Living in Nanaimo means you don’t give up a thing when it
comes to shopping.
Woodgrove Centre is the largest shopping mall on Vancouver
Island located on Old Island Highway #19A. and has 150 shops.
Country Club Centre is located on Old Island Highway #19A.
and has over 50 Shops
Nanaimo North Town Centre located on Rutherford Road and
Old Island Highway #19A. has over 50 shops
Port Place Shopping Centre located in downtown Nanaimo has
over 30 shops
Big box stores include: Superstore, Costco, and Home Depot
Downtown Nanaimo includes 3 distinct areas that offer many
unique shopping experiences.
The Arts District with art galleries, studios and artist
cooperatives featuring local and BC artists all centred around Commercial
Street.
Old City Quarter has destination shopping and dining along
pedestrian friendly cobblestone streets. This area features revitalized
heritage buildings dating from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Located at
Fitzwilliam and Wesley Street.
Waterfront offers souvenir shops, boutiques, and ice-cream.
Located along the harbourfront walkway (seawall).
Farmers Markets with fresh, seasonal produce and other
handmade goods are available at
Lantzville Farmers Market , Cedar Farmers Market, Bowen
Road Farmers Market, Nanaimo Downtown Farmers Market