Vancouver International Airport 3 hr 31
Mudge Island (53 min)
River, estuary, and bungee jumping Malaspina Galleries (8 min) Nanaimo Museum (41 min)
Exhibits covering city history, logging & mining, plus a sports hall of fame & a local art gallery. Jack Point and Biggs Park (56 min) Newcastle Island (46 min) Bowen Park (45 min)
Big natural area with a waterfall & duck pond, plus park amenities like a pool & sport courts. Departure Bay (1 hr 8)
Scenic bay with a ferry terminal for connections to the mainland, plus various shops & eateries. Gabriola Sands Provincial Park (8 min)
Park, camping, and beach Petroglyph Provincial Park (46 min)
Hilly, wooded area with interpretative plaques & examples of ancient, native stone carvings. Neck Point Park (58 min)
Photography & scuba diving are popular at this beachfront park with hiking trails & views. Newcastle Island (46 min) Westwood Lake (51 min)
Lake and park Nanaimo Harbour (39 min)
Urban waterfront area with a pedestrian walkway, access to shops & eateries & scenic views. Protection Island (1 hr 5) WildPlay Element Parks, Nanaimo (51 min)
Tree canopy obstacle course with zip lines, bungy jumps & a 150 foot swing over a canyon. | 
