Things to Do in Nanaimo

There are 3 attractions in Nanaimo. Gulf Islands, archipelago in strait of georgia with marine parks, is the most popular.

1

Gulf Islands

Archipelago in Strait of Georgia with marine parks

Islands

2

Cowichan Lake

Large lake on Vancouver Island popular for recreation

Lake

3

Gabriola Island

Gulf Island near Nanaimo, arts and beaches

Island

4

Penelakut Island

First Nations island in British Columbia's Gulf Islands

Island

5

Thetis Island

Gulf Islands community island in British Columbia

Island

6

Valdes Island

Large Gulf Island in British Columbia

Island

7

Dionisio Point Provincial Park

Small coastal provincial park on Sunshine Coast

Park

8

Buccaneer Bay Provincial Park

Coastal provincial park with marine access and camping

Park

9

Chemainus River Provincial Park

Riverside provincial park along the Chemainus River

Park

10

Drumbeg Provincial Park

Small British Columbia coastal park with beaches and trails

Park

11

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park

Park with twin waterfalls and forest trails

Park

12

Gordon Bay Provincial Park

British Columbia coastal park on southern Vancouver Island

Park

13

Hemer Provincial Park

Small provincial park protecting forest and shoreline

Park

14

Petroglyph Provincial Park

Provincial park preserving Indigenous petroglyphs and shoreline

Park

15

Porpoise Bay Provincial Park

Coastal provincial park with sandy beaches and camping

Park

16

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Sandy beach park with tidal flats and camping

Park

17

Roberts Creek Provincial Park

Small coastal park with trails and beach access

Park

18

Roberts Memorial Provincial Park

Historic memorial park on Sunshine Coast

Park

19

Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park

Small marine park on Newcastle Island with trails

Park

20

Squitty Bay Provincial Park

Small coastal provincial park protecting shoreline and marine habitat

Park