Experience Providers

Central Island Adventure Tours is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia and we supply local fishing charters and boat tours through the Gulf Islands and remote camping drop off and pickup services at local islands.

Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School specializes in bareboat yacht charters with a wide selection of both power and sailboats, as well as instruction for weeklong sailing adventures along BC’s magnificent coastline! We are ideally located at the head of the Gulf Islands, on Vancouver Island with endless, picturesque cruising as far South as Seattle and as far North as Alaska. Sail with us – we are already there!

We are Nanaimos best (and only) urban axe throwing range! Were bringing this quintessentially Canadian backyard sport indoors so you can experience something new with friends. Before each session, our experienced staff will teach you how to throw axe in a safe and fun environment, paving the way for a bit of competition amongst friends.

Come aboard for a scenic seaplane flight and experience an authentic west coast way of life. Out here, this is how we travel for work, for fun and sometimes just for the view! Join us for a tour or scheduled flight today and see BC the way we do. You’ve come all the way west, the only direction left to go is up!

Located on the edge of down town, you’ll find Wolf Brewing Company ready to meet your craft beer tasting needs! Come grab a pint and enjoy our indoor/outdoor space or grab some beer-to-go for your island adventure!

Sink or Swim Scuba Inc is a PADI 5 star certified scuba dive shop located in Nanaimo, BC. Vancouver Island is rated top 10 for cold water diving, and we are grateful to dive all year round. As a shop, we love helping people explore our waters through scuba diving, and snorkeling. We offer courses, guided dives, as well as equipment sales, servicing, and rental.

Coastal Bliss Adventures Ltd. is an Wilderness Adventure company, based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. We specialize in multi-day and day hiking, backpacking, kayaking and canoeing adventure tours. Our signature hiking tour is The West Coast Trail, located in “our backyard”.

Our 800-seat theatre is a focal point for residents and visitors alike, offering a broad range of cultural events designed to meet many diverse interests and needs. Programs involve local groups as well as touring attractions and provide access to events for families, seniors, youths and adults, thereby enriching the overall quality of life in the region. A landmark on the citys waterfront, it also serves as an important meeting place for a variety of community events, seminars and educational conferences.

Hello Adventurers! Come join us for some relaxation, fresh air & sunshine and exercise. Shake off the doldrums and immerse yourself in a quiet wilderness paddle. The scenery is spectacular here with mountain vistas, old growth rainforests, and our amazing wildlife. What better way to see all of this than to paddle the shores of beautiful Vancouver Island, Canada in a kayak. We will be opening soon for our multi-day adventures, so give us a shout or email if you want to be on the list. Day tours and sunset paddles start as low as $65/person and include instruction, kayak and gear, dry bags and a certified guide; no experience necessary. Double kayaks are available to paddle with a friend or a younger family member. Jan Kretz, the owner, is a certified kayak guide and Paddle Canada instructor and has a Passion for Paddling. Come join us!

Nanaimo Museum: Discover Nanaimos fascinating history in our museum located in the VI Conference Centre. The main gallery offers a sense of what life was like for Nanaimo’s earliest settlers and the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Our award winning replica coal mine is a popular stop. The museum also manages the Bastion, an original Hudson’s Bay Company post built in 1853. Dont miss the gift shop! Museum Hours (Fall/Winter/Spring): 10am – 4pm Tuesday to Saturday Summer Hours: Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am-4pm See our website for up-to-date COVID-19 modifications to hours and admission!

Professional Limousine, Private SUV or 15 Passenger Van transfer available. Hourly rates for Vancouver Island & lower mainland. Trained & certified drivers with safety as main priority. Business transportation, Airport Service, Weddings, Prom/Graduation, Birthday, Anniversaries, Cowichan Valley Wine Tours, Nanaimo Wine Tours, Breweries and Distilleries. Coombs Country Market, Cathedral Grove, Chemainus. Victoria, Tofino, Cambell River, Courtenay, Comox Airport/ Qualicum Airport, Parksville and any destination on Vancouver Island Transportation Vancouver Island.

Fun and passionate ecotour guide My name is Noemie and I am the owner operator for Tales on Trails. I am passionate about Vancouver Island and all the wilderness it has to offer. With a strong background in guiding, hospitality and nature education programs, curating tours to get you the perfect once-in-a-lifetime experience is my jam!

Nanaimo Dive Outfitters and Shepherd Charters provide scuba diving and snorkeling lessons, tours, charters, sales and service to people from all over the world. Dive and stay packages are available. BC has the best cold water diving in the world with unique sealife. Nanaimo offers some of the best shore access as well as boat trips. NDO can provide equipment and a guide to help you enjoy whatever underwater experience you desire. From shore snorkel trips and scuba diving to boat charters to go snorkeling with the seals or scuba diving, there is something for everyone. The Shepherd is our 33ft aluminum dive boat that can take you to some great dive spots including walls, reefs, and artificial reefs or wrecks. She has a large covered deck, storage space below the benches and over head nets for dry storage, an awesome dive ladder, and a marine head.