Vancouver International Airport 3 hr 32
Gabriola Sands Provincial Park (2 min)
Park, camping, and beach WildPlay Element Parks, Nanaimo (52 min)
Tree canopy obstacle course with zip lines, bungy jumps & a 150 foot swing over a canyon. Newcastle Island (47 min) Petroglyph Provincial Park (47 min)
Hilly, wooded area with interpretative plaques & examples of ancient, native stone carvings. Maffeo Sutton Park (43 min) Protection Island (1 hr 22) Westwood Lake (52 min)
Lake and park Malaspina Galleries (4 min) Nanaimo Harbour (41 min)
Urban waterfront area with a pedestrian walkway, access to shops & eateries & scenic views. Neck Point Park (59 min)
Photography & scuba diving are popular at this beachfront park with hiking trails & views. Bowen Park (46 min)
Big natural area with a waterfall & duck pond, plus park amenities like a pool & sport courts. Departure Bay (1 hr 9)
Scenic bay with a ferry terminal for connections to the mainland, plus various shops & eateries. Nanaimo Museum (42 min)
Exhibits covering city history, logging & mining, plus a sports hall of fame & a local art gallery. Newcastle Island (47 min) Jack Point and Biggs Park (57 min) | 
