Flying Fish Nanaimo

Located in a heritage building in downtown Nanaimo, we offer 6,400 square feet of cooking, living and giving must-haves.

Flying Fish offers a fantastic selection of fun, funky and functional items for your home. From custom-made sofas to top quality bed linen to kitchen essentials and jewelry, we have everything you need for cooking, living and giving.

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 09/10/2024

Custom furniture made in Canada.
Let us help you find that perfect sofa, sectional, loveseat or chair.
We're here to help you find the style & fabric that's just right for your space.
Bring in your wish list, measurements and even pictures of your space. We'll walk you through the steps to make this an easy & enjoyable process.
You can even take home fabric samples to see them in your own home to be extra sure you've made the right choice.

09/02/2024

We will CLOSED on Monday, September 2nd, for Labour Day.
Wishing all of our valued customers a happy & safe long weekend ❀️

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 09/01/2024

With these beautiful candles from Capri Blue, fill your home the delicious scents of autumn πŸ‚
Apple Cider Social features notes of crisp apple, cinnamon, juicy pear with grated clove, and fresh nutmeg. Pumpkin Dulce has gourmand notes of white pumpkin, sweet gingersnap, nutmeg & whipped vanilla.
Chestnut Embers contains cozy notes of roasted chestnut, bitter orange, black cardamom, tonka bean & ember musk.

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 08/20/2024

πŸ‚New Fall Arrivals!!

Photos from Nanaimo International Jazz Festival's post 08/17/2024

So fun , another awesome event just around the corner .
One more night market this next Thursday !

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 08/15/2024

Tonight is the second to last Night Market of the 2024 season!
Here's the food truck & entertainment lineup for Thursday August 15th!
Come on down so you don't miss out on the fun!
We will be open until 9 P.M.

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 08/15/2024

They're baaaaaack!
The ISO chair is a multi function chair available in single or double.
It's a chair! It's a bed! It's a chaise recliner! The chair swivels 360 degrees and reclines into 5 different positions.
This is great piece for small spaces and in flex spaces for that extra overnight guest.
Come on down and check it out for yourself!

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 08/10/2024

New Arrival!!
Mosa: Every Bottle Has a Story
These fun & unique upcycled pieces are made from 'rescued' glass bottles. The fun & deliciously scented candles are made using sustainably sourced soy wax, promoting both your well-being and a greener planet. 🌎
When you purchase a Mosa product you are rescuing a glass bottle that could've ended up in the landfill. β™»

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 08/08/2024

It's Commercial Street Market Night!
There are just 3 market nights left so come on down and enjoy the Food, Fun & Festivities!
We will be open to serve you until 9 p.m. tonight.
See you soon!!

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 08/06/2024

New Arrivals by Paddywax!
Introducing Apothecary Noir candles in old world inspired jars. These beautiful 8 oz candles deliver sophisticated scents with an extra dose of decadence.
Also new are the 3 oz Beam Candles that deliver a compact, yet powerful source of ambient light and delicious fragrance for a cozy atmosphere in any space.
Both candle lines are housed in reusable vessels so once your candle is finshed you can reuse them for all sorts of things!

08/05/2024

We will be CLOSED Monday Aug.5th for B.C. Day.
The store will be open Tuesday Aug.6th 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 08/04/2024

We have a great selection of Vancouver Island made 'Woodly' wood Magnets, Bookmarks & Postcards.
Unique art images are added to sustainable wood pieces that are beautiful as well as functional. The birch postcards can be mailed with regualar postage and can also be used as a coaster.

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 08/01/2024

Come on Downtown for some Food, Fun & Entertainment!
We will be open until 9 P.M. for your shopping convenience.

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 07/31/2024

Did you know that we have a large selection of puzzles?
Fun designs from Villager Puzzles, The New Yorker, Native Northwest, WasGij & more!
Why not get one to take camping or to the cabin this summer? 🧩
Family fun for Everyone!!

07/28/2024

We decided to switch things up in the store and rearrange a few things. The store now has a more open and airy feeling. Tell us what you think!

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 07/26/2024

It's Bathtub Weekend and 'Ula' is ready to race! πŸŒŠπŸ›ŸπŸ›€
Downtown will be full of Fun & Festivities all weekend long! Food Trucks, Vendors & Entertainment kick off the weekend at Maffeo Sutton Park on Friday, the Fun Sailpast on Wheels Parade on Saturday @10:30 a.m. and the big race is on Sunday @ 11 a.m.
A HUGE thank you to CFMETR in Nanoose for the loan of the racing tub for our front window display!
Good Luck to all the racers participating! πŸ†

07/25/2024

Good news! We just received a new kitchen order and we have CHERRY PITTERS! πŸ’

07/21/2024

Fun in the sun !
Downtown in the heart ❀️ of the city .

And the day is here - Happy 38th SILLY BOAT REGATTA
Maffeo Sutton Park 10 - 3 pm
Boats start building from 7:30 am till noon - race starts at 1 pm

Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this day possible for families in our community!!!
Hope to see you here - but if you can't make it down keep checking the page as we will have updates all day long !!!
Let the boat building begin and the day of silliness explode as we raise funds to help kids in our community! :-D

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 07/18/2024

Tonight is the Commercial Street Night Market!
Come on down and enjoy the festivities and fun!
We are open until 9 p.m. for your shopping convenience.

07/14/2024

Imagine the sweet dreams you would have in this beautiful bedroom ensemble. 😴
This new acacia wood Atlanis bed with matching side tables and 6 drawer dresser are ready to go home with you.
Make the look complete with this gorgeous Medora duvet cover set, accent pillows and throw.

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 07/13/2024

2024 Nanaimo Dragon Boat Regatta
When: Saturday July 13th
Where: Maffeo Sutton Park

An exciting day of dragon boat racing and onshore activities for paddlers and spectators alike at Nanaimo’s beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park.
9am start for racing.
11:20am for the Breast Cancer Survivor Challenge Race followed by the Paddler Honour Arch and Carnation Ceremony.
12:00pm for the Cedar Blessing Ceremony on Lagoon Beach.
4:20pm for the last race of the day.
Medal ceremonies to follow in the back parking lot at White Sails Pub.
Lots of additional activities on shore with live entertainment, local vendors, and food trucks.

07/11/2024

Fun Downtown tonight and awesome food and shopping .

07/11/2024
07/11/2024

Love the Marine Festival!

07/11/2024

Here's your chance to vote for your favourite Nanaimo businesses! We're honoured to have been nominated in 7 catagories, including:

Best Place to Shop
Best Customer Service
Best Furniture Store
Best Housewares Linen Store

Everyone that votes has a chance to win a $250 gas card to Mid Island CO-OP...and who couldn't use FREE gas!?





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07/06/2024

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Nanaimo Bar Gelato
Our homemade custard gelato base layered with morels of nanaimo bar and swirled with chocolate fudge. Does't get much better!

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 07/06/2024

We'd like to send out a BIG warm welcome to our newest neighbour, Piasanos Slice Shop!
Takeaway pizza by the slice or a whole pie! πŸ•
Check them out on Instagram @ Paisanos.slice.shop for their hours of operation.

Photos from Flying Fish Nanaimo's post 07/04/2024

Commercial Street Night Market is on TONIGHT!!
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Shopping, Food, Entertainment and FUN!!

06/30/2024

We will be CLOSED on Canada Day, Monday, July 1st
Wishing all of our valued customers a fabulous long weekend πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

06/24/2024

Happy customer photo! πŸ“Έ
One of our beautiful live edge Restore tables has found it's way into another customers home.
This beauty is paired with a matching live edge bench and 2 styles of fabric covered dining chairs.
A stunning set to go with the stunning views from this dining room!
The Restore table is available in 3 lengths: 71" , 84" & 98"

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Our Story

Located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo, Flying Fish offers high quality, funky and fun items to own, share and gift. From custom sofas and unique art, to cookware and bakeware, to quality Turkish towels and luxurious bedding, to jewelry and kitchen gadgets, we really have it all.

Here are some popular items people are looking for at this time that we carry:


  • Assorted baking supplies, including Dutch ovens, proofing baskets, rolling pins and fabric bread bags.

  • Candy making supplies including thermometers, molds, etc.
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    180 Commercial Street
    Nanaimo, BC
    V9R5G6

    Opening Hours

    Monday 10:30am - 5:30pm
    Tuesday 10:30am - 5:30pm
    Wednesday 10:30am - 5:30pm
    Thursday 10:30am - 5:30pm
    Friday 10:30am - 5:30pm
    Saturday 10:30am - 5:30pm
    Sunday 10:30am - 5:30pm

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