Places to visit, things to do and where to eat out nearby 
Places to visit;
Hand of Man Museum well worth the trip to Maple Bay
http://www.chemainus.com/
https://www.tourismnanaimo.com/
https://www.parksville.ca/
Kinsol Trestle | Cowichan Valley Regional District (cvrd.ca)
https://www.travel-british-columbia.com/vancouver-gulf-islands/central-vancouver-island/coombs/
  Ferry & Docking Information - Dinghy Dock Pub Mooring, Protection Island 
Rathtrevor Beach Park | BC Parks  https://images.app.goo.gl/aHA3ie5R8y5r737v9
Where to eat;
http://www.mahlehouse.ca/
http://crowandgate.ca/
http://wheatsheafpub.ca/
dinghydockpub.com
https://www.asteras.ca/
Zacks Lounge Ladysmith  https://www.ladysmithcofc.com/portfolio/zacks-lounge/​
Groceries;
https://www.countrygrocer.com/locations/cedar/
Things to do;
https://coastalblueadventures.com/
http://www.sealegskayaking.com/
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/roberts_mem/
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/hemer/
https://www.nanaimo.ca/parks-search/Parks/114-Cable-Bay-Trai
https://cottonwoodgcc.com/
https://www.nanaimogolfclub.ca/
https://www.mountbrentongolf.com/
​chemainustheatrefestival.ca/
https://www.porttheatre.com/
BC Ferries