Neck Point Park loop — Nanaimo

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Neck Point Park loop — Nanaimo

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Neck Point Park loop — Nanaimo

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2.66km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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32 m

Neck Point Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Neck Point Park is a nice place to while away the time waiting for the ferry. From the parking lot, it's no more than a 20-minute drive to check-in.

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272 m

This paved viewing area has benches on a windswept rocky shoreline. There are a few sets of short stairs that bring you closer to the water. Enjoy viewing Hammond Bay, and on a clear day, the mainland.

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791 m

Neck Point

Highlight • Beach

The tombolo, or gravel bar, that connects the island off Neck Point to Neck Point Park can only be walked on during low tide. The island is explorable by staircases …

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1.26 km

Scenic viewpoint with bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of a few viewpoints with benches that overlook the waters of the Salish Sea. Neck Point Park has numerous seating areas along its perimeter.

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1.96 km

Keel Cove

Highlight • Beach

Walk along Keel Cove, on the trail and boardwalks, till it comes to an end at Keel Cove Lane. As it terminates near a private residence, hikers are asked to turn around and retrace their steps back into the park.

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2.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.85 km

807 m

Surfaces

898 m

782 m

624 m