Nanaimo tours

Nanaimo is often overlooked for its better known neighbour to the south - Victoria. But this port town halfway up the east coast of Vancouver Island is in the perfect location to discover the wilds of coastal British Columbia. A local guide is waiting to help you discover the area's special places on a private Nanaimo tour. You can spend a couple hours wandering through Nanaimo's historic downtown, perhaps sampling a sweet Nanaimo Bar on the way (a favourite Canadian treat!) A short drive up the coast takes you to Rathtrevor Beach, where low tide reveals miles of sandy beach, tide pools and stunning views across the Georgia Straight to the mountains of the Sunshine Coast. Or head inland to Cathedral Grove to experience BC's coastal rainforest; your jaw will drop at the size of the old growth Douglas Fir trees. Oenophiles will love the wineries in the Cowichan Valley, and your guide can introduce you to the best of them. Enjoy discovering Vancouver Island on your private Nanaimo tour!