Vancouver Island Region
   Nanaimo-Cowichan Viewing Sites

Within the Nanaimo and Cowichan portion of the Vancouver Island Region, the following 13 viewing sites are identified. More site information will be added at a later date. Biggs and Jack Point Parks - Nanaimo, near Duke Point Buttertubs Marsh - Nanaimo Cowichan Bay - Duncan Malaspina Point - Gabriola Island Millstream River Fishway - west of Nanaimo Morrell Nature Sanctuary - Nanaimo Nanaimo Fish Hatchery - south of Nanaimo Nanaimo River - Nanaimo Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park - Nanaimo Piper's Lagoon Park - Nanaimo Skutz Falls - Lake Cowichan Somenos Marsh - Duncan Vancouver Island Trout Hatchery and Freshwater Eco-Centre - Duncan

   Biggs and Jack Point Parks

Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - City of Nanaimo, Parks Department 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada V9R 1Z7 phone: (250) 755-7500 fax: (250) 753-7277

   Buttertubs Marsh

Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - City of Nanaimo, Parks Department 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada V9R 1Z7 phone: (250) 755-7500 fax: (250) 753-7277

   Cowichan Bay

Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - BC Environment, Vancouver Island Region 2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada V9T 6J9 phone: (250) 751-3100 fax: (250) 751-3103

   Malaspina Point

Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - BC Environment, Vancouver Island Region 2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada V9T 6J9 phone: (250) 751-3100 fax: (250) 751-3103

   Millstream River Fishway

Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - BC Environment, Vancouver Island Region 2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada V9T 6J9 phone: (250) 751-3100 fax: (250) 751-3103

   Morrell Nature Sanctuary

information from the Morrell Sanctuary Society Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - Morrell Sanctuary Society 1050 Nanaimo Lakes Road, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada V9R 3C2 phone: (250) 753-5811 fax: (250) 753-8826 e-mail

   Nanaimo Fish Hatchery

Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - Nanaimo River Salmonid Enhancement Program 271 Pine Street, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada V9R 2B7 phone: (250) 245-780 fax:

   Nanaimo River

Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - BC Environment, Vancouver Island Region 2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada V9T 6J9 phone: (250) 751-3100 fax: (250) 751-3103

   Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park

park information from BC Parks Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - BC Parks, South Vancouver Island District 2930 Trans Canada Highway, Victoria, B.C. Canada V9E 1K3 phone: (250) 391-2300 fax: (250) 478-9211 e-mail

   Piper's Lagoon Park

Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - City of Nanaimo, Parks Department 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada V9R 1Z7 phone: (250) 755-7500 fax: (250) 753-7277

   Skutz Falls

Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - BC Environment, Vancouver Island Region 2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada V9T 6J9 phone: (250) 751-3100 fax: (250) 751-3103

   Somenos Marsh

bird checklist information from the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society Box 711, Duncan, B.C. Canada V9L 3Y1 phone: (250) 746-8383 fax: (250) 746-9710

   Vancouver Island Trout Hatchery and Freshwater Eco-Centre

information from the Eco-Centre Viewing Highlights - Directions - For more information contact - Vancouver Island Trout Hatchery and Freshwater Eco-Centre 1080 Wharncliffe Road, Duncan, B.C. Canada V9L 2K7 phone: (250) 746-6722 fax: (250) 746-6722 email