ABOUT CHEMAINUS

Enjoy the 50+ giant murals, the famous Chemainus Theatre, shop trendy boutiques and galleries, browse our public market, and so much more.

20 mins from Nanaimo Airport

30 mins from Duke point Ferry from Vancouver

30 min to Nanaimo

1 Hour to Victoria

Thetis & Penelakut Ferry terminal

Chemainus is world famous for its wall murals

Visit Waterwheel park with weekly live music in the summer

Live theatre featuring some of the finest professional performances from across Canada

Fuller Lake and Chemainus Lake

Kin beach with ocean access

Trendy boutiques for shopping, outdoor Market, Art studios and galleries, and a local museum

Scuba dive to a sunken Boeing 737

Local Golf course

Chemainus Municipal Warf offers day and overnight moorage

Ocean Eco Adventures Whale Watching

Guests of The Cottage and Castle receive 10% off their whale watching tour.

Simply mention your stay at the time of booking to receive the discount.

Join expert guides on unforgettable whale watching and marine wildlife tours, where you’ll spot orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, and more — all set against breathtaking coastal scenery. Passionate about conservation and sharing local knowledge, Ocean Eco Adventures offers small-group experiences that connect you to the heart of the Salish Sea.

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