One of British Columbia’s oldest cities, Nanaimo is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island across the Strait of Georgia from the city of Vancouver. Its history is deeply rooted in over 3,000 years of Snuneymuxw First Nation heritage, and a variety of walking tours reveal the downtown’s historic 19th-century architecture. You’ll find many opportunities to step out amongst the region’s natural beauty near the Port of Nanaimo, and the city’s Old Quarter offers a range of restaurants – from casual cafés to elegant bistros – plus intriguing shops.