Vancouver Island
Stays in Nanaimo, British Columbia
The Island's central hub. Ferry access, hospitals and a growing remote-work community make Nanaimo ideal for 30+ day stays.
What to do in Nanaimo
Places to go
Things to do in Nanaimo: harbour, trails and the bar
The Harbourfront Walkway, Newcastle Island, Westwood Lake and the easiest launch point for the rest of the Island.
Seasonal stays
Moving to Nanaimo for the winter
What a season in the Island's central hub actually looks like — neighbourhoods, ferries, weather and what to ask a host before you commit.
Outdoors
The best beaches on Vancouver Island
Warm-water sand flats, Pacific swell and quiet coves — where to swim, walk and watch a storm, region by region.
Browse Nanaimo by trip type
Nearby areas
Victoria
Heritage neighbourhoods, walkable downtown living and ocean air. A favourite base for contract workers, students and snowbirds.
Port Alberni
Affordable short and long stays at the head of the inlet, halfway between the east coast and the surf towns of the west.
Comox Valley
Mountains, farmland and beaches within minutes of each other. Popular with seasonal workers and winter escapes.
Campbell River
Salmon capital of the world and gateway to the North Island. Steady demand for project and relocation housing.
Reading about Nanaimo
- Things to do in Nanaimo: harbour, trails and the bar
- Moving to Nanaimo for the winter
- The best beaches on Vancouver Island
- The best hikes on Vancouver Island
- Whale watching on Vancouver Island: when, where and what you'll see
- Driving Vancouver Island: routes, distances and ferries
- Vancouver Island in winter: what's open and what's quiet
- Vancouver Island with kids: what actually works
- All Vancouver Island stay guides
- Search every stay on Visitr
Staying in Nanaimo: common questions
- How many stays are listed in Nanaimo?
- No hosts have published a stay in Nanaimo yet. New listings are reviewed and added as hosts join Visitr.
- Can I book a stay shorter than 90 nights in Nanaimo?
- Yes. Hosts offering stays under 90 nights must display their British Columbia short-term rental registration number (or a valid exemption) on their listing, so you can see it before you enquire.
- How do I contact a host in Nanaimo?
- Each listing has an enquiry form that emails the host directly. Visitr is a directory — there are no booking fees or commissions, and you arrange dates and payment with the host.
- Are the stays furnished?
- Listings on Visitr are furnished, self-contained homes and suites intended for stays of a few nights up to several months. Each listing page lists bedrooms, amenities and the host's minimum stay.