Things to Do on Vancouver Island for Visitors and Locals
Don't Forget to Bookmark This Site! The coastline of Vancouver Island is incredibly rich with rare and exotic plants and animals, many of which you won’t see anywhere else. The contours of the landscape, both above and below ground, have inspired the imagination of countless generations of adventurers and fortune seekers. Newcastle Island, the stunning and historic marine park protecting Nanaimo’s harbour, is a perfect example of the beauty of the smaller atolls surrounding the Big Island. The salty aroma of the sea blends intoxicatingly well with the fresh mountain air - a powerful stimulant capable of inspiring the most outrageous and adventurous bursts of outdoor recreation and artistic creations.ATV Rentals
Track N Trail - ATV rentals for Nanaimo and Ladysmith
ATV Adventure - Vancouver Island ATV Adventure
Hiking
Newcastle Island in Nanaimo - A great place for a casual hike.
Lantzville Foothills - Community and hiking area.
Nanaimo Bay Wallace Point - Great place to go for a hike in Nanoose Bay.
Historical Attractions
The Bastion in Nanaimo - Come watch the canon firing at noon.
Day Trips
A Day Trip Around Vancouver Island - By Mark Corbett of Wild4Life.net
Competitions
Parksville Sand Castle Competition - One of the best summer beach walks you can find.
Parks
Diana Krall PLaza - Construction is now complete on this great new plaza.
Whale Watching
Stubbs Island - Whale Watching in Telegraph Cove.