Nanaimo River Regional Park — Attraction in Area A (Cassidy/Cedar)

The Nanaimo river is a world-class Swimming River with multiple areas extreme geological differences for you to explore and enjoy. There are areas where the water is over 50 feet deep and snorkeling you can observe the beautifully carved sandstone. There are swimming holes with huge Boulders that have come down the cliffs implanted it in the river valley forming large pools with small Falls dropping into the next level of pools. And one of the greatest points is that the river flows west to east and therefore has the sun on it all day long making the water warm enough to...

Great part of the river! Around June/July there is nice calm shallow water for kids to enjoy and also some deeper swim holes! :) the water around 4:00pm was PERFECT temperature and the sun was shining for a nice warm dry off! The trails are easy for a good walk or Jog! Lovely nature; Huge tadpoles leaping to the water, crayfish and huge ant hills that will make any age fall inlove with this park!

Side note: Careless people could clean up their trash abit more but for the most part it is...

A great place to relax and enjoy an easy walk paralleling the Nanaimo River. We generally make this stroll into a small loop, getting off the gravel for a few minutes, and turn around down a less official path. It has many access points to the river and plenty of green or stony beaches for a picnic. The best part is it's not over crowded and loud. This spot is just right for a quiet...