Activity
Nanaimo Bar Trail
A self-guided culinary trail sampling creative variations of the famous Nanaimo Bar across downtown bakeries and cafés.

Typical duration
90 min
Price
$15–25 for tastings (≈ €10–17 / $11–18)
From port
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Transfer time
8 min
Indoor / Outdoor
mixed
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Mid-morning to early afternoon when bakeries are fully stocked.
Getting there from the port
Walk from the cruise dock into downtown and follow the Nanaimo Bar Trail map from Tourism Nanaimo.
Best transport: walk Cost: Free (pay per tasting)