Alternative Groove

Alternative Groove Surf, Skate, Snow and much more! About Us

No one has been selling your favorite equipment longer then us! Established in 1999.

Alternative Groove is Nanaimo’s original and finest source for Skateboarding, Surfing, Snowboarding, Skiing and Wakeboarding equipment and apparel. We work hard to stay current, and offer a product lineup of only the best and most suitable brands for our customers’ needs. Our huge selection includes pieces from some of the industry’s most popular makes and some unique local and international gems

you won’t find anywhere else. If we don’t have what you’re looking for in stock, we will do our very best to find it for you. The staff at Alternative Groove are passionate about their sports, and are highly knowledgeable of the industry and products we carry.



“We Sell what we Ride, and we Ride what we Sell!”

🏜️New Sendero Provision Company shirts in store! Swing on by, come check them out!🤠
08/23/2026

🏜️New Sendero Provision Company shirts in store! Swing on by, come check them out!🤠

Slowtides are in! We have some returning favourites and some fresh new styles to pick from. The perfect item for any Bea...
08/21/2026

Slowtides are in! We have some returning favourites and some fresh new styles to pick from. The perfect item for any Beach Day!!🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️

With school just around the corner, Skull Skates is ready for a new semester! Grab your hoodies before the Summer is all...
08/16/2026

With school just around the corner, Skull Skates is ready for a new semester!
Grab your hoodies before the Summer is all gone!
Built to survive Recess,
Park sessions,
and boring classes
💀💀💀💀💀

20% percent off select longboards! Great options for catching smooth cruisy waves!(Fins included)
07/19/2026

20% percent off select longboards! Great options for catching smooth cruisy waves!
(Fins included)

06/06/2026

New sets of completes in stock! Time to skate!

New shop shirts just landed. Fire and Ice, which way you going?
06/03/2026

New shop shirts just landed. Fire and Ice, which way you going?

05/24/2026

HALFCABS BACKIN THE BUILDING!
🛹GET OUT AND SKATE🛹

04/16/2026

Time for the big switchover! Shop looks a little different today. Not to worry we still have all our Winter gear in store and it’s all on sale!!!

Fresh batch of decks in shop! Get em while they’re hot!
04/08/2026

Fresh batch of decks in shop! Get em while they’re hot!





EVISEN SKATEBOARDS ARE HERE!!!
04/03/2026

EVISEN SKATEBOARDS ARE HERE!!!

Address

201-6750 Island Highway North Nanaimo, BC Canada
Nanaimo, BC
V9V1S3

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+12503907433

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