Cheap Hotels in Nanaimo Harbour, Canada

A rental car is the best means to explore Nanaimo Harbour, but driving around Nanaimo Harbour can be quite a task especially if you are visiting the city for the first time. To help you avoid unnecessary hassle, below are some tips on getting around the Harbour City:

The speed limit within the city is 4-50 km/h while that on highways is 110km/h.

The downtown area in Nanaimo Harbour offers excellent parking options that are easy and offer ample parking spaces for those exploring the city on the car. Each Sunday after 5 pm metered parking in downtown is offered for free.

Avoid taking up the major highways and roads during the prime rush hour that starts from 07:30 am to 09:30 am and 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm.

Photography enthusiasts should definitely plan a day trip to the picturesque town known as Ladysmith. Coincide your visit with the Festival of Lights held each year in the month of November and get close to the local culture of this small town.

Drive north of Nanaimo and make way to Campbell River that is also known as the Salmon Capital of the World. Hiking enthusiasts should definitely visit the Elk Falls Provincial Park while the Campbell River Whale Watching tour is worth taking up.