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Living in Nanaimo

Nanaimo has an average Walk Score of 35 with 83,810 residents.

Nanaimo has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

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35 Walk Score of Nanaimo, CA-BC

Nanaimo is a Car-Dependent city

Most errands require a car.

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Photo of Kayak Launch on Nanaimo Harbourfront walkway in Nanaimo

Kayak Launch on Nanaimo Harbourfront walkway

Photo of Neck Point Park in Nanaimo

Neck Point Park

Nanaimo has an average Walk Score of 35 with 83,810 residents.

Nanaimo has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

Nanaimo Apartments for Rent

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 470 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Nanaimo.

People in Nanaimo can walk to an average of 1 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Kayak Launch on Nanaimo Harbourfront walkwayA great place to launch your kayak to explore the inner harbour, Newcastle Island and Channel.

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34 Transit Score of Nanaimo, CA-BC

Nanaimo has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find Nanaimo apartments for rent near public transit.

Public Transit Routes

Nanaimo has some public transportation and about 22 bus lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Nanaimo on public transit.

36 Bike Score of Nanaimo, CA-BC

Nanaimo is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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Photo of Colliery Dam Park in Nanaimo

Colliery Dam Park

Photo of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Photo of Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park in Nanaimo

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

Photo of Morningside Beach in Nanaimo

Morningside Beach

Photo of Sugarloaf Mountain Park in Nanaimo

Sugarloaf Mountain Park

Photo of Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo

Maffeo Sutton Park

thumbnail for Neck Point ParkShore line and tide pools at Neck Point. This park has many beaches and tide pools to explore. Keep an eye out on the water around the park, you are sure to see a seal or sea lion. If you are lucky you might see a pod of porpoises or orca whales that sometimes swim by.

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on Neck Point Park

thumbnail for Colliery Dam ParkNice park for a walk or to fish. The park has 3 lakes connected by forested trails. The area is also an off leash dog park. Great for quick outing for some fresh air!

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on Colliery Dam Park

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thumbnail for Departure Bay Ferry TerminalNanaimo's link to the mainland

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