The Nanaimo River is rated as one of the top steelhead rivers for anglers on Vancouver Island and its recreational fishery for cutthroat is also well-known.

In 1999 and 2000, The Land Conservancy purchased the last remaining intact riparian area on the lower Nanaimo River.  The site contains 56 hectares (140 acres) of old growth Douglas-fir forest and is integral to commercial and recreational fisheries associated with the Nanaimo River and Haslam Creek. They have a 99 year lease and funding is still needed to cover covenant costs and as well as for the maintenance and restoration efforts of certain areas.

Are you looking for a quick get away to paradise? The Nanaimo River is easily accessed  turn right from the Trans-Canada Highway on to Thatcher Road., then right on to Frey Road for 1.5 km.  Then look for TLC signs at the pull-out.

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