParksNanaimo Museum
    Pacific Rim National Park Reservethe Nanaimo Bastion 
    Strathcona Provincial Park 
    Tracks Outdoor AdventuresGolf
    Morrell Nature Sanctuary Cottonwood Golf Course
     Nanaimo Golf Club
    Arts & Entertainment Eaglequest Golf
    Nanaimo Art GalleryFairwinds Golf Club 
    Port Theatre 
    Nanaimo Downtown Farmer's Market 
    The Bailey Studio