 Location
Hemer Park is located 12 km south of Nanaimo on Holden Lake. Take the Cedar Road exit from Hwy 1 follow signs to the park which is located on Hemer Road.
Outdoor Activities
An easy walking trail of 11 km weaves through the park along Holden Lake. The trail takes you through a mature coastal Douglas Fir forest, interspersed with red alder and bi-leaf maple and through to marsh lands that are equipped with a viewing platform. These ecosystems are perfect opportunities for bird watching. Look for trumpeter swans, eagles, and turkey vultures. Keep an eye out for the beavers and deer that inhabit the park. Holden Lake provides excellent opportunities for paddlers, boaters and anglers.
Fires
Fires are not permitted at this park
Nearby Parks
Nearby parks to the north include Rathtrevor Provincial Park, Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, Cathedral Grove at Macmillan Provincial Park. Nearby day parks with in Nanaimo are Petroglyphs Provincial Park, Roberts Memorial Provincial Park, and Morden Colliery Provincial Park.
Rules and Regulations
To see the complete list of opportunities and regulations for this park please see the BC Parks Parkfinder.
For the general rules and regulations for all Provincial parks please see BC Parks General information.
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