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  • Vancouver Island Whale Watch in Nanaimo

    Tours & Activities

    Vancouver Island Whale Watch

    Nanaimo

    4.8(573)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 573 reviews
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    Whale-watching tours depart from Nanaimo year-round on open zodiac-style boats or a semi-covered vessel, with trips usually 3-5…

    Vancouver Island Whale Watch, Nanaimo

  • Brewery & Winery

    Millstone Estate Winery

    Nanaimo

    3.5(68)Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 68 reviews

    A small family farm and vineyard on East Wellington Road in Nanaimo, making its wine on site. Walk-ins are welcome Saturday and Sunday between 1 and 4pm; weekdays go by appointment.

    Millstone Estate Winery, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Dodd Narrows

    Nanaimo

    5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on Google

    Narrow tidal channel with strong currents, used by kayakers and for viewing marine life.

    Dodd Narrows, Nanaimo

  • Museum & Gallery

    Protection Island Museum

    Nanaimo

    5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on Google

    Island history museum featuring artifacts and pirate tales.

    Protection Island Museum, Nanaimo
  • Scenery tours Vancouver Island in Nanaimo

    Tours & Activities

    Scenery tours Vancouver Island

    Nanaimo

    RomanticKid friendly
    5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on Google

    Wildlife and nature-photography tours rated 5.0.

    Scenery tours Vancouver Island, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Neck Point Park

    Nanaimo

    4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google

    Coastal park with hiking trails and wildlife viewing.

    Neck Point Park, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Pipers Lagoon Park

    Nanaimo

    4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google

    Coastal trails and birdwatching in Nanaimo with sunset views over the water.

    Pipers Lagoon Park, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Sugarloaf Mountain Park

    Nanaimo

    4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google
    Sugarloaf Mountain Park, Nanaimo
  • Vancouver Island Military Museum in Nanaimo

    Museum & Gallery

    Vancouver Island Military Museum

    Nanaimo·$

    4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google

    Museum with 25+ exhibits spanning Canadian military history from the War of 1812 through Afghanistan. Displays cover homefront…

    Vancouver Island Military Museum, Nanaimo
  • WildPlay Nanaimo in Nanaimo

    Tours & Activities

    WildPlay Nanaimo

    Nanaimo

    4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google

    Aerial adventure park on Nanaimo River Road with bungy jumping and a primal swing.

    WildPlay Nanaimo, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Ammonite Falls

    Nanaimo

    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    Waterfall reached by hiking trail.

    Ammonite Falls, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Oliver Woods Park

    Nanaimo

    Kid friendly
    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    Park with nature trails and a community centre.

    Oliver Woods Park, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Westwood Lake Park

    Nanaimo

    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    Lake park in Nanaimo with walking trails and kayak access.

    Westwood Lake Park, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Bowen Park

    Nanaimo

    Kid friendly
    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    City park with trail network and maintained gardens.

    Bowen Park, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Buttertubs Marsh Park

    Nanaimo

    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google
    Buttertubs Marsh Park, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Colliery Dam Park

    Nanaimo

    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Trail network for hiking and mountain biking.

    Colliery Dam Park, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Harewood Centennial Park

    Nanaimo

    Kid friendly
    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Sports fields, nature trails and playground in Nanaimo.

    Harewood Centennial Park, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Maffeo Sutton Park

    Nanaimo

    Kid friendly
    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Art sculptures and kayak launch on Nanaimo waterfront.

    Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Jack Point and Biggs Park

    Nanaimo

    Romantic
    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google

    Trails for hiking and birdwatching, with picnic spots, in Nanaimo.

    Jack Point and Biggs Park, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Morden Colliery Historic Provincial Park

    Nanaimo

    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google

    Historic provincial park at the site of a former coal mine with nature trails.

    Morden Colliery Historic Provincial Park, Nanaimo

  • Museum & Gallery

    Nanaimo Museum

    Nanaimo

    Kid friendly
    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google

    Coal mining and Snuneymuxw First Nation exhibits.

    Nanaimo Museum, Nanaimo

  • Hiking

    The Abyss Trailhead

    Nanaimo

    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google
    The Abyss Trailhead, Nanaimo

  • Sports & Recreation

    Beban Park

    Nanaimo

    Kid friendly
    4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google

    Swimming pool and sports facilities at a recreation complex.

    Beban Park, Nanaimo
  • Dickinson Crossing in Nanaimo

    Shopping

    Dickinson Crossing

    Nanaimo

    Kid friendlyDog Friendly
    4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google

    Outdoor shopping center with cafes and boutiques.

    Dickinson Crossing, Nanaimo

  • Park & Nature

    Loudon Park and Trail

    Nanaimo

    4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google

    Victoria Ave park in Nanaimo with trails and kayaking access, rated 4.4.

    Loudon Park and Trail, Nanaimo

  • Museum & Gallery

    The Bastion

    Nanaimo

    Kid friendly
    4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google

    Hudson's Bay Company bastion with cannon firing.

    The Bastion, Nanaimo

  • Museum & Gallery

    Nanaimo Art Gallery

    Nanaimo

    4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on Google

    Local artist exhibitions and art workshops at 150 Commercial Street.

    Nanaimo Art Gallery, Nanaimo

  • Attraction

    Downtown Nanaimo

    Nanaimo

    Live Music
    4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on Google

    Shopping and dining on the Nanaimo waterfront.

    Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo

  • Museum & Gallery

    Museum of Natural History

    Nanaimo·$$

    Kid friendly
    4.0on GoogleRated 4 out of 5 on Google

    Interactive exhibits covering fossils, marine life and First Nations history at 900 Fifth Street in Nanaimo.

    Museum of Natural History, Nanaimo
  • Godden Finger Labyrinth Museum in Nanaimo

    Museum & Gallery

    Godden Finger Labyrinth Museum

    Nanaimo

    Finger labyrinth museum focused on meditation and mindfulness.

    Godden Finger Labyrinth Museum, Nanaimo

  • Tours & Activities

    Tourism Nanaimo Visitor Centre

    Nanaimo

    4.3(417)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 417 reviews
    Tourism Nanaimo Visitor Centre, Nanaimo
  • Ric's Reef Paddling Outpost in Nanaimo

    Tours & Activities

    Ric's Reef Paddling Outpost

    Nanaimo

    5.0(1)Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 reviews
    Ric's Reef Paddling Outpost, Nanaimo

  • Attraction

    Beban House

    Nanaimo

    Beban House, Nanaimo

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