This park was dedicated in 1957 and became a favorite swimming and picnicing spot. The City of Nanaimo built a trail that goes around the lake hugging the shoreline and actually extending out over the lake using a beautiful boardwalk.

Westwood Lake Park with safe swimming beaches and miles of well-maintained trails.
The lake is well stocked with trout and has a ramp for small boats.
Westwood lake is 10 minutes from Departure Bay ferry, and only 20minutes
from Duke Point Ferry.