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Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park – Parkway Trail loop from Townsite

Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park – Parkway Trail loop from Townsite

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Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park – Parkway Trail loop from Townsite

02:44

55.0km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.5 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.49 km

Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park

Highlight • Lake

Located on the northeast side of Colliery Dam Park, this is the larger of the two lakes. From here, you have lake access for swimming or can just hang out at one of the picnic tables along the side.

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9.38 km

Parkway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Parkway Trail is a 20km multi use paved trail that runs along the Nanaimo Parkway. The trail connects various parts of Nanaimo along with scenic views.

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23.5 km

Roberts Memorial Provincial Park

Highlight • Forest

Roberts Memorial Provincial Park is made up of scenic shorelines and coastal forests, a beautiful and relaxed slice of Vancouver Island’s natural wonder. It is a great escape from busier …

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52.7 km

Caledonia Park has football field, public showers, and access to a variety of hiking and biking trails. You can also cross over the Millstone River to access the nearby Bowen Park and it's picturesque waterfalls.

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55.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

8.97 km

3.81 km

449 m

441 m

377 m

217 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

27.0 km

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park – Parkway Trail loop from Townsite

Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park

Parkway Trail

Roberts Memorial Provincial Park

Caledonia Park

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