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Sports & Recreation in Nanaimo

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    Jeff’s Kayak and Bike Rentals

    Nanaimo

    5.0(362)Rated 5 out of 5 from 362 reviews

    Explore Newcastle Island by kayak, bike, paddle board, or paddle boat. Jeff's Rentals operates exclusively on Newcastle Island (Saysutshun), at Kanaka Bay. Take the ferry from Maffeo Sutton…

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    Jeff’s Kayak and Bike Rentals, Nanaimo
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    Island Römer Adventures

    Nanaimo

    5.0(243)Rated 5 out of 5 from 243 reviews

    Guided sea kayak tours out of Nanaimo: three hours around Departure Bay, four to Saysutshun — Newcastle Island — and a seven-hour paddle to Pirate's Cove, in single or tandem boats. They…

    Island Römer Adventures, Nanaimo
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    Coastal Blue Adventures Ltd

    Nanaimo

    5.0(170)Rated 5 out of 5 from 170 reviews

    Charters out of Stones Marina in Nanaimo, fishing chinook and working water from the Gulf Islands out to Barkley Sound, with wildlife viewing, sightseeing and kayaking added on request. The…

    Coastal Blue Adventures Ltd, Nanaimo
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    Lets Go Kayaking Guided Adventure Tours

    Nanaimo

    5.0(99)Rated 5 out of 5 from 99 reviews

    Guided kayak trips from Nanaimo, from a day in the Gulf Islands through a two-day overnight tour and a three-day north Gulf Islands paddle to four days in the Broken Group and three at…

    Lets Go Kayaking Guided Adventure Tours, Nanaimo
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    Fisherman’s Life Charters

    Nanaimo

    5.0(27)Rated 5 out of 5 from 27 reviews

    Bonk It! is a 2016 Kingfisher 2825 with twin Yamaha 150s, working out of Page's Resort & Marina on Gabriola Island with up to six aboard. Trips fish chinook and coho, lingcod and rockfish…

    Fisherman’s Life Charters, Nanaimo
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    Andrew's West Coast Adventures

    Nanaimo

    4.9(17)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews

    Fishing charters out of Nanaimo for salmon, lingcod and BC spot prawns, also picking up guests from the Parksville and Qualicum Beach side.

    Andrew's West Coast Adventures, Nanaimo
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    Page's Resort & Marina

    Nanaimo

    4.6(226)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 226 reviews

    Page's Resort & Marina on Silva Bay has one and two bedroom cottages with full kitchens and wood burning stoves, a campground with tent and RV sites, and a full-service marina. Cottages…

    Page's Resort & Marina, Nanaimo
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    Invictus Charters

    Nanaimo

    4.2(62)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 62 reviews

    A custom aluminium Silver Streak taking up to six anglers out of Nanaimo for salmon, halibut and bottom fish, or dropping traps for prawns and crab — there is an evening crab-and-dinner run…

    Invictus Charters, Nanaimo
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    Discovery Kayaking Ltd.

    Nanaimo

    5.0(5)Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

    Guided sea kayaking in Johnstone Strait, Blackney Passage and Blackfish Sound, based at Telegraph Cove with a base camp on Sophia Island. The Orca Day Trip pairs a morning of wildlife…

    Discovery Kayaking Ltd., Nanaimo
  • Nanaimo Paddling Centre in Nanaimo

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    Nanaimo Paddling Centre

    Nanaimo

    4.8(5)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

    A dragon boat centre at Anchor Way in Nanaimo, home to the Nusa'lon Dragons and the Nanaimo Paddling Club. Mixed and women's crews…

    Nanaimo Paddling Centre, Nanaimo
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    Bish'N'Son Fishing Adventures

    Nanaimo

    4.7(9)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews

    All-day charters on a 28-foot offshore Pursuit fishing the waters off Bamfield. Chinook and halibut hold from June through August, with coho of up to 25 pounds arriving late August into…

    Bish'N'Son Fishing Adventures, Nanaimo
  • GA Westcoast Fishing Charters in Nanaimo

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    GA Westcoast Fishing Charters

    Nanaimo

    5.0(1)Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 reviews

    Touring and fishing charters for parties of one to three, based in Nanaimo and working both the east and west coasts of Vancouver…

    GA Westcoast Fishing Charters, 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
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    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
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    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
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    The Abyss Trailhead

    Nanaimo

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

    Nanaimo

    Nanaimo Boxing Club has been part of the city since 1971 and reopened in September 2023 under new owners Ivy and Aubrey, who bring a combined 30 years of boxing experience. Group classes run…

    Nanaimo Boxing Club, 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
  • Cottonwood Golf Course in Nanaimo

    Sports & Recreation

    Cottonwood Golf Course

    Nanaimo

    Cottonwood Golf Course, Nanaimo
  • FLVX Fight Sports in Nanaimo

    Sports & Recreation

    FLVX Fight Sports

    Nanaimo

    Downtown Nanaimo combat-sports gym and event space on Commercial Street.

    FLVX Fight Sports, Nanaimo
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    Frank Crane Arena

    Nanaimo

    Frank Crane Arena, Nanaimo
  • Sports & Recreation

    Gabriola Golf & Country Club

    Nanaimo

    Gabriola Golf & Country Club, Nanaimo
  • Sports & Recreation

    Nanaimo Golf Club

    Nanaimo

    Nanaimo Golf Club, Nanaimo
  • Community

    Oliver Woods Community Centre

    Nanaimo

    Oliver Woods Community Centre, Nanaimo
  • Sports & Recreation

    Pryde Vista Golf Course

    Nanaimo

    Pryde Vista Golf Course, Nanaimo
  • Sports & Recreation

    Rotary Field House

    Nanaimo

    Community field house at Nanaimo's Third Street sports fields.

    Rotary Field House, Nanaimo
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    Winchelsea View Golf Course

    Nanaimo

    Winchelsea View Golf Course, Nanaimo
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    • Qualicum Beach118
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