Moorecroft Regional Park
Moorecroft Regional Park
Moorecroft Regional Park
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MapleRidgeMalf
Maple Ridge, Canada146 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
This little park is a little hidden in the Nanoose area. The is an easy trail around the whole park. The highlight is a stunning little rocky bay with spectacular ocean views. Great place for a picnic.
Written July 8, 2020
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Bob C
Nanoose Bay, Canada52 contributions
Jul 2019
This is a beautiful natural park with trails and waterfront around a secluded inlet fronting the southwest shoreline of the Strait of Georgia. Trail options include a waterfront stroll around the inlet or forest trails through natural woodlands with a beaver pond and untouched coniferous and deciduous trees. Look for seals and sealions from the headland at the end of the waterfront trail. And be aware that bear and cougar inhabit the forestland in and around the park but human interaction is rare if at all.
Written September 11, 2019
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travelerRegina
Regina72 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
This is a newer regional park so it is not very busy. The trail down to the water is short, with an additional train through the woods/wetland to a meadow. The views over the water are beautiful with plenty of tables and benches for sitting to take in the view.
The last sign on the road to turn into the park is a bit confusing and seems to point in the wrong direction as you have to go down behind the island in the road.
The last sign on the road to turn into the park is a bit confusing and seems to point in the wrong direction as you have to go down behind the island in the road.
Written April 14, 2016
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Daphne D
Vancouver Island, Canada420 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
This park is a hidden gem. Short walks to a tranquil beach. There are lots of trails outside the park to walk dogs also. Highly recommend if in area
Written April 19, 2019
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Shiny_Crow
British Columbia, Canada138 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
This hidden gem is a great place to go for an easy walk around the Nanoose waterfront and see spectacular West Coast beauty. The trails are very well groomed and easy to walk on, making this a great spot for explorers of all ages and abilities. You can easily circumnavigate the entire park in less than an hour, but could easily spend the day taking in all the beauty.
Written January 27, 2019
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Allen M
5 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
Beautiful location by the ocean.
A wonderful walking trail for everyone. Interesting terrain with beautiful ocean views.
Worth a stop to stretch one's legs before continuing on.
A wonderful walking trail for everyone. Interesting terrain with beautiful ocean views.
Worth a stop to stretch one's legs before continuing on.
Written September 14, 2017
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Casey L
Nanaimo, Canada115 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Have been to this park 3-4 times a year including fall and spring. If you are looking for a park that is peaceful and not crowded, this is a hidden gem. Very manageable walk from he parking lot--portapotties and 2 picnic tables on the grass at the entrance.
Nice place to sit on the beach or rocks w/o large crowds.
The park used to be owned by a Church and I recall going to scout camps there as a child.
Nice place to sit on the beach or rocks w/o large crowds.
The park used to be owned by a Church and I recall going to scout camps there as a child.
Written July 27, 2017
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BJMNanooseBay_Canada
Nanoose Bay, Canada84 contributions
Sep 2016
This is a wonderful little park. As residents we are fortunate that the RDN had the foresight to buy it. It remains fairly pristine with unique flora and fauna. Wonderful views and usually not very busy. Enjoy a brief stop at this gem of a park!
Written September 12, 2016
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jarmwr40
British Columbia, Canada3,003 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
don't ask me why It's taken us so many years to get around to exploring our own area. i had bought 2 local books over the years, both by theo dombrowski, dusted them off the other day and off we went! our first stop was here. easy to find off highway #19 onto northwest bay road. this was a former church summer camp that became a regional park in 2011. a lot of work has gone into making the trails navigational in all weather. little elevation on the 2.4 km loop, an easy walk. good sized parking lot. one arrives at a small breakwater promontory named cooks point, then around arab cove to vesper point. picnic tables along the way. good views of the islands in the strait. retraced our steps until we came to the sign "meadow" and walked through a forest of maples, firs and cedars, with ferns underneath. if you wander off the trail there are signs stating you are on private property. the lovely meadow was used once as a playing field. we had our picnic lunch here at one of the picnic tables. continued on and ended up on the road we came on, stewart road, which took us back to our car. there are numerous trails through the middle of the park besides the main one that we used. the park is around 32 hectares, 93% of which is managed under the conservation covenant for the purpose of ecological protection. we only saw 3 others while we were there. peaceful, quiet and delightful. from there we found and explored a few secret beaches at the jib, the seadog and then explored the beachcomber regional park, all within minutes of moorecroft. a very satisfying afternoon!
Written September 7, 2016
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Thewayiseeit
Mosta, Russia1,153 contributions
Took a walk along to Vespa point starting from the park caretaker's house. He was very helpful and gave us directions as there are no trail map available for this walk. Another great plus was that there were plenty of parking spots with handy and very clean portaloos close by. The third plus was that these portaloos also had cleansing gel and toilet paper. This trail is great for families with young children as the paths are easy. Even the path up to Vespa point is accessible with a pram. A great surprise awaits for you at the top.
You can stop and have a picnic or admire the stunning views of land and sea.
Keeping to the designated paths you can get to the beach. Well worth noting that when the tide is out you will not get much of a swim in the inlet but it is safe for kids to play in the water but there are no life guards. Also keep in mind it is a pebble beach not a sandy beach. Across the beach there is a very well placed bench overlooking the water where we enjoyed a late afternoon cuppa tea!
Moorecroft Regional Park Vancouver Island BC is well worth a visit.
You can stop and have a picnic or admire the stunning views of land and sea.
Keeping to the designated paths you can get to the beach. Well worth noting that when the tide is out you will not get much of a swim in the inlet but it is safe for kids to play in the water but there are no life guards. Also keep in mind it is a pebble beach not a sandy beach. Across the beach there is a very well placed bench overlooking the water where we enjoyed a late afternoon cuppa tea!
Moorecroft Regional Park Vancouver Island BC is well worth a visit.
Written August 18, 2016
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I am sure they would be if they are on a leash when other people or other dogs are around.
Written June 25, 2019
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