Barnacle Ink – Tattoo Shop

Centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a scenic city looking out over the Salish Sea to the Coastal Mountains on mainland British Columbia. The harbor is the central focus of the city, where seaplanes take off and land, boats and tours come and go, and walking trails line the shore. Outdoor activities are plentiful, varying from whale watching, scuba diving, to bungie jumping, kayaking and hiking just to name a few, and an eclectic downtown area that’s brimming with exciting attractions. Being only a ferry away from Vancouver, Nanaimo is a fast growing town thanks to its location and it’s nearly year round comfortable and moderate climate. Form 90 thousands in 2019 to nearly 110 Thousands in 2023. Being situated on central Vancouver Island, it is easy to travel to either end of the island for a day trip, or take a weekend to go surfing in Tofino! The port city is a convenient landing spot for tourism, and Barnacle Ink being situation downtown of the old highway brings a lot of clientele, from walk-ins to new and repeats.