Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park

Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park is a 365-hectare island park just a short passenger ferry ride from downtown Nanaimo. The island offers a network of hiking and biking trails through second-growth forest and along rocky shorelines, with panoramic views of the harbor and Coast Mountains. Visitors can explore the remains of a sandstone quarry and a former fish-packing plant, as well as learn about the island's significance to the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Camping is available for those who want to stay overnight, and the park is a popular spot for kayaking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.

Don't miss

• Hike the 11-kilometer shoreline trail for sweeping views of Nanaimo and the surrounding islands.
• Explore the historic sandstone quarry and the abandoned fish-packing plant, remnants of the island's industrial era.
• Look for bald eagles, seals, and herons along the coast and in the forest interior.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Park

Cheapest way inVancouver Lookout Admission Ticket4.3★ · 201 travelers~1 hoursFree cancellationFrom$16 per personSee dates →Best full dayFrom Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise4.6★ · 2,947 travelers~13 hoursFree cancellationFrom$209 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleClearyak hire at Goat Island Marine Reserve4.8★ · 83 travelers~1 hoursFree cancellationFrom$75 per personSee dates →