STUNNING VIEWS
STUNNING VIEWS
See Nanaimo and Vancouver Island from our side.
See Nanaimo and Vancouver Island from our side.
UNIQUE VENUE
UNIQUE VENUE
The Dinghy Dock is a marine pub & restaurant ... You might even see a pirate!
The Dinghy Dock is a marine pub & restaurant ... You might even see a pirate!
PATIO ON THE WATER
PATIO ON THE WATER
Waterfront dining for maximum enjoyment - relaxed atmosphere and great pub fare. Our currently Covid-spaced patio ensures your group ample room for your comfort and safety.
Waterfront dining for maximum enjoyment - relaxed atmosphere and great pub fare. Our currently Covid-spaced patio ensures your group ample room for your comfort and safety.
A Little History
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A few words about us

The Dinghy Dock Pub & Restaurant has been an attraction in Nanaimo, British Columbia since 1989. The expansive views, relaxed atmosphere and great pub fare make us a popular destination year round. We are the only registered floating pub in Canada making your experience a unique one. We’re moored off beautiful Protection Island originally known as Douglas Island. The ramp that connects the pub to the island allows visitors to walk the rock beaches, visit the parks or check out the community garden, making it feel like you’re on vacation. Whether you arrive by ferry, kayak or private boat it’s our goal to make your trip to The Dinghy Dock Pub and Protection Island a memorable one!

A Little History
Getting Here
Our Menus

Nanaimo Waterfront Pub

Dinghy Dock Pub

The Dinghy Dock Pub & Restaurant has been an attraction in Nanaimo, British Columbia since 1989. The expansive views, relaxed atmosphere and great pub fare make us a popular destination year round. We are the only registered floating pub in Canada making your experience a unique one. We’re moored off beautiful Protection Island originally known as Douglas Island. The ramp that connects the pub to the island allows visitors to walk the rock beaches, visit the parks or check out the community garden, making it feel like you’re on vacation. Whether you arrive by ferry, kayak or private boat it’s our goal to make your trip to The Dinghy Dock Pub and Protection Island a memorable one!

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Events

Our Upcoming

Events

Upcoming Events

WELCOME!  The Dinghy Dock Pub is currently closed for the winter. We expect to open end of March/early April.  The ferry is still operating on the daily schedule, see Ferry Info. 
WELCOME!  The Dinghy Dock Pub is currently closed for the winter. We expect to open end of March/early April.  The ferry is still operating on the daily schedule, see Ferry Info.