Nanaimo Tours and Charters 
See Nanaimo through the eyes of a local expert! Nanaimo tours and charters allow vacationers to sit back, enjoy the scenery, and ask questions along the way. Nanaimo's beautiful natural setting and central location on Vancouver Island make this a great base for charter and tour companies. Providers in the area offer a variety of sightseeing packages that will enhance any Nanaimo vacation.
From Nanaimo, it's just a short trip by boat, plane, or vehicle to some of the most beautiful spots on the West Coast. You'll find several charter companies based in Nanaimo Harbour, offering daily tours to places like Desolation Sound, the Southern Gulf Islands, and the Johnston Strait. Most providers also offer multi-day skippered boat charters for fishing or sightseeing. There are also several airplane and helicopter tour operators in Nanaimo, which provide aerial tours of the coast and central Vancouver Island.
For sightseeing closer to town, you can hike up Mount Benson with a local outdoor adventure company, or get in touch with the Nanaimo Community Heritage Commission for a historic tour of the city.
Tours, Boat Charters, Wildlife Viewing & Fishing in the Harbour City
- Nanaimo Harbour Ferry
- Things To Do in Nanaimo? Hop aboard Nanaimo’s Newest Tourist Attraction, a Nanaimo Harbour Ferry and set sail for an marine adventure on the water. Y...
- Yellow Point Cranberries
- Follow the Yellow Point Road to our family-run cranberry farm, located just outside of Ladysmith, and home to Cranberry Cottage preserves. Situated in...
- Discovery Marine Safaris Ltd. (Out of Town)
- Whale Watching Safari: Cruise along stunning shorelines and inlets in search of pods of Orcas or Humpback whales and other wildlife such as black bea...
- Jamie's Whaling Station & Adventure Centres (Out of Town)
- Celebrating our 27th Season! Jamie’s Whaling Station & Adventure Centres have all the activities you’re looking for. Whale Watching on our 65 foot cru...
- North Island Wildlife Recovery Asso (Out of Town)
- North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre is nestled in the district of Errington on Vancouver Island. The society was established to care for ill, injur...