The Hike to Get to Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
1. "Newcastle Island Bates Trail" is an easy loop located near Nanaimo. It is 10.3 km (6.4 miles) and has 155 m (508 ft) of elevation gain. The trail features a great forest setting and is mostly used for hiking, walking, bird watching, and nature trips. The best time to use this trail is from May until September. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
2. "Newcastle Island Coastal Loop and Mallard Lake" is an easy loop located near Nanaimo. It is 10.6 km (6.5 miles) and has 191 m (626.6 ft) of elevation gain. The trail features a great forest setting and is mostly used for hiking, running and nature trips. Dogs are allowed to use the path but must be kept on a leash.
3. "Channel Trail to Giovando Lookout" is an easy loop located near Nanaimo. It has 11.1 km (7 miles) length and 251 m (823.5 ft) of elevation gain. The trail features a great forest setting and is mostly used for hiking, walking, bird watching, and nature trips. The best time to use this trail is from March until October. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
4. "Shoreline Trail and Kanaka Trail Loop" is located near Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It has a 2.3 km (1.4 miles) length, 26 m (85.3 ft) of elevation gain, and easy rates. The trail features a great forest setting and is mostly used for hiking, walking and nature trips.