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Waterfront · Nanaimo, British Columbia
Harbourfront Walkway (Maffeo Sutton Park)
Path along Nanaimo’s harbourfront that links downtown to the marinas, the seaplane terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park, with views of Saysutshun Island and the mainland mountains.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Harbourfront Walkway (Maffeo Sutton Park)
The Harbourfront Walkway follows the downtown waterfront of Nanaimo, passing marinas, the seaplane dock and small parks. The most used section links downtown, near the Bastion, north to Maffeo Sutton Park.
Along the way, views open onto the harbour, Saysutshun Island and, on clear days, the mainland mountains across the Strait of Georgia. It’s the route to watch the traffic of boats and seaplanes arriving from Vancouver.
Maffeo Sutton Park has lawns, picnic areas and the dock for the boat to Saysutshun. There is no entry fee for the walkway or the park.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the section.
Best time
Late afternoon, with the sun over the harbour. In summer, boat traffic is heavier.
How to get there
It begins in downtown Nanaimo, near Front Street and the Bastion, and proceeds on foot north to Maffeo Sutton Park.
Tip
Combine the walkway with the crossing to Saysutshun, which departs from Maffeo Sutton Park.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Harbourfront Walkway (Maffeo Sutton Park)
Where does the Harbourfront Walkway start?
In downtown Nanaimo, near the Bastion, and it runs north along the marinas to Maffeo Sutton Park.
What do you see along the waterfront?
The marinas, the seaplanes, Saysutshun Island and, on clear days, the mainland mountains across the strait.
Where does the boat to Saysutshun depart from?
From the dock at Maffeo Sutton Park, at the north end of the waterfront walkway.