Welcome to our Oceanside Retreat!! Karen and Bill Stant welcome you to Hammond Bay Oceanside Bed and Breakfast, a quiet and peaceful retreat in beautiful Nanaimo, BC. known as the Harbour City, located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. We will do our best to ensure that your stay in Nanaimo is one to remember. Our private beach is great for swimming and sunbathing. Hammond Bay is ideal for kayaking, canoeing, diving, birdwatching, etc. Piper's Lagoon Park and Neck Point Park are just a short stroll along the seashore. Hiking trails, picnic areas, and swimming are features of both parks. Please remember to bring your ...