If you need to take a rest from ticking things off your to-do list, find a shady patch to sit at Long Lake. Bring some nibbles and a good book ... This is the place to switch to relax mode!
This body of water is free to visit, which is great news if you're on a budget. Long Lake is located in Regional District of Nanaimo. When you're done, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are close by and also worth exploring.