Nanaimo River Regional Park

This 56-hectare conservation property is one of the few remaining natural forests along the lower reaches of the Nanaimo River. As a mature Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem, the park is also the site of provincial research on improving Douglas-fir harvest stock. A developed trail network provides walkers, cyclists and nature lovers with room to explore, and the river offers swimmers a great place to go for a dip and relax along the riverbank. The southeastern portions of the park are dedicated to wildlife habitat.

Trail improvements from Nanaimo River Road through the park to the river are complete. Split rail fencing at key locations were installed in October 2024 to enhance the safety of the trail. Parking improvements and the installation of park entry signage is complete. Roughly 50 shrubs were salvaged and replanted to help remediate disturbance from trail improvements with support from Yellowpoint Ecological Society. Regional District Parks staff supplemented remediation by installing approximately 30 new tree and shrub seedlings.