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The only way to reach the Island is by paddling, rowing, swimming, sailing, or boarding the ferry to cross Nanaimo harbor. The 10-minute ferry ride will take you through time into an era of overwhelming peace and quiet. There’s no need to hurry on the Island Island, most of the transportation is either by foot, bikes, or golf carts.
You have the choice of making a day trip out of your excursion to Protection Island or do one better and savor the memories with an over-night stay. There are two B&B’s to accommodate you on the island as well as a few private rentals; however, before you go make reservations ahead of time.
The Island is home to some 350 residents. There are no schools, no churches, no post office, and no business except for the Dingy Dock Floating Pub. This is the Number-1 tourist attraction on the Island.
The Island is approximately 3-miles in circumference; therefore, walking is a wonderful means of transportation. Within an hour you’ll have walked the entire perimeter of the Island.
An exciting area to visit is a stroll over to Newcastle. Newcastle, a separate island, is reachable by boat or foot on a low tide. Time the tides and you can walk across the sand spit, it’s an amazing adventure.
Newcastle is home to the rugged 750-acre marine park with forests, meadows, beaches, and numerable places to stroll. Or if you’d prefer you can catch a nearby ferry heading back to Nanaimo then on to Newcastle.
Newcastle opens the door back into the industrial age after leaving Protection Island. Here you’ll enjoy the amenities of a historical downtown. A fun place to visit and satisfy your taste buds is at Tina’s Diner. Upon entering the diner, you’ll walk back in time to the 1950’s with its good ole fashioned food and 50’s style decor.
Getting There
Protection Island is just offshore from Nanaimo. Nanaimo is approximately 70 miles north of Victoria B.C. on Vancouver Island. You can easily drive to the city of Vancouver, B.C., park your car at the Helijet parking lot and board the HarborLynx passenger ferry to Nanaimo. HarborLynx info is at www.harborlynx.com or 866-206-5969.
To further your journey to the Island, once arriving at Nanaimo you’ll board the Protection Connection ferry, call them at 250-753-8244.
Continuing on to Newcastle Island, from Protection Island, you’ll board the ferry to Newcastle Island, call for more details at 250-753-8422. Or you also have the option to walk across the sand spit, at low tide, from Protection Island to Newcastle.
You can get the latest info regarding places to visit and accommodations by calling the Nanaimo Tourist Center at 800-663-7337 or www.tourism.nanaimo.bc.ca.
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