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View of Upper Collier Dam Lake – Forest and River View loop from Vancouver Island University

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Canada

British Columbia

Nanaimo

View of Upper Collier Dam Lake – Forest and River View loop from Vancouver Island University

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View of Upper Collier Dam Lake – Forest and River View loop from Vancouver Island University

00:38

2.30km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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286 m

Ferns

Highlight • Forest

599 m

View of Upper Collier Dam Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This quiet lake is located behind the dam and is surrounded by beautiful evergreens. From this vantage point, you can see the water and the forest reflected in it. There …

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1.12 km

Forest and River View

Highlight • Forest

Easy walk in shady woods

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1.45 km

Colliery Dam Park

Highlight • Forest

Colliery Dam Park is a beautiful, forested green space built around two small lakes that were once used for hydroelectric power. Today, it’s a popular spot for walking, swimming, fishing, …

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2.13 km

Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park

Highlight • Lake

Located on the northeast side of Colliery Dam Park, this is the larger of the two lakes. From here, you have lake access for swimming or can just hang out at one of the picnic tables along the side.

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2.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.17 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

922 m

670 m

548 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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View of Upper Collier Dam Lake – Forest and River View loop from Vancouver Island University

Ferns

View of Upper Collier Dam Lake

Forest and River View

Colliery Dam Park

Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park

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