A visit to Nanaimo is not complete unless one visits Newcastle Island. It's beautiful. Has lots of amenities. Abundance of trails including a 10 km trail that circumnavigates the island. Swimming beach. Playground. Camping. Pavilion. Restaurant. Entertainment. Horseshoes. Chess. Big grassy areas. Park is open all year but it is mostly easily accessible by regular scheduled ferry from May to... More

The island is one of our favourites to poodle over to when we are in Nanaimo. Although we have our own boat, anchoring in Mark Bay or taking the dinghy to the well maintained docks (large boats can moor too), you can also hop on the mini ferry from downtown Nanaimo. Great camping sites, forest or shoreline walks, fun beach... More

Such a lovely walk around the island and the accessability of reaching the island, right in our back yard. Great swimming and picnicking and over all a great place for all. More

I'd spend a whole day on this island! There was so much to see, we didn't make it to all the trails and had to cut out some of them to get back in time for the last boat ride back to Nanaimo More

Nowhere can you find a better location in summer you can walk around island, camp, and the best swimming beaches More

Always have a great time here in the warm season - great walk around the island, and nice park entrance area. I always stop by here in the Summer. Can be crowded on Summer week-ends though... More

Take a boat to an island park. Great hiking trails. Historical. Great place to take a picnic and spend the day. More

Perfect for an afternoon picnic and hike around the island. Beautiful areas for an avid photographer. I enjoy it every time I go. More

If you want to see Nanaimo in its splendor then take the little ferry's (Dingy Dock) and take a trip over the the great summer eatery when you arrive. Go down to the inner harbour and just ask anyone there how to get to Newcastle Island and you will truly enjoy the time. More