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brews on the deck. The menu doesn't stretch too far beyond fish-and-chips, but there's
live music on weekends to keep your toes tapping. To get to the pub, take the 10-minute
ferry ride ($9 return) from the harbor.
Queen's Hotel LIVE MUSIC
( 250-754-6751; www.thequeens.ca ; 34 Victoria Cres) The city's best live-music and dance
spot, hosting an eclectic roster of performances and club nights, ranging from indie to
jazz and country.
Port Theatre THEATER
( 250-754-8550; www.porttheatre.com ; 125 Front St) Presenting local and touring live-theat-
er shows.
Getting There & Away
AIR
Nanaimo Airport ( www.nanaimoairport.com ) is 18km south of town via Hwy 1. Air
Canada ( www.aircanada.com ) flights arrive here from Vancouver (from $77, 25 minutes)
throughout the day.
Frequent Harbour Air Seaplanes ( www.harbour-air.com ) services arrive in the inner har-
bor from downtown Vancouver ($105, 25 minutes).
BOAT
BC Ferries ( www.bcferries.com ) from Tsawwassen (passenger/vehicle $14.50/49, two
hours) arrive at Duke Point, 14km south of Nanaimo. Services from West Vancouver's
Horseshoe Bay (passenger/vehicle $15.50/51.25, 95 minutes) arrive at Departure Bay,
3km north of the city center via Hwy 1.
BUS
Greyhound Canada ( www.greyhound.ca ) buses arrive from Victoria (from $13.50, two
hours, three daily), Campbell River (from $18.50, three hours, three daily) and across the
island.
Getting Around
Downtown Nanaimo around the harbor is highly walkable, but after that the city spreads
out and a car or strong bike legs are required. Be aware that taxis are expensive here.