ProgramWelcome to Enchanting Vancouver Island and Nanaimo
Nanaimo is a wonderful place for enjoying the great outdoors. Situated as it is on the ocean and close to many rivers and lakes, water defines the outdoor experience more than anything else. There are many trails and walkways along the coast; you'd also be hard pressed to find any trail in the surrounding countryside that doesn't feature a river, lake, stream or waterfall at some point. The city offers some of the best diving opportunities in North America, prime bird-watching opportunities and plenty of peaceful waterfront settings for sunbathing and picnicking.
Of course there are many things to see and do in Nanaimo that don't involve water: you can play a round at one of the more than 15 golf courses that are within an hour's drive of the city, visit museums and heritage sites, tour wineries and breweries as well as shop for everything from Nanaimo Bars (a local dessert) to Aboriginal art.
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