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What to do and see in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours
Vancouver Island's second-largest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Home to events like the harbor's Bathtub Race, the city of 75,000 offers outdoor opportunities from full-moon kayaking to golfing. Boat-fresh seafood graces tables at an ever-increasing number of restaurants. This gateway to island adventures is easily reached by fast ferry or floatplane from downtown Vancouver or by scheduled ferries from Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen.
Restaurants in Nanaimo
1. Vancouver Island Expeditions
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5.0 based on 158 reviews
We create authentic, intimate and memorable visitor experiences while honouring the culture, heritage, and natural beauty of Vancouver Island. Let us show you our backyard and help you discover places that inspire stories!
2. Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours is a premier charter service offering a variety of fishing charters as well as three distinct scenic and wildlife tours. With over a decade of marine experience in Nanaimo, a fully equipped and licensed vessel and convenient moorage right next to the Departure Bay ferry terminal, you will be sure to enjoy your trip.
3. Go Outdoors Adventure
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A day hiking business run by Bryce Copeland. Bryce guides on the local trails around Nanaimo, BC. Some sights we see along the way are rivers, gorges, mines, suspension bridges, waterfalls, and custom hikes.
4. Vancouver Island Whale Watch
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5.0 based on 176 reviews
Experience BC's most sustainable whale watching on an unforgettable day at sea aboard our open zodiac-style boat or our semi-covered boat. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more! Our 3-4 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown Nanaimo BC, April-October. We guarantee you'll see a whale, or your next trip is on us!
5. Explore Vancouver Island
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Explore Vancouver Island is a tour company based in Central Vancouver Island. We collaborate with like-minded locals to offer unforgettable experiences. There is a certain feeling people get when they arrive on Vancouver Island, we like to call that “Island Time”. You will have the option to choose your own adventure and experience for yourself why Vancouver Island is such a tourism destination!
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