Nanaimo

A ride mapped and described by Let's Go Biking

170 cycling stops along this route · Vancouver Island

30 km · Full dayEasyComfortable for mostMostly paved

Nanaimo's rides run 3 to 30 km through town: the harbourfront walkway, the E&N rail trail, Westwood Lake's swimming loop, and best of all a foot-ferry hop to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island), a car-free provincial park with 9 km of shoreline trail. Flat, family-friendly, and transit-connected throughout.

Our map below is a rough sketch

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Communities along this route#

Nanaimo 170

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BC Bike Stops#

Nanaimo (170)

Hub City CyclesAccredited· Repair Shop

Hullo FerriesAccredited· Ferry

Saysutshun Newcastle Island FerryAccredited· Ferry

The Coast Bastion InnAccredited· Hotel / Motel · $$$$ · Upscale

A Wee CupcakeryWelcoming· Bakery / Donuts · $ · Cheap eats

Bistro TaiyoWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Brix + Mortar SocialhouseWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Chachi'sWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats

Embers Wine & Charcuterie CellarWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Hearthstone Artisan BakeryWelcoming· Bakery / Donuts · $ · Cheap eats

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