Vancouver International Airport 2 hr 56
Newcastle Island (11 min) WildPlay Element Parks, Nanaimo (13 min)
Tree canopy obstacle course with zip lines, bungy jumps & a 150 foot swing over a canyon. Newcastle Island (11 min) Morrell Nature Sanctuary (5 min)
This nonprofit, 278-acre park offers dog-friendly trails, interpretive signs & educational programs. Petroglyph Provincial Park (10 min)
Hilly, wooded area with interpretative plaques & examples of ancient, native stone carvings. Nanaimo Museum (7 min)
Exhibits covering city history, logging & mining, plus a sports hall of fame & a local art gallery. Malaspina Galleries (48 min) Bowen Park (6 min)
Big natural area with a waterfall & duck pond, plus park amenities like a pool & sport courts. Neck Point Park (22 min)
Photography & scuba diving are popular at this beachfront park with hiking trails & views. Maffeo Sutton Park (8 min) Nanaimo Harbour (8 min)
Urban waterfront area with a pedestrian walkway, access to shops & eateries & scenic views. Protection Island (47 min) Colliery Dam Park (15 min)
Tranquil, wooded park with trails for hiking & jogging, plus seasonal swimming, boating & fishing. Westwood Lake (10 min)
Lake and park Departure Bay (33 min)
Scenic bay with a ferry terminal for connections to the mainland, plus various shops & eateries. | 
