Depart Burnaby

Leave the Vancouver metro and head north up the coast. On the way to Squamish, enjoy the views along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, where the Coastal Ranges meet the Howe Sound.

Travel to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola

Distance - 41.2 mi (66.3 km)

Travel Time - 50 min

Arrive at the Sea-to-Sky Gondola

Take the 10 min ride up the Sea-to-Sky Gondola then enjoy the views and the trails at the summit. If time permits, don't miss Shannon Falls or the brief hikes to the peaks of Stawamus Chief Provincial Park.

Depart Squamish

Head back south towards Vancouver again enjoying the views of the BC Coast.

Travel to Horseshoe Bay

Distance - 32.3 mi (51.9 km)

Travel Time - 45 min

Arrive at the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal

Arrive at the ferry terminal to check in for the ferry trip to Vancouver Island.

Sail to Vancouver Island

Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay Ferry to Nanaimo

Sailing Time: 1h 40m

Arrive in Departure Bay

Disembark from the ferry in Nanaimo, BC. Allow 30+ minutes to unload from the ferry.

Depart Nanaimo

Head north up the east coast of Vancouver Island heading towards Qualicum Beach. Along the way, stop at the Old Country Market in Coombs and Little Qualicum Falls

Travel to MacMillan Provincial Park

Distance - 38.0 mi (61.2 km)

Travel Time - 50 min + stops (30 min)

Arrive at Cathedral Grove

After arriving at the Cathedral Grove at MacMillan Provincial Park wander through the stands of giant Douglas Firs, some which are over 800 years old.

Depart MacMillan Park

Take off from the Cathedral Grove and head back south towards Nanaimo. If time permits, stop at Englishman River Falls, Rathtrevor Beach, Neck Point, or Piper's Lagoon.

Travel to Ladysmith

Distance - 59.2 mi (95.3 km)

Travel Time - 1 hr 10 min + stops (1 hr)

Arrive at AirBnb in Ladysmith

Arrive at the final destination for day 3.