Fishing
Unreel Charters
Nanaimo fishing charters, water taxi, and marine tours.
Highroller Fishing Charters
Take a trip to the West Coast of the Island with one of the best guides available.
Nootka Sound Sports Fishing
A family-run sports fishing charter operation established in 1975. Based on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island.
Invictus Charters
Salmon, halibut, crab and prawns - or dinner!
BC Fishing Rules and Regulations (ocean and freshwater)
If you're planning on doing some fishing in British Columbia, familiarize yourself with these government rules and guidelines.
Whale Watching
Spring Tide Charters
Whale watching and marine wild life tours out of Victoria. Experienced crew and high number of sightings.
Seasmoke Whale Watching
Based in Johnstone Strait near Alert Bay and Telegraph Cove, Seasmoke Whale Watching offers both motor cruises and sailboat cruises (Sail with the Whales) among the graceful orcas. This area of British Columbia is known as one of the best places in the world to witness a large population of killer whales.
Jamie's Whaling Station
Whale watching, bear watching, and other adventure tours in Tofino and Ucluelet.
Ocean Ecoventures Offering educational whale watching tours out of Cowichan Bay & Parksville. Rich and abundant marine wildlife are found along the shores of southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Orca Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales, Minke Whales, Harbour and Dalls Porpoises, Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, and a variety of bird species make this unique region their home. Ocean Ecoventures is part of the “1% for the Planet” initiative, which means they donate 1% of their annual gross revenue to select conservation organizations.
Vancouver Island Whale Watch
Whale watching tours departing from Nanaimo and Vancouver, with an emphasis on sustainable and conservation-conscious adventures. They combine eco-tourism with scientific research, and they donate $2.00 for each passenger on their tours to whale conservation initiatives in BC!
Diving
Nanaimo Dive Association
Home of an exciting project that culminated several years ago with the sinking of the HMCS Cape Breton and HMCS Saskatchewan, creating the world's largest artificial reefs.
Golf
Cottonwood Golf Course
Only 10 minutes south of The Living Forest. Cottonwood features 18 holes with lots of challenges.
Nanaimo Golf and Country Club
Beautiful course overlooking Departure Bay measuring 6,667 meters from start to finish. 15 minute drive from the Living Forest.
Fairwinds Golf and Country Club
Fairwinds is set on 1,350 acres near Nanoose Bay, a twenty five minute drive away.
Winchelsea View Golf Course
Eighteen hole course, twenty minutes away.
EagleQuest Golf
Nine hole course, eight minute drive.