Things to do in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island: The Best Fun Activities & Games

May 14, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Vancouver Island's second-largest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Home to events like the harbor's Bathtub Race, the city of 75,000 offers outdoor opportunities from full-moon kayaking to golfing. Boat-fresh seafood graces tables at an ever-increasing number of restaurants. This gateway to island adventures is easily reached by fast ferry or floatplane from downtown Vancouver or by scheduled ferries from Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen.
Restaurants in Nanaimo

1. Nanaimo Squash Club

256 Wallace St Basement entrance to the left side of building, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5B3 Canada +1 250-754-3123 http://www.nanaimosquashclub.com
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Nanaimo Squash Club

2. Breakout Nanaimo Escape Rooms

321 Wallace St #103, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5B6 Canada +1 250-591-9867 [email protected] http://www.breakoutnanaimo.com
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5.0 based on 70 reviews

Breakout Nanaimo Escape Rooms

Breakout Nanaimo is Nanaimo's original live escape room provider, hosting escape fun since 2016! With 60 minutes on the clock, your team will find clues, solve riddles and puzzles, and try to escape a uniquely themed room. Great for any age, escaping is a unique and fun experience for families, friends, & coworkers!

Reviewed By llamanysia - Nanaimo, Canada

Went with my very bright 2 adults kids and my son's very bright girlfriend. Lots to do, well-timed clues, fun brain exercise, great group activity. Will definitely be back...

3. The Board Game House

411B Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 3A9 Canada +1 250-703-1669 http://www.bghouse.ca
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

The Board Game House

The Board Game House is a unique venture in the core of downtown Nanaimo. We’re kind of a board game store, kind of a café, and just a really cool place to hang out. This new attraction will be a hit for all ages. Bring your friends, hang out, and play a board game or two while enjoying a delicious snack or beverage. Drop fee is $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids 12 and younger but time to play is unlimited.

4. Airhouse

4381 Boban Dr, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 5V9 Canada +1 250-585-8888 [email protected] http://airhouse.ca/nanaimo/
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Airhouse

Airhouse first opened in Squamish, B.C. in Dec 2015. We are a progressive, freestyle training centre offering a wide range of trampoline and action sport programs for everyone. Our goal is to provide the best athletic experience in a safe and fun learning environment. Whether you are a kid just starting to learn trampoline basics to competitive athletes looking for professional training and coaching Airhouse is the place for you. Lessons, Drop In, Camps, Birthday Parties and Special Events.

5. VR Experience Centre

6631 N Island Hwy 107, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 4T7 Canada +1 250-933-6655 [email protected] http://www.vrcentre.ca
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

VR Experience Centre

Welcome to Nanaimo's premium VR Experience centre. A world where the boundaries of reality and fiction become blurred. A world where you can be totally immersed in a new form of experience, sitting in a brand new concept motion Pots, from action packed thrill rides to houses of horror. In car Racing VR puts you in the driver seat of the car, enjoy the challenges that lays ahead of you.

6. Brechin Lanes Bowling Centre

1870 East Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9S 5X7 Canada +1 250-753-2341 [email protected] http://www.brechinlanes.ca
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Brechin Lanes Bowling Centre

At Brechin Lanes we are proud to offer 16 State-of-the-Art 5 Pin bowling lanes. We also feature: automatic scoring, bumper bowling, glow bowling, Youth & Adult & 55+ leagues, a Pro Shop for both 5 Pin needs as well as lawn bowling supplies, party facilities and a great snack bar. We also have special group and family combos. Our friendly staff are ready to help you have a great time. Brechin Lanes -- Nanaimo's Place For Family Fun -- Since 1956!

7. Bowen Park

500 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 1Z7 Canada +1 250-756-5200 http://www.nanaimo.ca/PRC/Locations/Parks/56-Bowen-Park
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4.5 based on 65 reviews

Bowen Park

Reviewed By aliciakarenmogg - Nanaimo, Canada

Bowen Park is a very large centrally located expanse of land in the heart of Nanaimo, BC. There are many recreational buildings on the property, including a pool. The Millstone River runs through the entire park. A lovely waterfall is located close to a convenient parking area. In the winter and spring, the waterfall provides a wonderful and nearby opportunity for long exposure photography. It's a great way to perfect your techniques, learn about using filters and manual mode photography.

8. Splitsville Nanaimo

171 Calder Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 6J2 Canada +1 250-754-2442 [email protected] http://www.splitsville.ca/locations/nanaimo-bowling/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Splitsville Nanaimo

Nanaimo's ultimate entertainment centre. 16 lanes of modern, glow in the dark 10 pin bowling, arcade games room, large redemption prize store, full service restaurant and lounge. Birthdays, company events, parties, family outings.

Reviewed By MicWilliams

Had a great time in the arcade. Megan was so helpful and gave us great service. Was there with the three grandkids. Thanks Megan for enriching our experience. It was a lot of fun.

9. Exit Nanaimo

2-4890 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 4Z4 Canada +1 250-585-5391 [email protected] http://e-exit.ca/nanaimo/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Exit Nanaimo

Exit Nanaimo is an escape room facility that prides itself on a completely unique and real life experience. With immersive rooms and rich story lines, EXIT escape games promise to give customers 60 minutes of pure entertainment upon entering the doors.

10. Escapism Escape Rooms Nanaimo

1870B East Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9S 5X7 Canada +1 250-753-2341 [email protected] http://www.escapismnanaimo.ca
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Escapism Escape Rooms Nanaimo

We feature two fully-immersive escape rooms. be transported back in time as you enter the Medieval castle and search for the Queen's stolen amulet. But be sure to get out before the evil sorcerer returns! Or plunge deep underground and search the abandoned coal mine for the lost Rockefeller treasure before the mine collapses! In addition to these rooms, we also have 16 lanes of bowling!

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