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
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT
WEATHER
WEATHER
Thu, Jul 19
18°C
Fri, Jul 20
18°C
Sat, Jul 21
20°C
Sun, Jul 22
23°C
Mon, Jul 23
26°C
Wind
Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots except variable 10 near the coast south of Estevan Point early this morning and variable 10 near the coast south of Tofino this morning.
Tides
Low: 12:11
High: 18:43
Low: 01:15
High: 07:15
*No guarantees about the correctness of this tidal data.
