Directory of Attractions in Nanaimo,
BC on Vancouver
Island
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Last
updated May 20, 2007
Attractions,
Things to Do, Activities, Guided Tours
and Tour Guides in Nanaimo
At a Glance
Art Galleries &
Tours
ATV Tours
Brewery
Tours
Bungy Jumping
Bus/Van
Tours
Casino
Cultural
Tours
Cycling Tours
Dive Tours
Educational
Tours
Equestrian
Tours
Family Fun Park
Fishing Tours
Golf Courses
Hiking Tours
Horse Carriage Tours
Kayak Tours
Marine/Boat Tours
Rock Climbing
Sailing Tours
Self-Guided Vehicle Tours
Sightseeing
Flight Tours
Theatres
Tour Packagers
Walking Tours
Tour Packagers will can mix and match tours to fit your needs.
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Art
Galleries & Tours
- Nanaimo Art
Gallery
250 740-6350
chrisk@nanaimogallery.ca
or nataliet@nanaimogallery.ca
length: 45 minutes
price: $85 per group
group size: min. 10 to max. 20
pre-booking req'd: Yes
months offered: year round
age restrictions: none
other info: Docent with relevant art knowledge will lead a
gallery tour and discuss art concepts and styles related to
the exhibit.
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Gallery 223
250-741-1188
price: free
other: art classes for adults and children, carries an extraordinary
selection of original paintings, ceramics, glass, wood carvings
and stone sculptures
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Hills Native Art
250-755-7873
price: free
other: large selection of west coast native art in nice
retail display, groups need to call ahead for tour by curator
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Guided
ATV Tours
Track 'n' Trail ATV
250 755-9233 or 250 245-9293
info@trackntrailatv.com
length: 2hr to full day tours
group rates: Yes
group size: 1 to 9
pre-booking req'd: preferable
months offered: year round
age restrictions: drivers 18 yrs+, pass. 6 yrs+
other info: offer outdoor touring aboard easy-to-operate and very
comfortable ATV's. We offer Canada Standards Council training.
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Brewery Tours
· Longwood
Pub Brewery
250 729-8225
Pre-booking req’d: Yes
Age restrictions: 19 yrs+
Other: Every Saturday 3:00 pm brewery tour and tasting.
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Bungy Jumping
Bungy Zone
250 753-5867 or 1-800-668-7771
Price:$99 jump only.
group rates: 15% off
group size: Minimum 10 people
pre-booking req'd: No
months offered: March-October
age restrictions: 12yrs+ and 95lbs min. (If under 19, waivers
must be signed by parent or legal guardian)
Includes: Package deal: $139 incl. 1 jump, T-shirt, video
recording and jump certificate
Other info: Traditional ankle-jumping
from custom built bungy jumping bridge
over the Nanaimo
River.
Other activities at the site include King Swing and TreeGO adventure course. www.wildplayparks.com
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Bus,
Van, SUV Tours
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ETA Bus Tours
250 753-3752
etatours@shaw.ca:
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- Van
Isle Custom Adventures Inc.
secondary services: Bed and Breakfast
250 741-1178
evelyn@vanisleadventures.com
length: 2 hour to 8 hour day; custom
price: $60-$250 per group per day
group size:1 to 3 people
pre-booking req'd: preferable
months offered: April to Oct.
age restrictions: 18yrs+
includes: All reservations, bookings etc. Custom Designed
Escorted tours of Vancouver Island and the Inside
Passage. Cheerful knowledgable
interpreter who speaks German and some Spanish in your
vehicle or mine.
other info: Accomodations
arranged eg. Hotel or B&B.
Shopping, Sightseeing.
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- Gabriola Escorted Tours
secondary
services: walking tours, reflexology
250 247-9518
length: 2 hrs to all day
price:$35pp Min. 2 people
group rates: yes
group size:
pre-booking req'd: preferable
months offered: year round
age restrictions: none
includes: guide, van transport between stops
Other info: cover natural and cultural history of area
including visits to parks and Malaspina Galleries.
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Casinos
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Great Canadian
Casino, Nanaimo
250
753-3033
grouptours@gcgaming.com
Other:
Over 380 slot machines
Special
rates for 15 or more, shuttles, nearby accommodation
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Cultural
Tours
- Snuneymuxw First Nation
250-740-2333
gerrym@snuneymuxwtreaty.ca
length: varies
price:
group rates: Yes
group size:
pre-booking req'd: Yes
months offered: year round
age restrictions: no
includes: guided tour
other info: Snuneymuxw First
Nation offers guided tours for groups within their
traditional territory, along with traditional meals upon
advanced notice.
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Cycling Tours, Nanaimo, BC
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Educational
Tours, Nanaimo, BC
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Coastal Revelations Nature
& Heritage Tours
secondary services: Step-on guide, evening group slideshows,
ancient survival
exercises
info: 250-954-0110 or 1-866-954-0110
email: info@coastalrevelations.com
length: 1 hour to all day
price: $30 to $300 per group
group rates: Yes
group size: 1-10 (unless by special arrangement)
pre-booking: recommended
months offered: Year round
age restrictions: All minors must be accompanied by guardians.
includes: Interpretation Canada trained professional biologist,
use of spotting scope, binoculars, secret sensory
aids
other info: Scheduled and chartered nature hikes and heritage
walking tours in the Central Vancouver Island area with a focus
on Oceanside (Parksville, Qualicum
Beach)
topics: Ancient rainforests, tide pool exploring, alpine
wildflower hikes, bird watching
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- Pacific Eco Ventures
info: 250 754-0041
ecoventures@shaw.ca
length: half day to 12 night
price: $450pp to $2400pp
group rates: Yes
group size: 6 to 44
pre-booking req'd: Yes
months offered: Mar. to Oct.
age restrictions: 12 yrs +
includes: guide, ground transportation, meals,
accommodation, admission fees etc.
other info: Topics: Central Vancouver Island:An
Exploration, Lighthouses of Georgia Strait:A
Marine Exploration, Nanaimo Arts Amble
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- Pacific
Rainforest Adventure Tours Inc.
250-248-3667
mail@rainforestnaturehikes.com
length: organized 1/2 day & full day & custom
price: $40 - $139.00 or by the hour + GST
group rates: yes
group size: 1 - 10 / larger groups by arrangement.
pre-booking req'd: yes
months offered: all year
age restrictions: no
includes: Transportation, professional commentary,
refreshments, snacks, birding scope, rainwear, lunch on full
day trips, and all other fees and charges.
other info: Two Government
licensed, inspected & insured passenger vans. Step-on
guide service for up to 150 people.
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Family
Fun Park
CyberCity Adventures
250 755-1828
length: all day
price:
group rates: yes
pre-booking req'd:
months offered: year round
age restrictions:
includes:
other info:
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Equestrian
Tours & Riding, Nanaimo,
BC
- Island Trail Rides
250 468-2345
bud_w@shaw.ca
length: half to 2 hours
price: $20 to $50
group rates: Yes
group size: 1 to 10
pre-booking req'd: Yes
months offered: year round
age restrictions: 4 yrs +
includes: experienced guides, well mannered horses suitable
for all levels of experience, pre ride instruction if
required
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- R
& W Ranch
250 390-1998
rwranch@yahoo.com
length:
price:
group rates:
group size:
pre-booking req'd:
months offered:
age restrictions:
includes:
other info:
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Golf
Courses
·
Nanaimo Golf Course
250 758-6332
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Horse Carriage Tours
- Stepping
Out Carriages
250 390-4013
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Guided
Kayak Tours, Nanaimo, BC
- Pacific
Northwest Expeditions Ltd.
secondary services; skill courses, hiking day tours
250 754-6300 or 1-866-529-2522
info@seakayakbc.com
tour length; 3 to 6-day trips
price range: $395 to $1395
group rates: Yes
group size: 1 to 10
pre-booking req'd: preferable
months offered; year round
age restrictions; 13 years
includes: all sea kayaking equipment, group camping
equipment, meals and certified professional guides.
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