Arriving in Nanaimo on the Hullo passenger ferry from downtown Vancouver? Harbour Chandler is only about an 18-minute walk (1.3 km) from the Hullo terminal, making us one of the first full-service fishing and marine stores you'll reach after stepping off the ferry.
Whether you're visiting for the day or spending the weekend on Vancouver Island, you can stop in to pick up:
- Crab traps and crab rings
- Bait and bait containers
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Crab gauges
- Fishing tackle
- Rods
- Reels
- Local advice on where to fish and crab around Nanaimo
Many visitors grab their gear before heading to the waterfront to enjoy one of Nanaimo's most popular public crabbing locations—the Swy-A-Lana Lagoon Fishing & Walking Pier. The pier is approximately a 15-minute walk (1.2 km) from Harbour Chandler along the scenic Harbourfront Walkway, making it an easy outing without needing a vehicle. The pier is a public fishing and walking pier managed by the Port of Nanaimo and is a well-known destination for recreational crab fishing.
Explore Nanaimo on Foot
One of the best parts about visiting downtown Nanaimo is how walkable it is.
- Hullo Ferry Terminal → Harbour Chandler: 18-minute walk (1.3 km)
- Harbour Chandler → Swy-A-Lana Lagoon Fishing Pier: 15-minute walk (1.2 km)
- Total walking time from the ferry to the crabbing pier with a stop at Harbour Chandler: about 33 minutes
It's an easy way to spend the day exploring Nanaimo's waterfront while picking up everything you need for your first crabbing adventure.
