Central Island

Pipers Lagoon Park

Coastal lagoon and nature trails near Nanaimo

About this Park

Pipers Lagoon is a beloved Nanaimo nature park — a coastal lagoon connected to the Strait of Georgia by a narrow channel, with trails along rocky headlands.

Tide pooling, bird watching, and sunset views make this a local favourite for easy outdoor escapes.

Activities & Attractions

Tide Pooling

Marine life in pools at low tide

Bird Watching

Waterfowl, eagles, and shorebirds

Nature Walks

Easy trails along the lagoon

Education

Interpretive features about coastal ecology