Weather and location worked out for a great walk around Westwood Lake in the Nanaimo area. Nice sunny day but under the umbrella of trees resulted in a very comfortable hike. Below is my map and photos. -- DeNNis.
It was an easy 6Km walk for 7 of us around Westwood Lake near Nanaimo. Next stop was at the Fox & Hounds Pub in Ladysmith where we were joined by 2 others for lunch. -- Brook.
Ignore the straight solid yellow line. Follow the dotted yellow line counter-clockwise from the "Parking Lot" around the lake. |
Starting point - obviously. |
Part of the beach area. |
Near the parking area and washrooms. |
Boardwalk right on the lake edge. |
Shallow area complete with lily pads. |
A very tall barren tree trunk. |
About the half way point. |
I need help with the name of these flowers. |
A natural canopy of trees over the trail. |
Looks a lot like "butterfly bush". |
About 17 boardwalks around the lake - all numbered. |
Lookout point on the east end of the lake. The high point in the trail. |
Lots of great views. The lake was obviously flooded at one time. |
Mother nature nursery. |
Shadows. |
Bob taking a picture of me taking a picture of him. |
Swimming area near entrance to park. |