Nanaimo Cycling Trail Loop

A ride mapped and described by Trails BC

218 cycling stops along this route · Vancouver Island

63 km · Full dayEasyComfortable for mostMixed surfaceGentle grades

A 63 km loop through Nanaimo's greenways and parks, linking Bowen Park's forest, Petroglyph Provincial Park's ancient rock carvings, the harbourfront walkway, and the city's rail trails, with a ferry side trip to car-free Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) the highlight worth building in. Mostly flat; allow four to six hours with stops.

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Nanaimo 218

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Nanaimo (218)

Hub City CyclesAccredited· Repair Shop

Hullo FerriesAccredited· Ferry

Saysutshun Newcastle Island FerryAccredited· Ferry

The Coast Bastion InnAccredited· Hotel / Motel · $$$$ · Upscale

A Wee CupcakeryWelcoming· Bakery / Donuts · $ · Cheap eats

Bistro TaiyoWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Booster JuiceWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats

Brix + Mortar SocialhouseWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

Chachi'sWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats

Dami SushiWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

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