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Things to do in Nanaimo

 
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Wildheart Adventures
Ranked #1 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Tours
Owner description: Join us in our 23rd season exploring gorgeous Vancouver Island. Kayak with orca whales in Johnstone Strait, grey whales in... more » Owner description: Join us in our 23rd season exploring gorgeous Vancouver Island. Kayak with orca whales in Johnstone Strait, grey whales in Clayoquot Sound. Our tours feature gourmet camping cuisine, fun-loving certified guides, premium kayaking and safety equipment and we have both camping and lodge based tours. « less
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Ranked #2 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Parks
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Ranked #3 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Parks
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Ranked #4 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #5 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Parks
Owner description: Minutes from Nanaimo, BC, people have taken to the trees to test their courage and unleash their wild.Nestled in spectacular... more » Owner description: Minutes from Nanaimo, BC, people have taken to the trees to test their courage and unleash their wild.Nestled in spectacular natural settings, WildPlay Nanaimo's Elements and games entertain and challenge kids, teens, and adults who love to climb, swing, jump, and zip into outdoor adventures.Playing on the ever-popular Monkido aerial obstacle course ignites primal screams of laughter. Guests bring out the monkey at heart while push their limits by traversing progressively higher and more challenging zip lines and suspended games. Each park has a different combination of skill-testing games, unleash them all!Want to push your bravery to the max? WildPlay Nanaimo also offers the thrilling Bungy Jump and King Swing Elements, launching the bravest of guests an unforgettable 150’ over a river canyon. For just as fun, but less spine-tingling, adventures the Canyon Zip line offers a gentle flight above the Nanaimo River.WildPlay Elements are suitable for all generations, and sizes of groups, to enjoy a personal adventure, celebration, or become an ""Ultimate WildPlayer"" by conquering all Park Elements.Access requirements apply. « less
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Ranked #6 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: History Museums; Museums
Owner description: Nanaimo Museum: Discover Nanaimo’s fascinating history in our new museum located in the VI Conference Centre. The main... more » Owner description: Nanaimo Museum: Discover Nanaimo’s fascinating history in our new museum located in the VI Conference Centre. The main gallery offers a sense of what life was like for Nanaimo's earliest settlers and the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Our award winning replica coal mine is a special treat. The museum also manages the Bastion, an original Hudson's Bay Company post built in 1853. Don’t miss the gift shop!Museum Hours: 10am - 5pm Monday to SaturdaySummer Hours: Open Daily 10am - 5pm « less
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Ranked #7 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Parks
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Ranked #8 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Tours
Owner description: Central Island Adventure Tours is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia and we supply local fishing charters and boat tours... more » Owner description: Central Island Adventure Tours is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia and we supply local fishing charters and boat tours through the Gulf Islands and remote camping drop off and pickup services at local islands. « less
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Ranked #9 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Water Sports
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Ranked #10 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Spas
Owner description: Soothing Touch Massage & Esthetics is a tranquil home based Spa located in North/Central Nanaimo, offering all relaxation... more » Owner description: Soothing Touch Massage & Esthetics is a tranquil home based Spa located in North/Central Nanaimo, offering all relaxation Massage and Esthetics Services to help you Relax, Renew and Rejuvenate. « less
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Ranked #11 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Tours
Owner description: Tour company specializing in daily small groups and family tours in Nanaimo. Tours meet passengers off cruise ships as well... more » Owner description: Tour company specializing in daily small groups and family tours in Nanaimo. Tours meet passengers off cruise ships as well as local tourist visiting the area. Tours can last 3.5 hours with narrated guide around surrounding area enjoying parks, amazing vistas, waterfalls and lunch is included. Tours can be arranged for groups that wish to do a specific interest. « less
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Ranked #12 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Tours
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Ranked #13 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Bowling Alleys
Owner description: At Brechin Lanes we are proud to offer 16 State-of-the-Art 5 Pin bowling lanes. We also feature: automatic scoring, bumper... more » Owner description: At Brechin Lanes we are proud to offer 16 State-of-the-Art 5 Pin bowling lanes. We also feature: automatic scoring, bumper bowling, glow bowling, Youth & Adult & 55+ leagues, a Pro Shop for both 5 Pin needs as well as lawn bowling supplies, party facilities and a great snack bar. We also have special group and family combos. Our friendly staff are ready to help you have a great time. Brechin Lanes -- Nanaimo's Place For Family Fun -- Since 1956! « less
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Ranked #14 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Water Sports
Owner description: We are a PADI 5 star scuba shop. Learn to scuba dive, rent scuba or snorkeling gear, hire a Dive master for a personal tour... more » Owner description: We are a PADI 5 star scuba shop. Learn to scuba dive, rent scuba or snorkeling gear, hire a Dive master for a personal tour of our favorite dive sites. Upgrade your open water certification to an advanced or dry suit course. We'd like to show you why Vancouver Island is rated a top ten dive destination year after year. We are a full scuba shop, we sell and rent scuba and snorkeling gear. We offer air and Nitrox fills, we service scuba gear. We teach courses and dive all year round. Please contact us before your trip to arrange any courses, rentals or dive master services so we can arrange schedules before your visit. « less
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Ranked #15 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Farms
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Ranked #16 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Water Sports
Owner description: We provide scuba diving and snorkeling lessons, tours, sales and service to people from all over the world. BC has the best... more » Owner description: We provide scuba diving and snorkeling lessons, tours, sales and service to people from all over the world. BC has the best cold water diving in the world with unique sealife. Nanaimo offers some of the best shore access as well as boat trips. NDO can provide equipment and a guide to help you enjoy whatever underwater experience you desire. « less
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Ranked #17 of 20 attractions in Nanaimo
Category: Flea/ Street Markets
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Category: Boat Tours
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Category: Boat Tours
Owner description: Sportfishing at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, is one of the world's great vacation travel experiences. Located at the absolute,... more » Owner description: Sportfishing at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, is one of the world's great vacation travel experiences. Located at the absolute, extreme tip of Mexico's famous Baja California peninsula, "Cabo" is a magic vacation spot where sportfishing tourism is so intense that on any given morning it is often possible to see more than 200 charter boats leaving the crowded marina, carrying eager vacationers who have come from all over the world to catch marlin, tuna, sailfish, wahoo, dorado (also known as dolphinfish or mahi mahi), and dozens of other game fish species, such as red snapper, yellowtail, sierra, jack crevalle, roosterfish, groupers, and many, many more. « less
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Category: Historic Sites
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