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Nanaimo Parks

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…

Fillinger Park

Has beach access via stairs.

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…

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,…

Kinsmen Park

Close to Kin Beach

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…

Morningside Park

Neck Point Park

Neck Point Park, a 14.5 hectare waterfront park situated along Hammond Bay Road, is well known in the community for its scenic and natural features. This park gem has a vast trail system…

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…

Swy-A-Lana Lagoon Park

Swy-a Lana Park is a saltwater lagoon and utilizes the natural ebb and flow of the tides to create a habitat for marine life. An arched pedestrian bridge leads from the…

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…