We had a good time there, mainly too ,because we anchor away from all the other boats, more out in the open, and that way can put out a lot of chain, Bert put out 80 metres of chain, and it kept us very safe.
Nanaimo is becoming a fun town, i love the older area, where you can now sit and enjoy a coffee, or visit the wonderful 2nd.hand bookstores.
Grocery stores are within walking distance.
It is very busy during the day, water planes take off and land continually ,dinghies go left and right ,and little water taxis bring people to Newcastle island for camping and walking, or to the Dinghy dock pub, for a pint and a good lunch.

The best i could do , being on board of a boat, not much use for a tripod…….Night time over Nanaimo!!

The day we left, planes,boats and a cruise ship.