An ancient place of arrival, reborn as community.
The Village at stlilnup honors Snuneymuxw heritage with thoughtful design, local gathering spaces, and meaningful connections.
Where boatyard craft meets Snuneymuxw roots
Every detail at The Village at stlilnup tells a story. Timber framing, native landscaping, and waterfront views honor the land's ancient past.
Boatyard-inspired architecture
Exposed timber framing and industrial elements soften into warm, welcoming spaces that nod to Nanaimo's maritime heritage.
Snuneymuxw landscaping
Native plants and thoughtful greenery connect the space to the land, honoring the Coast Salish heritage of this ancient place of arrival.
Waterfront gathering spaces
Open-air and covered areas invite locals and visitors to linger, share meals, and build community along the water's edge.
Restaurants and retail
Exclusive new dining and beloved local shops create reasons to stay, explore, and return to The Village at stlilnup in Nanaimo.
Wellness and fitness spaces
Move, breathe, and thrive in dedicated wellness areas designed to support your health and connection to community.
Locals and visitors share their experience
Real stories from people who've discovered what makes The Village at stlilnup a gathering place worth returning to.
Walking into The Village felt like coming home. The boatyard design is stunning, and you can feel the care put into honoring this place's history.
Jennifer Walsh
Local resident, Nanaimo
The mix of restaurants, retail, and wellness spaces means there's something for everyone. We've already made it a weekend destination for our family.
Marcus Okonkwo
Visitor from Victoria
The Snuneymuxw landscaping and design details show real respect for this place's roots. It's a gathering space that actually means something.
Sarah Chen
Community advocate, Nanaimo
Coast Salish Canna being here is important. The Village gets that this space has layers of meaning, and they're honoring that.
David Littlebear
Local business owner
The restaurants here are thoughtful, the retail space feels curated, and the wellness area is exactly what Nanaimo needed. Real quality.
Priya Sharma
Regular visitor
This place brings different parts of the community together in a way that actually works. You can feel it the moment you walk in.
Tom Harrison
Nanaimo resident
A gathering place rooted in thousands of years of arrival
Stlilnup has always been a place where people came together. Long before today, this waterfront was an ancient destination for Coast Salish peoples. The Village at stlilnup honors that legacy by creating a modern community hub that welcomes everyone to connect, gather, and belong in Nanaimo.
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A gathering place that's reshaping Nanaimo's waterfront
The Village at stlilnup brings locals and visitors together in a space designed to honor heritage and build lasting community connections.
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Square feet of community space
A purpose-built waterfront destination designed for meaningful gatherings and connection.
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Unique dining and retail tenants
Exclusive restaurants and beloved local businesses creating vibrant spaces for the community.
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Snuneymuxw-inspired design
Boatyard architecture softened with timber framing and culturally significant native landscaping.
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Ancient place of arrival
Honoring stlilnup's heritage as a historic gathering point for the Coast Salish people.