The island trip is a very good one. Possibility of Radium Car show with a trip to the island. Or just the island in September which is beautiful.
Lets see, Radium, Abbotsford ( overnight ) early rise to get the ferry, Ferry from Delta to Victoria, Butchart Gardens. Cruise to Duncan and Ladysmith to see the murals on the buildings, Stay in Nanaimo at the Coast Bastin Inn on the water overlooking the bay. Very fresh Fish and Chips across the street. Small boat ride to the Dingy Dock Pub island for lunch. Coombs, Goats on the roof, Ucluelet and Tofino for a great day trip.
Just throwing it out there.
Dennis