10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Nanaimo That You Shouldn't Miss

Join us in our 30th 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 offer both camping and lodge based tours. Check out our Daytrips here in Nanaimo paddling the gorgeous waters of the Gulf Islands.

Nanaimo Dive Outfitters and Shepherd Charters provide scuba diving and snorkeling lessons, tours, charters, sales and service to people from all over the world. Dive and stay packages are available. 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. From shore snorkel trips and scuba diving to boat charters to go snorkeling with the seals or scuba diving, there is something for everyone. The Shepherd is our 33ft aluminum dive boat that can take you to some great dive spots including walls, reefs, and artificial reefs or wrecks. She has a large covered deck, storage space below the benches and over head nets for dry storage, an awesome dive ladder, and a marine head.

Founded in 1982 with two small seaplanes, Harbour Air is North America’s largest and first fully carbon neutral airline. With a goal to become the world’s first fully carbon zero airline, in 2019 Harbour Air successfully developed and flew the world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft. The company’s international seaplane service, which originally began as a service for the forestry industry in B.C., is now a quintessential, trusted, west coast experience. With a showcase fleet of aircraft, Harbour Air offers up to 300 daily scheduled flights, scenic tours, adventure packages, and private flights. With 12 scheduled destinations connecting Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle (WA), Nanaimo, Tofino, Whistler, Richmond (YVR South), Sechelt, Salt Spring Island, Pitt Meadows, Maple Bay and Comox, B.C. born Harbour Air welcomes 500,000 passengers a year.

Customized Sailing / Motorized Catamaran Excursions. Ideal for individuals, couples, Family Celebrations, Private Charters, Sunset Cruises, Bridal Showers, Staff Events, Celebrations of Life, etc.

Experience a fishing adventure of a lifetime Andrew's West Coast Adventures offers fishing charters in the Nanaimo, French Creek and Barkley Sound areas Located on central Vancouver Island British Columbia. Clients have their choice of fishing out of Nanaimo, French Creek or off the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

Experience BC's most sustainable whale watching on an unforgettable day at sea aboard our open zodiac-style boat or our semi-covered boat. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more! Our 3-4 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown Nanaimo BC, April-October. We guarantee you'll see a whale, or your next trip is on us!

The Plane is waiting to take you on a spectacular Flightseeing Tour adventure. Soar over stunning coastline, islands and the Sechelt Inlet experiencing the most beautiful and breathtaking scenery. Depending on your time and budget you can expand your exploration to include glacier lakes, majestic waterfalls, and snow tipped mountains. You’ll fly in our classic de Havilland Beaver seaplane.

Breakout Nanaimo is Nanaimo's original live escape room provider, hosting escape fun since 2016! With 60 minutes on the clock, your team will find clues, solve riddles and puzzles, and try to escape a uniquely themed room. Great for any age, escaping is a unique and fun experience for families, friends, & coworkers!

WildPlay is an exhilarating outdoor recreation park that’s fun for all ages and experience levels! Whether you’re a first-time thrill seeker or a full-time adrenaline chaser, our tightropes, log bridges, ropes swing, cargo nets, and ziplines will get your heart racing as you climb from six to sixty feet! Elevate the adrenaline rush with our "What's to Fear Jump" and take the plunge from 40ft. Our Bungy Jump, Primal Swing, and Zipline tour, will have you soaring above the Nanaimo River. 100's of feet above the water these activites are sure to get your blood pumping! WildPlay is perfect for families, friends, groups, or as a teambuilding activity. Book your WildPlay adventure today!