Walking | Nanaimo Parks

Barsby Park

Extension of Millstone Trailway. Excellent views of Millstone River with series of cascading shallow pools. Acquired in 1941.

Nanaimo’s premier recreation centre offers a medley of activities for everyone. Swimming, skating, tennis, playgrounds, basketball, golf, multi-use trails, playing fields and a dog off-leash area are just a few of…

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…

Brookwood Park

Brookwood Park is a 6.5 acre park located off Brookwood Drive. A pond is central to the park and captures storm water runoff from the adjacent neighbourhood. The pond is circled…

Buttertubs Marsh

Grab a camera and some birdseed! This 18-hectare bird and wildlife sanctuary is located adjacent to the Millstone River near Bowen Park and was acquired in 1976. While at this park,…

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…

Caledonia Sports Field

Acquired in 1980. Has a running track at the park. Soil based field Full sized soccer/football field built within a 400 yard cinder track Artificial turf goal mouths.\ 1000 seat covered…

Chase River Estuary Park

Located in the south end of Nanaimo off the old Island Highway, this park is one of the City of Nanaimo’s greatest treasures. With almost a kilometre of trails, viewing platforms…

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…

Diver Lake Park

Diver Lake is a natural lake consisting of excellent walking trails, wildlife viewing, wheelchair accessible fishing pier, playground area, playfield, fitness circuit and BMX track. Boating not allowed on lake. Acquired…

Downtown Parks

The City’s downtown parks are rich with historical significance and offer breathtaking views of Nanaimo’s magnificent waterfront. A 4 kilometre seawall leads from Cameron Island to the BC Ferry Terminal in Departure Bay. Along…

E & N Trail

This 8 kilometre multi-use trail is a great place for walkers, runners, cyclists, skateboarders and roller bladers of all abilities. The E&N Trail is one of the most popular commuter trails in Nanaimo…

Harbourfront Walk

From Cameron Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal, the Harbourfront walk is a breathtaking route. It follows allong the harbour offering views of the busy harbour activities, such as float planes…

Harbourside Playdock

Playground located in Maffeo Sutton Park, near Swy-A-Lana Lagoon Park.

Harewood Centennial Park

Harewood Centennial Park is better known as Harewood Park. This park is a very popular community park with many activities taking place at the park. It is popular with the students…

Jack Point / Biggs Park

Going south of Nanaimo? Visit one of Nanaimo’s best-kept secrets at Jack Point and Biggs Park by following the signs to the Duke Point Ferry Terminal. This park offers pristine beaches,…

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…

Loudon Park and Walkway

Located along Long Lake, this park is a great place to relax and play in the water. There is a nice sandy beach, play equipment and washrooms. Named after Bill Loudon….

Maffeo Sutton Park

Located on Nanaimo’s downtown waterfront, this park is host to a number of summer festivals, and is also the departure point of the Newcastle Island ferry. Swy-A-Lana Lagoon is a man…