The Douglas House Hideaway Local Area hiking
Day hike/walk
Westwood lake has is a fun swim area and has an off dog leash on the far side. Great walking/jogging around the lake or part way and back!
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g154935-d4985699-Reviews-Westwood_Lake_Park-Nanaimo_Vancouver_Island_British_Columbia.html
82 locals recommend
Westwood Lake
Westwood lake has is a fun swim area and has an off dog leash on the far side. Great walking/jogging around the lake or part way and back!
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g154935-d4985699-Reviews-Westwood_Lake_Park-Nanaimo_Vancouver_Island_British_Columbia.html
Swimming, walking, biking or jogging. Good access around the dams and, again, higher dam has an "off leash" dog area. Warm waters for summer dips. I often see the "Kingfisher" and the Ospreys in the park.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/colliery-dam-loop
34 locals recommend
Colliery Dam Park
635 Wakesiah AveSwimming, walking, biking or jogging. Good access around the dams and, again, higher dam has an "off leash" dog area. Warm waters for summer dips. I often see the "Kingfisher" and the Ospreys in the park.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/colliery-dam-loop
5 minute drive away! Trails hook up to Westwood lake as well (but that's a bit of a hike). https://www.morrellnaturesanctuary.ca/
21 locals recommend
Morrell Sanctuary
787 Nanaimo Lakes Rd5 minute drive away! Trails hook up to Westwood lake as well (but that's a bit of a hike). https://www.morrellnaturesanctuary.ca/
Take a tiny walk on ferry over for the day and pack a picnic! I can't say enough about the hiking trails and look outs. One of the jewels of Nanaimo!
90 locals recommend
Newcastle Island
Take a tiny walk on ferry over for the day and pack a picnic! I can't say enough about the hiking trails and look outs. One of the jewels of Nanaimo!
Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson RdAbout a 25 minute drive from here.