Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Regional District of Nanaimo January 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Regional District of Nanaimo ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Regional District of Nanaimo Types of activities [Regional District of Nanaimo travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Regional-District-of-Nanaimo.dx553248635975751602) ![Port Alberni which includes land animals and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83093-Nanaimo-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Parksville which includes flowers and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83091-Nanaimo-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nanaimo](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83110-Nanaimo-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Parksville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83116-Parksville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Parksville](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83118-Parksville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## What to do in Regional District of Nanaimo --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Regional District of Nanaimo ![Photo by Steve Kozubal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c886f6217b229aad36e70f06e3128404.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Qualicum Bay ![Port Alberni featuring a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83095-Nanaimo-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nanaimo ![Port Alberni featuring a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83095-Nanaimo-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Port Alberni ![Parksville featuring a sunset and sailing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/161000/161204-Vancouver-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Parksville ![Gabriola Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/489000/489127-gabriola-island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gabriola Island ![Nanoose Bay showing a house and rugged coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83122-Nanoose-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nanoose Bay ![Qualicum Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/83000/83483-Old-School-House-Arts-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Qualicum Beach ![Photo by Brianne B.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c68a454a7ea30075d016f87b7733a743.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fanny Bay ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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