Nanaimo: Day Tripper
Overview
Nanaimo has it all. The second biggest city on Vancouver Island, and just minutes away from the virtually untouched wilderness, Nanaimo provides an easy starting point for a fun day of fishing. Fish right from the city shore while watching the ferries go by, or take a short boat ride to the waters around Five Finger or Gabriola Island and drop your line.
AT A GLANCE
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REGION:Vancouver Island |
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SUB REGION: East Vancouver Island |
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SPECIES:Salmon |
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SEASONS:Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
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CONDITIONS:Mostly protected waters, but can be choppy in the southeast or northwest. Weather varies by season and is typical for the Pacific Northwest. |
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ACCESSIBILITY:Approximately 2 hours north of Victoria on Highway 19. Direct Ferry from Horseshoe Bay, approximately 30 minutes north of Vancouver. |
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LENGTH:Half Day, Full Day |
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GUIDED:Self-Guided, Certified Tidal Angling Guide |
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COST: $$ |
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TOURISM: Tourism Nanaimo |
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SERVICES:Services and amenities are typical for a small, North American city. |
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EXPERIENCES:Sightseeing, shopping and dining in Nanaimo. Wildlife viewing including Orcas and Whales. |
WEATHER AND MARINE FORECAST
WEATHER
WEATHER
Tue, Oct 16
6°C
Wed, Oct 17
18°C
Thu, Oct 18
17°C
Fri, Oct 19
15°C
Sat, Oct 20
14°C
Wind
Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots except east 20 near the mouth of Juan de Fuca Strait.
Tides
High: 07:26
Low: 12:30
High: 18:06
Low: 01:34
*No guarantees about the correctness of this tidal data.
