Nanaimo Scenic Island Ferry Adventure Tour
Discover Nanaimo's Scenic Beauty on a Ferry Journey From Vancouver Over the Salish Sea

people
1 participant
hours
- • Scenic Ferry Journey to Vancouver Island from Horseshoe Bay
- • Experience a Memorable 5 to 6 Hour Adventure in Nanaimo
- • Explore Nanaimo's Most Beautiful Parks and Scenic Waterfront
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Vancouver to Nanaimo Harbour City Day Tour. This scenic journey takes you from the bustling city of Vancouver to the charming city of Nanaimo, nestled on Vancouver Island. Experience breathtaking views as you cross the iconic Lions Gate Bridge and board a relaxing ferry that glides over the sparkling waters of the Salish Sea. This day tour promises a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and leisure, making it an ideal getaway for anyone looking to explore this stunning region.
The day begins with a delightful drive through the Lions Gate Bridge, leading to Horseshoe Bay where the scenic ferry awaits. The ferry ride, lasting about 90 minutes, offers panoramic views of the coastal mountains and islands. Once in Nanaimo, experience the vibrant Harbour, a hub for activities where seaplanes, boats, and picturesque walking trails abound. Discover the popular Neck Point Park and Pipers Lagoon Park, both offering stunning views and peaceful nature walks. Capture unforgettable moments with plenty of photo opportunities along the way, and enjoy a leisurely stroll along Nanaimo's beautiful Harbourfront Walkway.
This Harbour City Day Tour is not just a fantastic outing; it also makes an excellent gift for friends or family who appreciate travel, nature, and unique experiences. Treat loved ones to a day filled with adventure and exploration, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether it's for a birthday, anniversary, or just because, this day tour is the perfect present to show someone you care.
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Experience Overview:
Vancouver To Nanaimo Harbour City Day TourStart your amazing journey by taking an amazing drive through the Lions Gate Bridge. Stop at Horseshoe bay, and take a 90 minute Ferry to the east coast of Vancouver Island.
Visit Nanaimo, a scenic city looking out over the Salish Sea to the Coastal Mountains on mainland British Columbia. In there lies The Harbour, the central focus of Nanaimo where seaplanes take off and land, boats and tours come and go, and walking trails line the shore.
Visit the popular Neck Point Park and Pipers Lagoon Park, and have a relaxing experience.
What's included:
- Ferry Admission Tickets
- Snaps and Photo Stopped Allowed
- Spotify on demand
Not included:
- Food and Drinks
- All Personal Expense
What to expect:
Duration: between 5 hours and 6 hours
Lions Gate Bridge
Lions Gate Bridge Rd, Vancouver
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Pass by without stopping
Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay
fairy terminal
1 hour, 30 minutes
Nanaimo Museum
100 Museum Way, , Nanaimo, V9R 2X1
The Nanaimo Museum is a great place to learn about the history of the area, from the Snunéymuxw culture through to the Bastion Era, the coal mining history, and much more. The museum also brings in feature exhibits from museums across the country. The museum was started in 1967, Canada's centennial year, but in 2008, the museum moved into a new facility in the Vancouver Island Conference Center in downtown Nanaimo. The museum also has a beautiful gift shop and is attached to "Serious Coffee," a coffee shop on the Nanaimo Bar Trail.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Harbourfront Walkway
Harbourfront Walkway, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Nanaimo's Harbourfront Walkway is one of the things that makes this city so beautiful. Running all along the waterfront below Front Street, this walkway is suspended above the shore and ocean in some areas and in other parts, it skirts around parks and green spaces. Along the Harbourfront Walkway are tourist shops, restaurants with outdoor patios, docks, boats, and the seaplane base. Whale watching boats dock here. Seaplanes depart from here and take passengers to various destinations, including Vancouver, or on 40-minute Seaplane Tours over the Strait of Georgia, with views over the Sunshine Coast. For a nice meal, head to the Lighthouse Bistro on the walkway overlooking the harbor, in the same building as the seaplane passenger waiting lounge.
30 minutes
Downtown Nanaimo Exch Bay B
Nanaimo, BC V9R 0B1, Canada
For a city of approximately 90,000 people, Nanaimo has a surprisingly small-town feel in the downtown area. Interesting boutiques and retail stores, restaurants, and French pastry shops, and a mix of museums and other attractions are what you'll find along Church Street, Commercial Street, and other streets in the downtown area up behind the Harbourfront Walkway.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Neck Point Park
1055 Morningside Drive, Nanaimo
This scenic park is a popular place for walking, picnicking, swimming, and scuba diving. You can also sometimes see orcas, sea lions, and other marine life from the lookouts in the park. A beautiful walking trail, just under two kilometers, follows the shoreline of this little peninsula, past beaches and through arbutus trees, Garry oaks, and Douglas fir. Sunset Beach, Last Beach, Indian Beach, and Finn Beach are found in the coves between the headlands and provide opportunities for swimming on every side of the park. At the far end, between Indian Beach and Last Beach, is a lookout point on a high rock. In front of the lookout is a tidal zone, which at low tide is an exposed gravel sandbar that ends at a small rock island. This is the "neck" the park is named for. This is one of the popular dive sites in the park, and divers can walk in from the neck. Divers also leave from Finn Beach, near the parking lot
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Pipers Lagoon Park
3600 Place Road, Nanaimo, V9T 5T7
Just north of downtown Nanaimo, Pipers Lagoon Park juts out into the ocean, creating an interesting tidal flat on the inland side and offering views over the Salish Sea from the outside. Walking trails lead around the small peninsula with high points that look out over cliffs and lower areas where you can get down to the water's edge. The park is popular with locals who come here to walk or relax. If you are staying in the city center, this can be a nice place to come for a nature walk.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Departure Bay (Nanaimo) Ferry Terminal
Nanaimo, BC V9S 2X9, Canada
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Product SKU: CA-31336-0067
Nanaimo Scenic Ferry and Nature Tour
people
1 participant
hours
- • Scenic Ferry Journey to Vancouver Island from Horseshoe Bay
- • Experience a Memorable 5 to 6 Hour Adventure in Nanaimo
- • Explore Nanaimo's Most Beautiful Parks and Scenic Waterfront
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