Seal Bay Nature Park — Park in Courtenay

Reviews of Seal Bay Nature Park

• Greyson

  Added 2016.05.08

  The far side of the road offers numerous trails (some better groomed then others), plus there is off leash area's for your dog's. A lovely little swamp is within a fifteen minute walk one way from the Bates parking lot - it's a good place to view birds, listen to frogs, possibly catch a glimpse of a beaver, maybe meditate.
• Michael

  Added 2015.12.13

  A nice place to go for a walk. Short and long walks. lots of wildlife around the lake.
• Luke

  Added 2015.05.14

  The only issue is a lack of signage and trail names / markers throughout .... So if you are considering taking the ' long ' perimeter trails for a walk or run, I'd recommend taking your phone with the Trailforks app installed ( and Seal Bay Park area downloaded to the app )
• Lillian

  Added 2015.03.06

  Note; you may encounter horses, runner's & mountain bikes - please be courteous to fellow travelers - thank you. Also, dog's are NOT allowed OFF LEASH ANYWHERE in park during the month's April, May & June.
• Josephine

  Added 2014.08.16

  Access to a nice shoreline. lots of mud.
• Grayson

  Added 2014.05.23

  Suggest you grab a trail map. The maps are available in a wooden box at/near the parking lot or just beyond the main gate entrance on the opposite side.
• Olivia

  Added 2014.05.18

  Seal Bay RV Park is not within Seal Bay Nature Park itself - but is close in proximity & has access to a entrance that is within easy walking distance.
• Nevaeh

  Added 2014.03.28

  Still people that feel its ok to have their dog off leash!! its not. be prepared.
• Ellie

  Added 2014.02.17

  Plenty of parking and washrooms ( porta potty) near the main parking area
• Vivian

  Added 2014.01.27

  Easy to get lost but mostly easy walking trails; just watch your footing. Other dog walkers & cyclists encountered so be aware of your surroundings.
• Lucy

  Added 2013.11.04

  A great West Coast experience
• Chloe

  Added 2013.10.13

  Amazing trails. Especially great after a rainfall; the way the moss, and trees glisten with the sun I stunning! The trails are well kept and are a pleasure to walk through.
• Isla

  Added 2013.06.16

  The trails are very well kept, and this is a large park.
• Dominic

  Added 2013.05.08

  Awesome trails on either side of Bates Road. The parking lot side leads down to the ocean, fairly steep in places - but it's a short walk - maybe slightly over a half hour in total, if you are going at leisurely pace. The beach itself is rocky, uneven surfaces - difficult walking.