Sailing along the coast of Vancouver Island
http://www.nanaimoyachtcharters.com/
Kayaking around Newcastle Island
http://www.albernioutpost.com/
http://www.newcastleisland.ca/index.php
Scuba diving on a sunken wreak (three “artificial reefs” created from decommissioned and scuttled navy ships)
http://www.nanaimodiveoutfitters.ca/
Hiking Mount Benson
http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/mount-benson.php
Exploring Neck Point Park
http://www.nanaimoinformation.com/neck-point.php
Strolling along the seawall from the Old Quarter to Departure Bay (4km from the Bastion downtown through Maffeo Sutton Park and Swy-A-Lana Lagoon)
http://www.gonanaimo.com/nanaimo/nanaimo-walking-tour-map.html
Building sandcastles or mini-golfing at Parksville Beach
http://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/
http://www.paradisefunpark.net/
Visiting Coombs Market with the goats on the roof
http://www.oldcountrymarket.com/
Family adventures in zip lining, king swinging, and bungy jumping
http://www.wildplay.com/parks/nanaimo
