What to do and see in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island: The Best Tours

A visit to the Cowichan Valley isn’t complete without going on a wine & food tour that will excite your senses and leave you longing to return! Only 45 minutes from the bustle of Nanaimo, Cowichan Valley truly is a little piece of the beautiful Island countryside. Your 8-hour tour includes tastings at four different venues, plus a farm-to-table lunch at one of the stops along the way.  Start the day with a wine tasting to get your tastebuds ready for the day. Afterward, nourish yourself with a locally-sourced lunch in the countryside at an amazing local restaurant. After lunch, you'll continue tasting the afternoon away throughout the valley's numerous vineyards and learn firsthand why Cowichan's burgeoning wine industry has earned a well-deserved reputation for award-winning wines. From land to hand, find out how your favorite wines are made and why specific grapes thrive on Vancouver Island.

Inclusions: A farm-to-table style lunch at a local restaurant, Wine tasting, Local guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Immerse yourself in BC's coastal wildlife as you travel through the gulf islands archipelago in search of killer whales (orcas), humpbacks, sea lions, porpoises, eagles, and more. Your guide has an academic background in biology and a passion for marine life! Whale sightings are guaranteed or your next trip is FREE. You'll cruise through the Salish Sea in comfort and style onboard Quick Change II, our 23-passenger 40ft jet boat. Quick Change II offers covered seating with sliding windows at each seat and a large open deck at the back of the vessel that provides unobstructed views of scenery and wildlife.

Inclusions: Professional guide with academic background in marine biology, Captain is certified by Transport Canada, Snacks onboard, Toilets onboard, Sunscreen available, Binoculars onboard (shared between guests)

Exclusions: The listed price does not include parking, which costs around 3-4 dollars CAD for the day., Lunch is not included., Gratuities, Transportation to/from office

Immerse yourself in BC's coastal wildlife as you travel through the gulf islands archipelago in search of killer whales (orcas), humpbacks, sea lions, porpoises, eagles, and more. Your guide has an academic background in biology and a passion for marine life! Whale sightings are guaranteed or your next trip is FREE. Hop onboard our 12-passenger zodiac style vessel and you'll experience whales and other marine life right at water level! We'll fit you for an anti-exposure suits that will keep you warm and help protect you from the elements.

Inclusions: Professional guide with academic background in marine biology, Captain is certified by Transport Canada, Snacks onboard, Toilets onboard, Anti-expusure suit provided, Sunscreen available, Binoculars onboard (shared between guests)

Exclusions: The listed price does not include parking, which costs around 3-4 dollars CAD for the day., Lunch is not included., Gratuities, Transportation to/from office

The Neck Point Roaming Game is an outdoor adventure game set up for you to have fun and enjoy Neck Point Park in Nanaimo with its beautiful beaches and awesome views. You have to find clues, solve puzzles and maybe learn some new skills to open the locks of the treasure chest and save the citizens of Nanaimo from a looming disaster. The clues can be found in the park but no physical objects are hidden in the park. There is no strict time limit; this game can be played in a morning or afternoon. A group size of 2 or more people and age 12 years and older is recommended but not mandatory (minors have to be accompanied by a responsible adult). Do you have what it takes to save Nanaimo??? Note: participants are requested to stay on the trails.

Inclusions: Treasure chest including instructions

Exclusions:

Experience British Columbia from a new point of view with a 40-minute scenic flightseeing adventure tour! Ride on two of daily scheduled flights to experience how locals travel around coastal British Columbia. You'll experience two exhilarating take offs and landings and a breathtaking visit to the heart of the Sunshine Coast!

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Operation City Quest of Nanaimo allows your team to discover the city in a fun and different way. The game instructs you to find a variety of items that can be found in the downtown area. For every item you find, you'll get points. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Nanaimo.

Inclusions: All Activities, GST (Goods and Services Tax), 2 hours with a remote interactive guide

Exclusions: Use of Activity-owned smartphone, Private transportation

In Morning take 90 minute Ferry to Horseshoe Bay Centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a scenic city looking out over the Salish Sea to the Coastal Mountains on mainland British Columbia. The Harbour is the central focus of the city, where seaplanes take off and land, boats and tours come and go, and walking trails line the shore. Nature is a big part of what makes this city so enticing, but the downtown, with shops, restaurants, and museums, also adds to the appeal. Some of the most popular things to do are whale watching and wildlife tours, soaking up the sights from the Harbourfront Walkway, and exploring some of the nearby parks. With indoor activities and outdoor excursions retail bliss and beaches for days you can find it all in Nanaimo there are literally 360 digree of adventure surrounding Nanaimo

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Snaps and Photo Stopped Allowed, Ferry Admission Tickets, Spotify on demand

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, All Personal Expense

Tofino tour is a personal tour that provides the opportunity to discover the natural beauty of Vancouver Island’s West Coast, Surfing, kayaking, and whale watching are just a few of the outdoor activities available. Highlights include: the ferry to Nanaimo, Coombs market, Port Alberni, Ucluelet Wild Pacific trail, Long Beach, the town of Tofino, and the countless hiking trails. This tour also gives you the chance to go on a whale watching tour, learn to surf, go kayaking, or do other amazing activities! Day 1depart Vancouver 7:15am sharp Enjoy a ferry ride through the Strait of Georgia to Nanaimo. Explore Englishman River Falls, Then drive through Coombs Pacific Rim National Park and then check into your hotel and enjoy free time to spend as you like.Day 2:Long Beach, a surfer's paradise. Explore the fishing village town of Tofino ,Tofino is famous - such as surfing, whale watching, bear watching or kayaking. You'll depart Tofino in the afternoon arrive in Vancouver at 10pm.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Snaps and Photo Stop Allowed, Round trip ferry transportation, Discounts for optional activities such as surfing, whale watching, kayaking, and many more!, 1 night hotel accommodation, Spotify on demand

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified Gratuities

Vancouver Island is the largest island on the west Coast of North America. The island is a true tourist wonderland with deep fairy rainforests, abundant wild life, the hottest springs on the Pacific Ocean coast and incredibly beautiful and spectacular wilderness. The tour to Vancouver Island is 4 days.This 4-day adventure include scenic ferry crossing to Vancouver Island, the greatness of Victoria City and stanning Tofino at the Pacific Rim National Park.A journey that begins with a scenic voyage and continues in the most favorite destinations of Canadians and tourists from all over the world.Tofino is a dream destination for thousands of travelers! It has all what a true adventurer wants: fishing, hiking, striking nature. We offer to spend this amazing day watching whales We can also offer you some other activities instead: ocean fishing, hot springs or surfing. Ocean fishing, an enjoyable activity not for only professionals, but for amateurs as well or enjoying yourself

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Spotify on demand

Exclusions: Gratuities