Seal Bay Nature Park — Park in Courtenay

Reviews of Seal Bay Nature Park

• Luke

  Added 2016.09.06

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

  Added 2016.06.15

  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.
• Cole

  Added 2016.01.03

  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.
• Diego

  Added 2015.12.18

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

  Added 2015.11.02

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

  Added 2015.10.18

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

  Added 2015.03.29

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

  Added 2014.12.11

  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 )
• David

  Added 2014.11.09

  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.
• William

  Added 2014.05.06

  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.
• Gavin

  Added 2014.04.04

  A great West Coast experience
• Hunter

  Added 2013.11.20

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

  Added 2013.11.05

  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.
• Connor

  Added 2013.07.09

  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.