VANCOUVER ISLAND TRIP PLANNING

Travel + Leisure Magazine (with a readership of over 5 million people per month!) has consistently named Vancouver Island as North America's Top Island Destination! Their readership survey identified us as the 3rd Best Island Destination in The World! Their readers loved our friendliness, towering mountains, cedar forests and ocean environment. Biking, kayaking, whale watching and driving are all must-dos. Nanaimo's laid back vibe was much heralded!

Better yet, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine have rated Vancouver Island as the second best Temperate Island in the world. In its 14^th year, this issue of Condé Nast Traveler is seen by many in the industry as a benchmark for success. Rated for scenery, people/ friendliness, lodging, dining, and activities/ excursions, Vancouver Island was ranked above Cape Breton NS, Capri, and Mount Desert Island, ME.

We have scoured the Island to find you the information you need to help you decide what to do, where to go, where to eat and the best way of getting there. Each of the links below will take you to a section of our website that will provide you with lots of history and detail of the many wonders of Vancouver Island. If you need more information or help planning your time on the Island, feel free to call or drop us an email at sleepwell@buccaneerinn.com

First time to the Island? Then these two sections are for you. We have listed all the most popular, unusual and just plain enjoyable destinations within a day trip of Nanaimo. Choose from either  Day Tours South or Day Tours North of The Buccaneer Inn.

Nanaimo is the centre of Vancouver Island's transportation network and makes a great place for you to base yourself from. Find out why you should Make Nanaimo Your Holiday Hub!

Other than a great place to stay, you always need a great place to eat. Visit our ever expanding, all encompassing Island Restaurants section.

Want to learn more about the History of Nanaimo?

We can just hear the kids crying out, What's There To Do? Nanaimo has lots of parks, outdoor activities, beaches, playgrounds, the Seawall, Leisure Centers and better yet, Snorkeling with the Seals! Answer their questions before you even get here!

Now that you know where you're staying, what you're doing, where you're renting your vehicle from and where you're eating, you need to know how to get here. We covered all the major ports of entry to British Columbia and Vancouver Island with clear, printable Directions and Maps.

As always, if you need help with your plans or have any questions about traveling in the Pacific Northwest, please feel free to call us. We're here to help you make the most of your Pacific Northwest adventures.

Your hosts,

Dave, Marlene and Christopher

The Buccaneer Inn - Nanaimo BC's highest rated motel since 1998!
1577 Stewart Avenue Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada V9S 4E3
Tel: (250) 753-1246 Fax: (250) 753-0507
Toll Free Reservations (Canada & U.S.A.) 1-877-282-6337 Contact us by email: sleepwell@buccaneerinn.com

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