Vacations in Nanaimo
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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From $202.99 per night
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Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Denman Island, Canada
Small-group zodiac tour on a 12-passenger vessel through the Gulf Islands for killer whale, humpback, sea lion sightings
From $183.08
From $107 per day
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 910 reviews
From $190.51 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,259 reviews
From $145.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews
From $175.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews
From $180.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,185 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
From $204.90 per night
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Vacations in Nanaimo: Things to know
Most booked car type | Medium car |
|---|---|
Avg. daily price for Medium car | $36 per day |
Avg. cost of stay | $117 per night |
Best time to visit | August and September |
Most popular flight route | SFO San Francisco International Airport to YCD Nanaimo Airport |
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Best places to visit in Nanaimo
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Parksville Sunset Whale and Wildlife Adventure
Denman Island, Canada
Small-group wildlife tours in the Salish Sea featuring Biggs killer whales, humpbacks, white-sided dolphins, harbour seals, bald eagles
From $165.87
Parksville Half Day Whale and Wildlife Adventure
Denman Island, Canada
Small-group marine wildlife photography tours focusing on Salish Sea whales and ecosystem with certified captains
From $165.87
Nanaimo Seaplane tour: Strait of Georgia Experience
Denman Island, Canada
A 40-minute seaplane flightseeing trip with two takeoffs and landings to the Sunshine Coast flexible return timing
From $214.10
Get in the holiday spirit with a scavenger hunt by Holly Jolly Hunt in Nanaimo
Denman Island, Canada
Self-guided holiday scavenger hunt using smartphone app to locate holiday items, earn points and compete on leaderboard
From $20
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Denman Island, Canada
Guided small-group whale-watching aboard 12-passenger Kula through the Salish Sea with covered seating and open rear deck
From $183.08
1.5 hour guided SUP tour on the pristine waters of Cowichan Lake
Denman Island, Canada
A paddleboarding area at Gordon Bay Provincial Park on Cowichan Lake with towering trees and pristine waters
From $43.21
Paddle Out at Dusk for Glow Night Cruise in Gordon Bay
Denman Island, Canada
Guided evening paddle from Gordon Bay to Gordon Bay Islands about 400m, onboard presentation, LED-lit waters, moss-covered cliffs
From $50.53
Private Whale Watching Nanaimo with Open Boat
Denman Island, Canada
Private whale-watching boat with dedicated crew, extra legroom and scenery with opportunities for whale sightings
From $1,757.54
Nanaimo Private Whale Watching
Denman Island, Canada
Private whale-watching tour with exclusive use of boat and crew, whales, coastal scenery, extra legroom
From $1,757.54
Explore Nanaimo with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
Denman Island, Canada
Self-guided zombie scavenger hunt in Nanaimo via app to locate survival items and complete themed tasks
From $20.51
