Nanaimo is definitely worth spending a full day and night in and sounds like it will break up your trip. The waterfront along Nanaimo is a beautiful walk and there are lots of great restaurants, coffee shops, and clothing stores.

Which is better Nanaimo or Victoria?

Definitely Victoria. Nanaimo is kind of known for its biker gangs and rough trade. They are trying to clean up their image, but the downtown is still kind of run down. If you stay in Victoria, you can pretty much walk everywhere and take in a variety of attractions within a few blocks.

Is Nanaimo a nice city?

This beautiful West Coast city is known as the Harbour City and provides some of the best living conditions in all of Canada. From the outdoor activities, cultural history, mild climate to phenomenal schools, Nanaimo has something to offer people from all walks of life.

Where can I see whales in Nanaimo?

Vancouver Island Whale Watch5-90 Front St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9R 5H7. Rating · 4.7.+1 250-667-5177.info@vancouverislandwhalewatch.com.https://www.vancouverislandwhalewatch.com/Sustainable whale watching in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC.More items

How long is ferry from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

90 minutes to two hours The ferry crossings between Vancouver (Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay) and Vancouver Island (Victoria and Nanaimo) take 90 minutes to two hours, depending on which route you take.

Can you see orcas in Nanaimo?

Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more! Our 3-4 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown Nanaimo BC, April through October.

When can you see orcas on Vancouver Island?

Vancouver Island is one of the best locations worldwide to spot orcas (killer whales). Its also a great area for humpback whale sightings. The best time for whale watching around Vancouver Island is between April and October. Orcas and humpback whale sightings are almost guaranteed during that period.

How much does the ferry cost from Vancouver to Nanaimo?

For adult foot passengers, the price for the sailing between Nanaimo and Vancouver is $17.20 plus taxes and surcharge. Cars (not including driver & passengers) : $57.50. Payment: You can buy tickets either online thru BC ferries website or you can buy them at the ferry terminals.

Is Nanaimo a safe City?

Crime rates in Nanaimo, BC, CanadaLevel of crime56.20ModerateCrime increasing in the past 3 years78.17HighWorries home broken and things stolen43.19ModerateWorries being mugged or robbed29.77LowWorries car stolen33.07Low8 more rows

Is Nanaimo sketchy?

Nanaimo ranks third-highest among Vancouver Island cities on Macleans magazines “most dangerous place to live” rankings. In the national news magazines ranking of 229 communities with a population of 10,000 or more people, the City of Nanaimo comes in at 37th in Canada with a crime severity index of 112.

Is there a lot of crime in Nanaimo?

Source: The Nanaimo A, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada 2019 .Cities with similar population.CityNanaimo A, BCPopulation7,312Violent crime/100k people1,009Property crime/100k people4,428Total crime/100k people5,4365 more columns

Can you see whales in Nanaimo?

Yes, you will almost certainly see whales on your trip. The success rate of whale watching in the Nanaimo region hovers around 90%.

What is the best month to go whale watching?

What is the best month to see the whales? - Peak season is considered the summer months of mid-June through early September. During this time, we see whales (orcas, humpbacks and/or minke) on over 90% of our tours. There are whales here year round, but much less predictably so outside the summer months.

Is whale watching better in Vancouver or Victoria?

You are right that it will be the same whales. The only con I can see is from Vancouver its a longer trip as the whales are usually closer to Victoria. If you arent coming to Victoria for anything else then go out of Vancouver. It`s definitely not a waste to come to Victoria.