Gear up at Nanoose Bay Rentals

Nanoose Bay is part of British Columbia, Canada. The bay is located across from Vancouver. Tourists have discovered Nanoose Bay rentals are welcoming and spectacular for fishing or clamming. Each morning, you can walk out of your Nanoose Bay vacation homes to dig for clams along the shoreline of the bay or rent a boat for a day on the water. In the evening, you can return to Nanoose Bay houses to watch the sunset and eat a home-cooked meal.

Vacation Hot Spot by Nanoose Bay Vacation Homes

Nanoose Bay is a community for golfers, clam diggers, and water sports fanatics. You are close to the cities of Parksville and Nanaimo when you stay at Nanoose Bay vacation homes. Amenities like grocery stores, retail shops, and nightlife can be found in the two nearby cities. Otherwise, you can spend your days at Nanoose Bay houses looking out at the peninsula. There are a number of marinas in Nanoose Bay willing to rent a boat or take you out as a charter.

Historical Significance of Nanoose Bay Houses

Nanoose Bay houses retain the name of the city which came from the Nanaimo Indians. Nanoose translates as “pushing forward” according to local information. At one time, Nanoose was home to the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental Test Range. The bay made it easy for unarmed torpedoes to be recovered from the ocean bottom. From your Nanoose Bay rentals, you may look out at the water wondering where they fired the torpedoes. The U.S. Navy was also allowed to use facilities in the area.

Nanoose Bay Rentals Presents Scenic Drive

From Nanoose Bay rentals, you can take the Art Loop and Scenic Drive. These roads lead you through the village where you can pick up local artists works. It will also take you to the Qualicum National Wildlife Area. Wildlife near Nanoose Bay vacation homes is very diverse, but it is the wildlife area that offers you the most variety. It is home to 200 plant species, 190 animals, and 131 bird species. In January, you can watch the bald eagles line the shore as the salmon begin to spawn in the streams and rivers.

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