Vancouver Island Getaway | Nanaimo-Parksville-Chemainus Food

🍽️ Restaurant Hopping Report 1️⃣ The Vault Cafe (Nanaimo) Vibes over food: Instagrammable pink walls & retro decor ☕ Skip if: You want serious brunch (limited options) 2️⃣ Aioli Seafood (Parksville) Surprise gem by our hotel! Must-order: Scallop pasta (6 plump scallops!) 3️⃣ Nori Japanese (Nanaimo) Book ahead for: Inari sushi (sweet tofu pockets) Tableside AAA beef BBQ (🔥 watch your phone!) 4️⃣ Fern + Cedar Brewing Best for: Craft beer flights 🍺 Skip if: Low-sodium diet (dishes run salty) 5️⃣ Haru Korean (Departure Day) Last meal win: Spicy seafood noodle soup + galbi 6️⃣ Sarpino’s Pizza MVP: Shrimp & crab pizza 🍕 🌊 Can’t-Miss Activities Neck Point Park: 👉 15-min "hike" with ocean/mountain views 👉 Tide pools & seal spotting Chemainus Murals: 👉 50+ giant outdoor paintings 👉 Pro tip: Grab mural map at visitor center 🚢 Trip Takeaways Island time = slow down & stare at water Pack layers - ocean winds are sneaky! Ferries book up fast (reserve early!) #VancouverIsland #IslandLife #BCFoodie