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Travel Review Waterfront Condo Vacation Rentals In Nanaimo In Beautiful British Columbia Canada
Are you searching for BC vacation accommodations on Vancouver Island, Canada, or in particular, BC WATERFRONT VACATION CONDOS? Then you have landed on the right spot! Come and relax at our charming Inn of the Sea Vacations waterfront inn and suites resort. Of all the BC vacation rentals available, you have just discovered BC\\\\\\\'s premier waterfront vacation condos! Inn of the Sea Vacations offers Vancouver Island waterfront condominiums with suites to satisfy every taste. You\\\\\\\'ll find us near Yellow Point Lodge, just minutes south of Nanaimo and an easy one-hour drive north from Victoria. Our Yellow Point condos sit on 3.5 acres of stunning waterfront property and feature all the creature comforts you could want for a relaxing and pampered holiday. Whether you just want to put your feet up and relax, or take in some of the many nearby recreational opportunities (such as hiking, kayaking and fishing), our deluxe BC waterfront condos will provide your best ever holiday experience. For prices and more information, or to make a reservation contact us by clicking on the following link http://ownersrentals.com/property/1159.html centre for fisheries research, an important shellfish production centre and is home to a variety of technology-based industries. Location Nanaimo is on the eastern side of Vancouver Island, just 114 kilometers from Victoria. You can arrive by car from Victoria, as well as there are 2 airports on either end of Nanaimo. One being the Nanaimo Airport at Cassidy, located approximately 18 kilometers south of downtown Nanaimo, and serving as the primary air transportation gateway for the central Vancouver Island area, or from Comox Airport located South of Nanaimo. You can also arrive to Nanaimo by ferry from Vancouver, leaving from Horseshoe Bay, and Tsawwassen terminals to the Duke Point, and Departure Bay terminals. Places to See The Water Front District • Nanaimo\\\\\\\'s Harbourfront Walkway is a great place to stroll along while taking in the lovely harbour views. Boutiques and souvenir stores are nestled between ice cream shops and outdoor cafes. During the weekends in summer artists sell their pieces in the park. This is a great way to pickup some local handmade souvenirs. • From mid-April through early October, the Farmer\\\\\\\'s Market runs every Friday near the Bastion. Here, you\\\\\\\'ll find fresh local produce and handmade gifts. The Arts District • Just a block up from the harbour is the Arts District, whose galleries and shops cluster around Commercial, Church, and Bastion streets. This is the best place to browse Native carvings and jewelry or seascape paintings. Grab a coffee or lunch, then look for funky clothing, rare books and music, fun housewares, specialty teas, and gardening gifts. Old City Quarter • Within walking distance of the Waterfront and Arts District is the well-loved Old City Quarter. Locals love it so much, many have moved to this magical district around Wesley and Fitzwilliam streets. The Old City Quarter is home to specialty food shops, coffee and ice cream shops, arts galleries, day spas, and clothing and gift boutiques galore. Some of Nanaimo\\\\\\\'s top-rated restaurants and cafes line Wesley Street. Indoor and Outdoor Shopping Centres • If mall shopping is more your thing, you\\\\\\\'ll be happy to hear Nanaimo is home to Woodgrove Centre, Vancouver Island\\\\\\\'s largest shopping centre! There are also several outdoor malls and four major indoor shopping centres, with all offering easy access to them, by either car or public transport. Things to Do • Go fishing. Vancouver Island\\\\\\\'s east coast is home to some of the best fishing in the world. Enjoy fishing for salmon, cod, or red snapper year round, or drop a trap for crab and shrimp. The central Vancouver Island region is also well known for excellent fresh water fishing. • Try out diving. Some of the best scuba diving in North America can be found along the Nanaimo coastline. In these waters, you will be able to visit with seals, wolf eels, and sunken ships swarming with astonishing sea life. • Explore Nanaimo\\\\\\\'s Great Outdoors. Hit the trails in Nanaimo\\\\\\\'s 200+ parks or the Trans-Canada Trail. For the nature lovers you can enjoy bird watching at Buttertubs Marsh and in the same day venture down to check out the sea lions offshore along the Cable Bay Trail. Head to Westwood Lake for jogging paths circling the lake, and mountain biking trails, or just relax on the grass for a nice picnic. If you are looking for an adrenalin rush head to the popular Nanaimo River for some swimming and bungee jumping! Rock climbers will also enjoy the landscape that Nanaimo offers, as you can scale sections of the Nanaimo River\\\\\\\'s tall rocky banks, or climb up the natural amphitheatre at Piper\\\\\\\'s Lagoon. If you are into water sports such as waterskiing and wakeboarding, Brannen Lake is the place for you. Offering a great place for a day on the water, and a chance to mingle with the locals who spend a lot of their summer here. Events Nanaimo Marine Festival & World Championship Bathtub Race . This festival is held each year near the end of July, and features live entertainment, Naval Ship open houses, the Sail Past Wheels Fun Parade, World Championship Waiters Races, the Nanaimo Hornets Bavarian Gardens, a Food Fair, a Kiddies Karnaval, a Farmers Market, a Quality Foods Festival of Light and Music fireworks display (Vancouver Island\\\\\\\'s largest!), a New VI Land Tubbers Race, and the 40th Annual Great International World Championship Bathtub Race! That\\\\\\\'s right, Bathtub racing! This fun event is comprised of modified bathtub boats that race a 58-kilometre. Always a fun event to take part of, and something unique to write home about! Book this vacation rental Condo today, Updated December 2020