Vancouver International Airport 2 hr 29
Mount Maxwell Provincial Park (1 hr 31)
Nature reserve with old-growth Douglas fir, salmon-bearing creeks & island views from Baynes Peak. Ruckle Provincial Park (1 hr 10)
Expansive wildlife viewing area made up of forests, rocky headlands, tiny coves & bays. Salt Spring Saturday Market (1 hr 11)
Stalls piled high with seasonal produce, alongside food carts & artisans selling pottery & jewelry. BC Aviation Museum (10 min)
Museum housed in 3 airplane hangars exhibiting archives & aircraft from the 1900s to modern times. Raincoast Conservation Foundation (8 min)
Salmon, wildlife, killer whale, wolf, and grizzly bear Stuart Island (11 min)
Whale watching Kinsol Trestle (1 hr 5)
Historic train trestle, 1 of the tallest in the world, used for biking, cycling & horseback riding. Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea (12 min)
Nonprofit aquarium exhibiting Salish Sea marine life & including a jellyfish tank & touch pools. Stuart Island (1 hr 57) The Butchart Gardens (24 min)
Well-known botanical garden spread over 22 hectares & featuring eateries & seasonal entertainment. John Dean Provincial Park (17 min)
Lush natural area featuring wooded hiking trails & picturesque panoramas. Victoria Butterfly Gardens (20 min)
Hundreds of free-flying butterflies, plus parrots, chameleons, frogs & more in a lush indoor jungle. Gowlland Tod Provincial Park (29 min)
Sprawling waterfront forest with 25 km of hiking trails, picnic spots, kayaking & wildlife. Portland Island (42 min)
Camping, park, and beach | 
