Vancouver International Airport 3 hr
Malaspina Galleries (50 min) Protection Island (1 hr 7) Mudge Island (4 min) River, estuary, and bungee jumping Cable bay trail (6 min) Jack Point and Biggs Park (11 min) WildPlay Element Parks, Nanaimo (7 min) Tree canopy obstacle course with zip lines, bungy jumps & a 150 foot swing over a canyon. Neck Point Park (27 min) Photography & scuba diving are popular at this beachfront park with hiking trails & views. Petroglyph Provincial Park (6 min) Hilly, wooded area with interpretative plaques & examples of ancient, native stone carvings. Nanaimo Museum (10 min) Exhibits covering city history, logging & mining, plus a sports hall of fame & a local art gallery. Hemer Provincial Park (5 min) Lakeside park featuring various trails through forest, with marshland popular for birding. Newcastle Island (15 min) Newcastle Island (15 min) Departure Bay (37 min) Scenic bay with a ferry terminal for connections to the mainland, plus various shops & eateries. Westwood Lake (14 min) Lake and park Nanaimo Harbour (10 min) Urban waterfront area with a pedestrian walkway, access to shops & eateries & scenic views. |