Vancouver International Airport 3 hr 9
BC Aviation Museum (56 min)
Museum housed in 3 airplane hangars exhibiting archives & aircraft from the 1900s to modern times. Victoria Butterfly Gardens (50 min)
Hundreds of free-flying butterflies, plus parrots, chameleons, frogs & more in a lush indoor jungle. Shawnigan Lake Museum (9 min) The Butchart Gardens (51 min)
Well-known botanical garden spread over 22 hectares & featuring eateries & seasonal entertainment. Gowlland Tod Provincial Park (44 min)
Sprawling waterfront forest with 25 km of hiking trails, picnic spots, kayaking & wildlife. Merridale Cidery & Distillery (7 min)
High-end permanent tents in a verdant cider brewery & orchard offering a bistro & a tasting bar. Mount Tzouhalem (18 min)
Mountain & ecological forest reserve with rugged hiking & mountain biking trails & valley views. BC Forest Discovery Centre (17 min)
Open-air museum offering train rides, trails & exhibits on the forestry industry & other topics. Unsworth Vineyards (7 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine tasting, and wine Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea (58 min)
Nonprofit aquarium exhibiting Salish Sea marine life & including a jellyfish tank & touch pools. Kinsol Trestle (18 min)
Historic train trestle, 1 of the tallest in the world, used for biking, cycling & horseback riding. Ruckle Provincial Park (1 hr 34)
Expansive wildlife viewing area made up of forests, rocky headlands, tiny coves & bays. Portland Island (1 hr 34)
Camping, park, and beach Bamberton Provincial Park (13 min)
Park and camping Mount Maxwell Provincial Park (1 hr 36)
Nature reserve with old-growth Douglas fir, salmon-bearing creeks & island views from Baynes Peak. | 
