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May
61°F 16°C
44°F 6°C
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67°F 19°C
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73°F 22°C
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74°F 23°C
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67°F 19°C
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Oct
56°F 13°C
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Newcastle Island
Ollie #1 of 13 attractions in Nanaimo
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Parks
WildPlay Element Parks Nanaimo
Ollie #2 of 13 attractions in Nanaimo
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
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,...... 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
Attraction type  Parks
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Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Ollie #3 of 13 attractions in Nanaimo
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  19.3 miles from city center
Nanaimo Museum
Ollie #4 of 13 attractions in Nanaimo
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
This museum tells the story of the Snuneymuxw people and of the coal-mining industry of this region.
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums
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Central Island Adventure Tours Ltd.
Ollie #5 of 13 attractions in Nanaimo
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
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...... 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
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  42.2 miles from city center
Soothing Touch Massage & Esthetics
Ollie #6 of 13 attractions in Nanaimo
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Soothing Touch Massage & Esthetics is a tranquil home based Spa located in North/Central Nanaimo, offering all relaxation Massage and Esthetics...... 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
Attraction type  Spas
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Wildheart Adventures
Ollie #7 of 13 attractions in Nanaimo
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Join us in our 20th summer exploring gorgeous Vancouver Island. Kayak with orca whales in Johnstone Strait, grey whales in Clayoquot Sound. Our tours...... more » Owner description: Join us in our 20th summer 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
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  9.5 miles from city center
Nanaimo Dive Outfitters
Ollie #8 of 13 attractions in Nanaimo
5 of 5 stars 1 review
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...... 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
Attraction type  Water sports
Big Time Sport Fishing
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...... 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
Attraction type  Boat Tours
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Sink or Swim Scuba
Scuba diving and snorkeling lessons, rentals, sales and service.
Attraction type  Water sports
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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Harbour Air Seaplanes
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tours
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