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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Nanoose Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nanoose Bay

Nanoose Bay is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. Nanoose Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Nanoose Bay

Nanoose Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nanoose Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nanoose Bay

Plane

When flying to Nanoose Bay, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA), which is located 22 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Nanoose Bay, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Nanoose Bay to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $130 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Nanoose Bay is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 78 km from Nanoose Bay. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nanoose Bay, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Nanoose Bay takes 121 km and will cost you around $34. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Nanoose Bay, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA), which is located 22 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Nanoose Bay, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Nanoose Bay to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $130 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Nanoose Bay is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 78 km from Nanoose Bay. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nanoose Bay, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Nanoose Bay takes 121 km and will cost you around $34. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Nanoose Bay

YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt
YPTMadeira Park Pender Harbor

Airlines serving Nanoose Bay

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Nanoose Bay

Most booked hotels in Nanoose Bay

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Coast Bastion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1269 reviews)
$105+
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Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 301 reviews)
$115+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 365 reviews)
$79+
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Best Western Dorchester Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1272 reviews)
$93+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1561 reviews)
$63+
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Port-O-Call Inn
2 stars
Good (6.2, 851 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Nanoose Bay

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Nanoose Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Nanoose Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.