Nanaimo is a pretty town on the shores of the Salish Sea. Vancouver lies across the water and there are regular flights between Nanaimo and Vancouver operating at Nanaimo Airport (YCD). The airport is approximately 10 miles south of Nanaimo’s centre and also offers flights to Abbotsford and Victoria.
There are many activities available in and around Nanaimo, but most of the people who visit do so for the calm, peaceful atmosphere of the place. The harbour is a great place to be for its restaurants and bars, and also for its regular ferries to other areas of the island.
Many enjoy exploring Vancouver Island with car rental in Nanaimo Airport which is affordable and comfortable. Get out to visit the Strathcona Provincial Park, play some golf on the island’s top golf courses or find some isolated beaches and get back to nature.
Water sports and outdoor activities are very popular here, with diving being the most popular of the sports and you can join groups from Nanaimo or other towns on the island. There are also numerous walking and cycling trails across the island if water sports aren’t for you.
Book low cost car rental in Nanaimo Airport online before travelling to Nanaimo to ensure your hire car is ready for you when you arrive. Once you have arrived and collected your car, head to the north along the Highway 1 and you will soon find yourself at the heart of Nanaimo.