Views | Nanaimo Parks

Barsby Park

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

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…

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…

Dallas Square Cenotaph

Park encompasses land on either side of Front Street and has good views of Nanaimo Harbour. Close to downtown stores and amenities. Area is home to a war and coal memorial….

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…

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…

Harbourside Playdock

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

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

Lagoon Park

Beach access. Excellent scenic viewpoints.

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…

McGregor Park

In November 2004, construction began to extend the Harbourside walkway by 80 metres. This extension continues the walkway from the Nanaimo Port Authority offices to Museum Way at McGregor Park. The…

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…

Newcastle Park

Multi-use section of Seawall from Nanaimo Yacht Club to Lion’s Great Bridge.

Northfield Rotary Lookout

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…