Coast Bastion Hotel

On the Nanaimo waterfront, the harbour becomes part of the guest list.

Coast Bastion Hotel sits on Bastion Street in the heart of downtown Nanaimo, right on the water, with harbour views that give a wedding a distinctly coastal feeling.

For larger celebrations, the hotel's ballroom has high ceilings and can easily accommodate a banquet reception, with room for dinner, speeches and dancing.

For something smaller, the Malaspina Room opens onto a second-floor balcony, a setting the hotel suggests for open-air ceremonies or cocktail hours.

In all, the hotel offers more than 9,400 square feet of event space, including smaller rooms such as the Colvile and Quadra Rooms, which might suit a rehearsal gathering or a smaller get-together.

Fresh, locally sourced catering can be tailored to the couple's style, and the hotel's team offers attentive service and guidance through each stage of planning.

Guests travelling for the wedding can stay right in the hotel, which also has the Minnoz Restaurant and Lounge, and group room blocks can be requested.

For couples who picture a harbourfront celebration with everyone staying close in downtown Nanaimo, Coast Bastion Hotel offers ocean views, flexible spaces and a team ready to help.