Nanaimo Airport 1 hr 11
Harbour Quay (5 min) Various shops & cafes ring this straightforward wharf with a playground & fountain in the center. Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park (25 min) Park, river, waterfall, and camping Cathedral Grove (15 min) Sproat Lake (21 min) Scenic cross-shaped lake offering fishing, swimming, water skiing & windsurfing. McLean Mill Historic Park (13 min) MacMillan Provincial Park (14 min) Nature area known for Cathedral Grove, an old-growth forest with huge Douglas firs & walking trails. Alberni Valley Museum (11 min) Port Alberni Maritime Discovery Centre (5 min) Hole In The Wall, Port Alberni.. (10 min) Horne Lake (1 hr 1) Recreational lake for fishing, swimming & camping at shoreline sites, plus a park with caves. Mount Arrowsmith (28 min) One of Vancouver Island's largest mountains & biosphere reserve with alpine tundra & warmer flanks. Cameron Lake (17 min) Ringed by steep, forested hills, this clear lake is popular for fishing, swimming & windsurfing. Alberni Aquarium (5 min) Stamp River Provincial Park (22 min) Salmon, park, camping, river, and fly fishing Horne Lake Caves (53 min) Underground park featuring a series of caves & a variety of guided tours, from moderate to advanced. |