Spider Lake

Spider Lake features a sandy beach perfect for water activities on a summer day including canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Paddlers can have a quiet day exploring the shoreline and the many secluded “Spider legs” of this lake.

This park has a large day-use area, with picnic tables, fresh water, pit toilets and a sandy beach. This area and the parking lot are closed during the off-season. A smaller day-use area, open year-round, can be found off of Lakeview Road less than 1 km before the main park entrance. This area has picnic tables, a pit toilet and parking for up to 8 vehicles.

Spider Lake Provincial Park is located 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 Hwy #19 or Hwy #19a. Follow signs for 5 km to Spider Lake.