Vancouver International Airport 2 hr 56
Westwood Lake (18 min)
Lake and park Departure Bay (24 min)
Scenic bay with a ferry terminal for connections to the mainland, plus various shops & eateries. Maffeo Sutton Park (13 min) Newcastle Island (11 min) Petroglyph Provincial Park (19 min)
Hilly, wooded area with interpretative plaques & examples of ancient, native stone carvings. Bowen Park (14 min)
Big natural area with a waterfall & duck pond, plus park amenities like a pool & sport courts. Neck Point Park (11 min)
Photography & scuba diving are popular at this beachfront park with hiking trails & views. Nanaimo Harbour (15 min)
Urban waterfront area with a pedestrian walkway, access to shops & eateries & scenic views. Protection Island (52 min) WildPlay Element Parks, Nanaimo (24 min)
Tree canopy obstacle course with zip lines, bungy jumps & a 150 foot swing over a canyon. Malaspina Galleries (54 min) Pipers Lagoon Park (11 min)
Waterfront park offering winding trails, seaside lookouts & birdwatching, plus Shack Island views. Newcastle Island (11 min) Page Lagoon (7 min) Nanaimo Museum (15 min)
Exhibits covering city history, logging & mining, plus a sports hall of fame & a local art gallery. | 
