| Looking north towards Vancouver from the public docks in downtown Nanaimo with Newcastle and Protection islands between. | |
| Nanaimo's downtown waterfront walkways are a great way to spend a few days browsing all the shop and boutiques and enjoying the gorgeous views. | |
| Beaches like this one at Neck Point Park abound all within a 15 drive of Nanaimo. | |
| The Great Blue Heron is a common site on the shores of British Columbia. |