What to do in Regional District of Nanaimo

Activities, attractions and tours

A forested area with a small waterfall, moss-covered rocks, and autumn-colored leaves.
A large, colorful sculpture of a sea creature on a waterfront.
A large cannon on display, secured with chains and wheels, on a tiled surface.
A calm lake with scattered rocks and a distant shoreline.
A beach with a seashell and a rainbow in the background.

Activities

Our open boats comfortably seat 12 passengers and have a washroom onboard!

Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour

NZ$310
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
From Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Experience

Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt

NZ$355
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
Our new semi-covered vessel has warm seating indoors and a viewing platform at the stern.

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat

NZ$310
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer

Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer

NZ$775
per traveller
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer
See all activities in Regional District of Nanaimo
  • find price illustration

    Explore activities

    Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer.
  • calendar shield illustration

    Book with ease

    Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities.
  • trophy illustration

    Treat yourself

    Members save % or more when you book activities.

What to do in Regional District of Nanaimo

Stay near popular Regional District of Nanaimo attractions

A rocky beach with people, a lodge, and mountains in the background.

Parksville Beach

9.4/10 (1,739 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Parksville Beach during your travels in Parksville? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
See properties

 

Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check things to do near me to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be.

 

 

Day trip destinations from Regional District of Nanaimo

A marina with various boats docked, a large industrial building, and mountains in the background.

Nanaimo

A marina with various boats docked, a large industrial building, and mountains in the background.

Port Alberni

A wooden bridge with colorful sail-like structures on the right.

Parksville

A calm lake with a person rowing a boat, surrounded by mountains and a rocky shoreline.

Gabriola Island

A coastal house with a rocky shoreline, clear blue sky, and calm sea.

Nanoose Bay

A room with a wooden table, various framed artworks on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

Qualicum Beach

A rocky coastline with turquoise waters and a forested island.

Fanny Bay

A rocky shoreline with a forested hill in the background.

Denman Island