The Best Trails in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)

112 trails

Photo of Bowen Park Buttertubs Marsh (Nanaimo) - Retreads Photo of Newcastle perimeter loop Photo of Westwood Lake Park Trail
  • Distance
    4.16mi
    Elevation +
    128f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofBowen Park Buttertubs Marsh (Nanaimo) - Retreads Photo ofBowen Park Buttertubs Marsh (Nanaimo) - Retreads Photo ofBowen Park Buttertubs Marsh (Nanaimo) - Retreads

    This is an easy urban hike and parts of it make you forget you are in downtown Nanaimo! The trails are well maintained and include interpretive signage. The Millstream River in Bowen Park was putting on a good show on th...

  • Newcastle perimeter loop

    Hiking
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    Distance
    6.01mi
    Elevation +
    453f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofNewcastle perimeter loop Photo ofNewcastle perimeter loop Photo ofNewcastle perimeter loop

    Nice walk on well maintained trail. Mostly Douglas Fir forest, some Cedar, Some Garry Oak. Lots of ocean views with opportunity to beach walk, depending on tide. Eagles, raccoons, deer, squirrels, Purple Martins, Blue He...

  • Westwood Lake Park Trail

    Walking
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    Distance
    3.74mi
    Elevation +
    502f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofWestwood Lake Park Trail Photo ofWestwood Lake Park Trail Photo ofWestwood Lake Park Trail

    Enjoy a walk through nature as you follow a trail around the lake. Filled with various gorgeous views, this trail has something to offer everyone!

  • Lower Nanaimo River - Cedar Bridge

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    Distance
    11.48nm
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLower Nanaimo River - Cedar Bridge Photo ofLower Nanaimo River - Cedar Bridge Photo ofLower Nanaimo River - Cedar Bridge

    At high tide it is easy to paddle from Nanaimo Harbour up the Nanaimo River to the Cedar Rd Bridge. This track made September 3, 2015 shows going .5 kilometer past the 2nd bridge (Duke Point Hwy). The pictures and videos...

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  • Entrance Island 100513

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    Distance
    14.25nm
    Elevation +
    161f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofEntrance Island 100513 Photo ofEntrance Island 100513 Photo ofEntrance Island 100513

    Distance 16.17 mi Avg Speed 3.7 mph Moving Time 4:16:07 Avg Moving Speed 3.8 mph Calories 1,297 C Many noisy Steller Sea Lions below light house.

  • Roberts Roost

    Hiking
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    Distance
    1.53mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    20

    For the most part this is an easy hike with a couple of steep sections with ropes to hang on to. Its about 5km round trip and takes a couple of hours not including breaks. At the top of the roost there are lovely views o...

  • Newcastle Island

    Hiking
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    Distance
    10.21mi
    Elevation +
    574f
    TrailRank
    16

    Nice island to explore with varied wildlife. Easy well marked trails that are linked to alter distance. Only 5 bucks return on the boat!!

  • ACTIVE LOG 001

    Mountain Bike
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    Distance
    11.75mi
    Elevation +
    1434f
    TrailRank
    16

    nice mountain bike ride..with some carrying of the bike on some parts. Great views of Nanaimo and Westwood lake in spots.

  • Nanaimo

    Walking
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    Distance
    4.80mi
    Elevation +
    253f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofNanaimo Photo ofNanaimo Photo ofNanaimo

    Downtown Nanaimo waterfront.

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