Vancouver International Airport 3 hr 6
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park (42 min)
Sprawling waterfront forest with 25 km of hiking trails, picnic spots, kayaking & wildlife. BC Aviation Museum (54 min)
Museum housed in 3 airplane hangars exhibiting archives & aircraft from the 1900s to modern times. Portland Island (1 hr 33)
Camping, park, and beach Kinsol Trestle (17 min)
Historic train trestle, 1 of the tallest in the world, used for biking, cycling & horseback riding. The Butchart Gardens (50 min)
Well-known botanical garden spread over 22 hectares & featuring eateries & seasonal entertainment. Mount Tzouhalem (15 min)
Mountain & ecological forest reserve with rugged hiking & mountain biking trails & valley views. Victoria Butterfly Gardens (48 min)
Hundreds of free-flying butterflies, plus parrots, chameleons, frogs & more in a lush indoor jungle. BC Forest Discovery Centre (15 min)
Open-air museum offering train rides, trails & exhibits on the forestry industry & other topics. Blue Grouse Estate Winery (7 min)
Winery, wine tasting, and wine Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea (57 min)
Nonprofit aquarium exhibiting Salish Sea marine life & including a jellyfish tank & touch pools. Mount Maxwell Provincial Park (1 hr 33)
Nature reserve with old-growth Douglas fir, salmon-bearing creeks & island views from Baynes Peak. Merridale Cidery & Distillery (6 min)
High-end permanent tents in a verdant cider brewery & orchard offering a bistro & a tasting bar. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre (6 min) Ruckle Provincial Park (1 hr 31)
Expansive wildlife viewing area made up of forests, rocky headlands, tiny coves & bays. Salt Spring Saturday Market (1 hr 10)
Stalls piled high with seasonal produce, alongside food carts & artisans selling pottery & jewelry. | 
