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.
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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. |
Mon, Jan 18
2°C
Tue, Jan 19
7°C
Wed, Jan 20
7°C
Thu, Jan 21
6°C
Fri, Jan 22
7°C
Wind light increasing to southeast 5 to 15 knots this evening and to southerly 15 to 25 Tuesday morning.
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*No guarantees about the correctness of this tidal data.
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