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Best of the City

Results of the voting in the Nanaimo News Bulletin's 11th Best of the City survey.

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Firehouse Grill takes top prize

Firehouse Grill voted best overall restaurant in Nanaimo in the 2012 Best of the City survey.

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Ask an expert - paddling

Newcastle Island is consistently recognized as THE place to paddle in the Nanaimo area. Why?

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Acme mixes a mean martini

Acme Food Co. Ltd. voted best martini in Nanaimo in the Best of the City 2012 survey.

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Ask an expert - mountain biking

Nanaimo has great mountain biking trails all over. If I only had one day to spend riding, where should I go?

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Gina's a favourite for Mexican cuisine

Gina's Mexican Café is voted best nachos in Nanaimo in the 2012 Best of the City survey.

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Ask an expert - views

Where can people go for the best views of Nanaimo?

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Tims pours a great cup

Tim Hortons is voted best place to meet for coffee in Nanaimo in the Best of the City 2012 survey.

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Nanaimo's salacious history

Harbour City is not without a few secrets kept under wraps.

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Ask an expert - entertainment

I’m a university student and don’t have much money. What does Nanaimo’s night life have to offer that won’t break the bank?

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Asteras wins with atmosphere

Asteras Greek Taverna is voted as best romantic restaurant and best Mediterranean restaurant in the 2012 Best of the City survey.

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Ask an expert - coal mining

If I wanted to learn more about Nanaimo’s coal-mining history, where should I go?

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Ask an expert - bathtubs

What’s with Nanaimo’s obsession with bathtubs? The Harbour City is home to the Great International World Championship Bathtub Race.

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Rawmbas offers fresh choices

Rawmbas is voted best vegetarian food in Nanaimo in the 2012 Best of the City survey.

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Ask an expert - picnicking

I want to take my family on a picnic, but the place must be easily accessible and have a view of the ocean. Where should I go?

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Fiesta of flavour at Delicado's

Delicado's voted to have the best lunches in Nanaimo in the 2012 Best of the City survey.

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Ask an expert - First Nations culture

What Snuneymuxw First Nation traditions and culture remain evident in Nanaimo?

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Nesvog's wins with service

Nesvog's Meats and Sausage Company chosen best deli in Nanaimo in the Best of the City 2012 survey.

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Ask an expert - Nanaimo bar

The Nanaimo bar is a sweet treat enjoyed around the world, but the origins of its name are lost in a murky past.

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What's so great about Westwood Lake?

Nanaimo's Westwood Lake Park is voted best place to walk, jog or hike; swim outdoors; and walk your dog in Best of the City survey.

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