Nanaimo North

A ride mapped and described by Let's Go Biking

141 cycling stops along this route · Vancouver Island

60 km · Full dayModerateCalm streets, some sharingMostly paved

North of Nanaimo, flat and family-friendly rides of 3.5 to 60 km follow the Parkway Trail and E&N rail trail up through seaside parkland to Lantzville. Transit access along the corridor makes one-way rides easy, and singletrack parks sit just off the line for anyone wanting more.

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Communities along this route#

Nanaimo 141

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BC Bike Stops#

Nanaimo (141)

Hullo FerriesAccredited· Ferry

Saysutshun Newcastle Island FerryAccredited· Ferry

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

Brix + Mortar SocialhouseWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

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

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

Fairway MarketWelcoming· Grocery Store

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

Ironworks Café & CrêperieWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

Javawocky Coffee HouseWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

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