Vancouver International Airport 3 hr 1
Westwood Lake (20 min)
Lake and park WildPlay Element Parks, Nanaimo (26 min)
Tree canopy obstacle course with zip lines, bungy jumps & a 150 foot swing over a canyon. Neck Point Park (8 min)
Photography & scuba diving are popular at this beachfront park with hiking trails & views. Malaspina Galleries (59 min) Bowen Park (18 min)
Big natural area with a waterfall & duck pond, plus park amenities like a pool & sport courts. Nanaimo Museum (19 min)
Exhibits covering city history, logging & mining, plus a sports hall of fame & a local art gallery. Pipers Lagoon Park (7 min)
Waterfront park offering winding trails, seaside lookouts & birdwatching, plus Shack Island views. Page Lagoon (6 min) Protection Island (1 hr 9) Newcastle Island (16 min) Tourism Nanaimo Visitor Centre (15 min) Ammonite Falls (27 min) Newcastle Island (16 min) Petroglyph Provincial Park (24 min)
Hilly, wooded area with interpretative plaques & examples of ancient, native stone carvings. Departure Bay (37 min)
Scenic bay with a ferry terminal for connections to the mainland, plus various shops & eateries. | 
