Looking for the top spots to spend some quality time with family and friends? We have compiled a list of some of the most popular parks in Nanaimo.
Pipers Lagoon Park, Nanaimo BC
1. Pipers Lagoon
Located on Place Road, Pipers Lagoon sits on eight hectares with winding hiking trails that lead you to the water's edge.
- Picnic areas
- Bird watching - Seagulls, Blue Herons and Sandpipers to name a few species
- Fishing
- Ability to watch sailboats
- Beachcombing
- Kites
- Possible swimming for die hard enthusiasts
2. Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
Take a ferry or your boat to Newcastle Island for a unique experience with nature and history.
- Year-round campgrounds with access to hot showers
- Bicycling
- Hiking
- Buoy mooring and docks available
- Historical sites including Indian ruins
- 363 hectares
- Fishing
- Pets allowed on leash
- Picnic areas
- Playground
3. Neck Point Park
Situated on Morningside Drive with 36 acres of land and shore to explore; those that choose to go diving may even get a greeting from the friendly resident octopus.
- Birdwatching
- Beachcombing
- Ability to see Orcas, Sea Otters, and Sea Lions
- Herring roe is abundant on the shores in January
- Hiking
- Picnics
- Photograph opportunities
- Scuba diving
4. Bowen Park
Closed on weekends, but a wedding and private events are easy to schedule with two barbecues to use for events.
- Swimming pool
- Picnic areas
- Sport fields including tennis courts
- Playground
- Sand and standard volleyball courts
- Horseshoe areas
- Native flowers
- Curling club
5. Westwood Lake Park
More than 50 hectares to explore during the week, the park is closed on weekends and at 4:30 p.m. each day.
- Small playground by the gravel parking lot near the second beach
- Off-leash dog park
- Hiking trails
- Frisbee
- Mountain climbing
- Play areas
- Fishing
- Boating
- Boardwalk
Get out and explore Nanaimo! The parks are full of wildlife and native plants to view. You may just find that you love them all! Thinking of making Nanaimo home? Contact us today to discuss your real estate goals.