Protection Island Tours

A visit to an island — big or small — should be on any good travel itinerary. Make your vacation complete by heading to Protection Island and spending some time by the water.

After you've explored Protection Island, a water-surrounded land mass in Nanaimo, you might be on the hunt for more things to do. Vancouver Island University is nearby and attracts many travelers.

Things to do

From Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Experience

Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt

$205
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
Our new semi-covered vessel has warm seating indoors and a viewing platform at the stern.

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat

$177
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer

Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer

$443
per traveler
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer
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Plan a trip to see Protection Island

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Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre

2.5 out of 5
Price was $1,052, price is now $627 per person
$627
per person
Oct 8 - Oct 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Nanaimo (YCD)
8.8/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
Lovely place to stay. Right on the lake, clean, comfortable, and quiet.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
Price was $1,430, price is now $811 per person
$811
per person
Oct 8 - Oct 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,354 reviews)

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

2 out of 5
Central Nanaimo
Price was $1,059, price is now $632 per person
$632
per person
Oct 8 - Oct 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Nanaimo (YCD)
7.8/10 Good! (702 reviews)

Stay near popular Protection Island attractions

Protection Island

7.6/10 (7 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Protection Island during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Best Lodging Options Near Protection Island

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
Coast Bastion Hotel
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 out of 5
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 out of 5
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 out of 5
70 Church St Nanaimo BC
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
505 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
440 Selby Street Nanaimo BC
Quality Inn
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

2.5 out of 5
200 Nicol Street Nanaimo BC
Harbour Light Motel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.