Northfield Rest Stop (off-leash dog park), Nanaimo, BC

Park Features

Leashing Requirements:

Off-leash areas
On-leash areas

Dog Features:

Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
Double gated entry (to the off-leash enclosure)
Drinking water
Poop bags

Size of off-leash area (Parks):

Medium

Other Features (Parks):

Picnic tables
Washrooms

Washrooms:

Flush toilets

Park Governance: City, Municipal, Township, etc.

Trail Features

Trail difficulty:

Beginner

Trail length:

Less than 1 kilometer
Between 1 and 5 kilometers
Between 5 and 10 kilometers
More than 10 kilometers

Trail terrain:

Dirt or gravel

Trail elevation gain:

Mild

Travelling the Island Highway with your dog? Take a break at the Information Centre in Nanaimo and give your dog a run in the fully fenced off-leash enclosure.

Park Amenities:

There's lots of parking, washrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. And with the Visitor's Centre right there, you can pop in to get some information on other places to visit while you travel.

Looking for a longer walk?

If you want to stretch your legs too, you can leash up your dog and go for a walk on 20km of trails. There are trail heads from the parking lot and you can follow them along for as far as you want.

Park Map - Northfield Rest Stop Off-Leash Dog Park - Nanaimo - BC — Source: The City of Nanaimo

Northfield Rest Stop (off-leash dog park)

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