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Shore Excursion Opportunities
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There are many things to see and do in Nanaimo. Cruise passengers can play a round of golf, tour the local wineries, or venture outside for an ocean adventure or wildlife tour.
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Sightseeing of the city and surrounding areas
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Flightseeing tours by floatplane
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Winery tours to the Cowichan Valley
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First Nations culture and adventure
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Ocean adventures such as kayaking and marine wildlife tours
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Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and walking tours
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Scuba diving to three artificial reefs
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Golfing excursions
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Shopping shuttle to major shopping areas
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Tours to Cathedral Grove and Alberni Pacific Steam Train
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Tours to Milner Gardens and the Wildlife Recovery Centre
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Left:
Native centre
Right:
Outdoor craft market
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Dining And Shopping
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As the second largest city on Vancouver Island, Nanaimo combines a spectacular natural setting with an abundance of urban attractions.
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Public Open Farmers Market on port of call days
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Harbour-front walkway lined with boutiques, cafes, restaurants and parklands
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Major retail outlets and numerous unique shops
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Three downtown shopping districts: the Waterfront; the Arts District; and the Old City Quarter
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Public and private art galleries featuring famous and local West Coast artists, including traditional First Nations art
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Variety of unique West Coast and ethnic restaurants
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Canada's only floating pub and restaurant
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Left:
Cathedral Grove walking tour
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Hiking
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Major Attractions
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Nanaimo's central location and diverse community offer a multitude of sights, activities and events.
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Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park
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Nanaimo Harbour and Harbourside Walkway
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Hudson's Bay Bastion
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Cathedral Grove old-growth forest
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Nanaimo District Museum
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Port Theatre
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Vancouver Island's largest shopping centre
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Valley winery
Above:
Milner gardens
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