Nanaimo Port Authority
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Services
  • Friendly summertime staff to help you tie up your boat and to answer all your questions
  • A customs-port-of-entry available on E-Dock (inner Basin) adjacent to the Fuel Barge.
  • Private and access controlled showers, laundry, restrooms for visiting boaters
  • Fuel station located within the marina
  • Pioneer Waterfront Plaza, adjacent to the basin features retail shops & Restaurants
  • Bus and taxi service
  • Potable drinking water
  • Floating Sewage pump-out facility conveniently located at the central breakwater
  • Used oil facility
  • Garbage disposal and cardboard recycling
  • 1000-pound hydraulic crane
  • Daily weather, tide, and current information posted on Wharfinger’s Office window
  • Pay phones
  • Ice, DVD Rentals
  • Scheduled passenger service between downtown Nanaimo and Vancouver is provided by seaplane from the adjacent terminal which also houses the Lighthouse Bistro & Pub.
  • Fresh seafood from the Fishermen’s Wharf
  • A summertime Farmers’ Market – Fridays from May to mid-October
  • A four-kilometre walkway, offering beautiful views and access to ferries connecting to Gabriola, Protection and Newcastle Islands
  • Menus for a variety of exceptional local restaurants
  • Marine suppliers - information available in the Wharfinger’s Office
  • Port Place Shopping Centre, including a grocery store, liquor store, bakery, drug store, florist, post office and walk-in medical clinic, hairdressers, barbers, spas, The “Great Canadian Casino”, restaurants and travel agent located across from the marina
  • Movie theatres, both local and a short cab ride away
  • The Port Theatre offering a wide variety of live dance, drama and music throughout the year