kinda neat..most not open..walked to arts section of town..from.there then to water frontage it was a good morning walk
Lou
Best cake in the world!
Spunky Spirit
Has a sweet treat Nanaimo salted caramel bar. Delicious And the coffee was perfect
John Kloppenburg
I grew up in Nanaimo and it's good to see this area popular and it is interesting to visit
Victoria
I came from Vancouver to explore the Old City Quarter, and when I arrived it was all closed and very quiet because of Thanksgiving. Most shops and cafés were closed, so I didn’t get to see much of the usual local vibe. Still, I loved the heritage-style buildings and cozy streets — it feels like a place full of character. I can imagine it’s much livelier on regular days with the local boutiques and restaurants open. I’ll definitely come back another time to see it in full swing.
Barry Griffin
Smaller area than expected but clean and products sold in the shops were good quality
Rick Klein
Charming old city vibe with shopping area with some shops, artist studios and eateries. Famous Bocca cafe is located here and offers a variety of Nanimo Bars to buy.
Karen Rod
Beautiful place!
Kenneth Lai
Old City Quarter is such a charming part of Nanaimo with a unique vibe you don’t find everywhere. The area is filled with little shops, cafés, and restaurants, each offering something special and different from the big chains. Walking around feels relaxed and inviting, with heritage buildings adding to the character. It’s a great spot to browse, grab a coffee, or discover local treasures. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, Old City Quarter is definitely worth exploring and enjoying!
Rommel Bernardino
There are several shops however most of the shops are only open till 5 pm.
kinda neat..most not open..walked to arts section of town..from.there then to water frontage it was a good morning walk
Best cake in the world!
Has a sweet treat Nanaimo salted caramel bar. Delicious
And the coffee was perfect
I grew up in Nanaimo and it's good to see this area popular and it is interesting to visit
I came from Vancouver to explore the Old City Quarter, and when I arrived it was all closed and very quiet because of Thanksgiving. Most shops and cafés were closed, so I didn’t get to see much of the usual local vibe.
Still, I loved the heritage-style buildings and cozy streets — it feels like a place full of character. I can imagine it’s much livelier on regular days with the local boutiques and restaurants open. I’ll definitely come back another time to see it in full swing.
Smaller area than expected but clean and products sold in the shops were good quality
Charming old city vibe with shopping area with some shops, artist studios and eateries.
Famous Bocca cafe is located here and offers a variety of Nanimo Bars to buy.
Beautiful place!
Old City Quarter is such a charming part of Nanaimo with a unique vibe you don’t find everywhere. The area is filled with little shops, cafés, and restaurants, each offering something special and different from the big chains. Walking around feels relaxed and inviting, with heritage buildings adding to the character. It’s a great spot to browse, grab a coffee, or discover local treasures. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, Old City Quarter is definitely worth exploring and enjoying!
There are several shops however most of the shops are only open till 5 pm.
Restaurantji Recommends
A small tourist area with colors....
Most shops were closed
Very cute with quite a few unique boutiques.
Great area to visit. With a few interesting retail shops. A landmark in Nanaimo. Worth to visit the old city.
very good
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