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Nanaimo Parks

Bowen Park

If Nanaimo has an enchanted forest, this is it. Bowen Park is a favourite wilderness escape for tourists and city-dwellers alike. Located in the heart of the City, most of this…

Cable Bay Trail

Cable Bay Trail, a 1.9 kilometre trail, is one of Nanaimos best-kept secrets. A forest of alders, maples, firs, cedars and western hemlock tower overhead yet give the trail a quiet…

Colliery Dam Park

This 28 hectare park is a popular swimming spot in the summer and a wonderful retreat any time of year. The park is cool and quiet during fall and winter when the only…

Linley Valley (Cottle Lake) Park

Linley Valley (Cottle Lake) Park is in the heart of the 1100 acre Linley Valley (See Context Map). This valley is the last remaining large expanse of natural habitat located within…

Lost Lake Park

Lost Lake Park Trail is approximately 1 kilometre long and encircles Lost Lake. It has natural obstacles on it, including rocks, cliffs and marshes and has bridges, boardwalks and lookouts for…

Morrell Nature Sanctuary

Located in South Nanaimo off the 5th Street Parkway Exit (Exit #16) and near Vancouver Island University, Morrell Sanctuary is 111 hectares of preserved second growth forest with 11 kilometers of…

Located on the Inland Island Highway at Northfield Road, this park provides a resting and meeting spot centrally located. The park provides ample parking, picnic areas, accessible washrooms and views of…

Pipers Lagoon Park

Piper’s is the perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hectare park features twisting trails that lead to…

Seabold Rotary Park

Located at end of Seabolt Road, this park features a small children’s playground, as well as stairs and trail access down to the ocean.

Sugarloaf Mountain Park

Rustic with beautiful viewpoints of ocean and Nanaimo’s waterfront.

Westwood Lake Park

Enjoy the wilderness of this 120 hectare park. The trail offers 6 kilometres of hiking. The trail from the north end leads to a quiet, shady fir grove, is home to interesting land…