Outdoor Activities

Whether the sun is shining or you’re experiencing our famous West Coast rain, there’s no better place to be in Nanaimo than outside.

No one can deny that the natural environment in and around Nanaimo is awe-inspiring. From our mountain backdrop, to mature treed forests to our oceans which are teeming with life, everywhere you turn in Nanaimo is a new opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
Nanaimo’s plethora of parks, beaches and walking trails enable you to submerge yourself in nature year-round, with options for all abilities. See this City Parks and Trails Map for more details.

Opportunities for beach combing, hiking, biking, golfing, paddling, boating, diving, fishing and more are abundant in Nanaimo, and if you don’t have the gear you need with you, there’s always a friendly local business to help you out.
Adrenaline junkies to tree-bathers, solace seekers to people watchers and everyone in between, everyone can find an outdoor activity to fill their souls here …from strolling waterfront walkways to bungy jumping or from guided kayak tours to hiking to the top of Mount Benson.

Prefer watching the action? Check out one of Nanaimo’s many professional or amateur sports teams who play at our outdoor fields and stadiums.

Whether you choose your own adventure or take a guided tour, your outdoor adventures in Nanaimo will create memories to last a lifetime.