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Spider Lake

About the Park

A very popular day-use destination; Spider Lake provides great swimming and fishing opportunities and is only 20 minutes from Rathtrevor Beach or Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.

The warm water of Spider Lake is noted for its excellent canoeing, kayaking and swimming and the park is an idyllic spot for a quiet family outing. Paddlers can spend a peaceful afternoon exploring the shoreline and the many secluded bays of this lake.

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Contact

R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.

Phone: 250-474-1336
Mid Island Office: 250-248-1134
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.rlcparks.ca

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/spider-lake-park/

Facilities

Day-use and large picnic area.

Location

60 km north of Nanaimo and 16 km west of Qualicum Beach on central Vancouver Island. The park can be accessed via the Horne Lake Exit off Highway 19 or 19A. For a distance of 5 kilometers follow the signs to Spider Lake.

Size

65 ha.
Available amenities & activities at this park
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Park Amenities


  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Pit Toilets

  • Beach

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Scuba Diving / Snorkeling

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Windsurfing

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling
Directions & Gallery

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Nearby Parks

Little Qualicum Falls

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Rathtrevor Beach

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