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

Our new semi-covered vessel has warm seating indoors and a viewing platform at the stern.

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat

$179
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

$447
per traveler
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer
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Sproat Lake Landing Resort

Sproat Lake Landing Resort

3.5 out of 5
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Price was $550, price is now $357 per person
$357
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Nov 15 - Nov 21
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Roundtrip flight included
Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (651 reviews)

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
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Price was $580, price is now $438 per person
$438
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Nov 15 - Nov 21
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Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,451 reviews)
We had daily service which since Covid is very unusual but makes customers very happy. When paying higher rates having someone else make my bed daily is very much appreciated

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

Long Beach Lodge Resort

Long Beach Lodge Resort

4 out of 5
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Price was $1,305, price is now $990 per person
$990
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Nov 15 - Nov 21
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Roundtrip flight included
Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (604 reviews)
Vraiment très beau, la vue, la plage, wow.

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

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 waterfront.
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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
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

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

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Travelodge 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
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 out of 5
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

2 out of 5
2011 Estevan Rd Nanaimo BC
Departure Bay Motel
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
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

2.5 out of 5
1577 Stewart Avenue Nanaimo BC
Buccaneer Inn
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

2.5 out of 5
200 Nicol Street Nanaimo BC
Harbour Light Motel
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