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Home/Destinations/Vancouver Island/Nanaimo & Around

Nanaimo Tours

The island’s hub: tours explore Nanaimo, a harbour city known for its waterfront, the Old City Quarter and as a base for kayaking, diving and trips to nearby islands like Newcastle and Gabriola. Gateway to the island’s heart.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
Vancouver
From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise
4.6(3,174)·13 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
Vancouver
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
4.9(2,139)·6h 30min
from$140/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
Vancouver
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
4.6(1,961)·3h 30min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
Vancouver
Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
4.9(919)·3 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
4.9(851)·1h 30min
from$87/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour w/ 20 Stops & Live Guide
Vancouver
Vancouver Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour w/ 20 Stops & Live Guide
4.1(796)·1h 50min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Post-Cruise: Vancouver Tour with Lookout and Capilano Bridge
Vancouver
Post-Cruise: Vancouver Tour with Lookout and Capilano Bridge
4.8(684)·6h 30min
from$139/ person
via Viator
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
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Vancouver
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver
4.7(673)·13 hours
from$168$183/ person
via Viator
Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver
4.8(650)·13–14 hours
from$255/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Foodie Tour: Granville Island Market Food Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver Foodie Tour: Granville Island Market Food Tour
4.9(634)·2 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
Vancouver
Vancouver Scenic Sightseeing Boat Tour with Live Tour Guide
4.9(602)·1h 30min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
4.9(526)·1h 30min
from$71/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
5.0(511)·1h 30min
from$72/ person
via Viator
Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria and Butchart Gardens 1-Day In-Depth Tour from Vancouver
4.8(490)·13 hours
from$161/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island Half-Day Whale Watching Tour - Telegraph Cove
4.8(381)·3 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
Vancouver
Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour
4.9(290)·4 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Pick Up
Vancouver
Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Pick Up
4.6(269)·3h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Vancouver Island
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
4.9(209)·4 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Private Guided Grand City Tour in Vancouver with your luggage
Vancouver
Private Guided Grand City Tour in Vancouver with your luggage
4.7(207)·6 hours
from$215/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Extended Seaplane Tour — Howe Sound & Islands
Vancouver
Vancouver Extended Seaplane Tour — Howe Sound & Islands
4.6(172)·45 min
from$223/ person
via Viator
Vancouver↔Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat
Vancouver
Vancouver↔Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Whale Watching by Boat
4.5(151)·7–8 hours
from$544/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Sightseeing and Suspension Bridge Small Group Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver Sightseeing and Suspension Bridge Small Group Tour
4.6(150)·5 hours
from$197/ person
via Viator
Ultimate Vancouver City Tour: Landmarks, Views and Capilano
Vancouver
Ultimate Vancouver City Tour: Landmarks, Views and Capilano
4.9(136)·7 hours
from$123/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights
Vancouver
Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights
4.7(115)·5 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Vancouver and Capilano Suspension Bridge, a Soft Adventure Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver and Capilano Suspension Bridge, a Soft Adventure Tour
4.9(111)·6 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC
Vancouver
Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver BC
4.7(103)·4 hours
from$176/ person
via Viator
Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
Vancouver
Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
4.9(92)·4 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Gastown
Vancouver
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Gastown
3.9(86)·4h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour & Gulf Island Ferry from Vancouver
4.4(84)·12–13 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Vancouver and North Shore Grand City Tour with your luggage
Vancouver
Vancouver and North Shore Grand City Tour with your luggage
4.6(83)·5–7 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Vancouver Granville Island's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience
Vancouver
Vancouver Granville Island's Elite Walking Food Tour Experience
4.8(72)·2h–2h 30min
from$111/ person
via Viator
Ocean is Yours Seadoo Experience from Vancouver
Vancouver
Ocean is Yours Seadoo Experience from Vancouver
4.8(66)·2h 30min
from$236/ person
via Viator
UNESCO Biosphere and Bowen Island Boat Tour with Island Visit
Vancouver
UNESCO Biosphere and Bowen Island Boat Tour with Island Visit
4.9(54)·4 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Welcome to Vancouver - Private Tour
Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver - Private Tour
4.6(45)·2–3 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Vancouver 1-Day Panoramic City Highlights and Sightseeing Tour
Vancouver
Vancouver 1-Day Panoramic City Highlights and Sightseeing Tour
4.3(40)·8–10 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Victoria Butchart Gardens & Gulf Island Ferry tour from Vancouver
Vancouver
Victoria Butchart Gardens & Gulf Island Ferry tour from Vancouver
4.2(34)·13–14 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Private Tour - 4 Unforgettable Hours in Vancouver
Vancouver
Private Tour - 4 Unforgettable Hours in Vancouver
4.6(33)·4–5 hours
from$286/ person
via Viator
Private Vancouver City Highlights Walking Tour
Vancouver Island
Private Vancouver City Highlights Walking Tour
4.9(23)·2–3 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
Victoria Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Vancouver Island
Victoria Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
4.8(18)·2 hours
from$4/ person
via Viator
Vancouver: Private & Custom Half-Day Tour with a Local
Vancouver
Vancouver: Private & Custom Half-Day Tour with a Local
4.8(14)·3–4 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Granville Island Vancouver Kayak Tour with Coffee & Snacks (3hrs)
Vancouver
Granville Island Vancouver Kayak Tour with Coffee & Snacks (3hrs)
4.6(10)·3 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Private Vancouver Compact City Tour by Land and Water
Vancouver
Private Vancouver Compact City Tour by Land and Water
5.0(5)·6–7 hours
from$358/ person
via Viator
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Capilano
Vancouver
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Capilano
5.0(4)·7–8 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Vancouver : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
Vancouver
Vancouver : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
5.0(3)·3 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Private Vancouver City tour with Flyover Canada and Vancouver Lookout
Vancouver
Private Vancouver City tour with Flyover Canada and Vancouver Lookout
4.0(1)·4–8 hours
from$358/ person
via Viator
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Nanaimo by Crazy Dash
Vancouver Island
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Nanaimo by Crazy Dash
2 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Explore Nanaimo with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
Vancouver Island
Explore Nanaimo with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
1 hour
from$20/ person
via Viator

Nanaimo & Around in Vancouver Island — FAQ

What is Nanaimo known for?
Its harbour, the Old City Quarter and the Nanaimo bar dessert.
What can you do in Nanaimo?
Explore the waterfront, kayak, dive and visit nearby islands.
How do you reach Nanaimo?
By ferry from Vancouver or by road from Victoria.

More things to do in Vancouver Island

Victoria CityWhale WatchingButchart GardensTofino & Pacific RimWildlife & Bears