Regional Parks and Trails
Regional Parks, Trails and Conservation Areas provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, nature appreciation, and camping while protecting some of the region's most significant natural landscapes.
Use the search tool below to find parks and trails by activity or keyword. Select one or more activities to discover show parks and trails that match your interests.
Planning a visit? Download the Regional Parks and Trails Guide for maps, park and trail descriptions, amenities and visitor information.
Regional Parks and Trails Guide Brochure.pdf
Hamilton Marsh Regional Park and Conservation Area
What to do
Birdwatching,
Parking,
Walking
The Hamilton Marsh Regional Park and Conservation Area totals 364 hectares of mature fore
Horne Lake Regional Park
What to do
Beach,
Biking,
Birdwatching,
Boating,
Boat Launching,
Camping,
Fishing,
Hiking,
Parking,
Picnic,
Swimming,
Toilet,
Walking,
Accessible
This 105-hectare park and campground is nestled below the spectacular cliffs of Mount Mark.
Lighthouse Country Regional Trail
What to do
Biking,
Birdwatching,
Parking,
Picnic,
Running,
Toilet,
Walking,
Accessible
The trail provides an introduction to the beauty of our rare Coastal Douglas-fir forest, with options for people of all abilities.
Little Qualicum River Estuary Regional Conservation Area
What to do
Birdwatching,
Walking
Located at the mouth of the Little Qualicum River west of Qualicum Beach, this 4.6-hectare conservation area protects a rare estuarine sand spit and important habitat for marine life and waterfowl.
Little Qualicum River Regional Park
What to do
Birdwatching,
Parking,
Walking
This 111-hectare park stretches along both sides of the Little Qualicum River, just downstream from Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.
Moorecroft Regional Park
What to do
Beach,
Birdwatching,
Parking,
Picnic,
Swimming,
Toilet,
Walking,
Accessible
Moorecroft Regional Park is a 35-hectare oceanfront park where nature conservation and quiet recreation come together.
Morden Colliery Regional Trail
What to do
Biking,
Birdwatching,
Horseback Riding,
Parking,
Salmon View,
Walking
The Morden Colliery Regional Trail follows a historic railway corridor once used to transport coal from the Morden Colliery in the early 1900s.
Mount Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park
What to do
Birdwatching,
Hiking
Mount Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park spans more than 1,300 hectares of alpine and subalpine landscapes, encompassing both Mount Arrowsmith and Mount Cokely.
Mount Benson Regional Park
What to do
Birdwatching,
Hiking,
Parking,
Toilet
Perched on the northeastern slopes of Mount Benson, this 292-hectare regional park protects a vast forest landscape, important watershed areas and the iconic natural backdrop to Nanaimo.
Nanaimo River Regional Park
What to do
Beach,
Biking,
Birdwatching,
Fishing,
Parking,
Picnic,
Running,
Salmon View,
Swimming,
Toilet,
Walking
This 56-hectare conservation property is one of the few remaining natural forests along the lower reaches of the Nanaimo River.