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Bowen Park – Holland Creek Trailhead loop from Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Provincial Park

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Road cycling routes
Canada
British Columbia
Nanaimo

Bowen Park – Holland Creek Trailhead loop from Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Provincial Park

Hard

12

riders

Bowen Park – Holland Creek Trailhead loop from Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Provincial Park

06:13

128km

1,260m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.02 km for 123 m

After 1.24 km for 123 m

After 38.0 km for 65 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.19 km

Ship Traffic Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you'll have a nice view of the ferries and other boats making their way in and out of the bay. You can also walk along the shoreline to …

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2

4.36 km

Bowen Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Located in the heart of the city, Bowen Park is a beautiful family-friendly destination with a lot on offer. You can hike the many trails, visit the Rhododendron grove, swim …

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3

32.9 km

Holland Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is one of the main access points to the Holland Creek loop and has roadside parking plus a public washroom at the shelter. From here the trail drops into …

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38.0 km

Davis Lagoon

Bay

5

39.3 km

Coffee Shack

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for coffee and light snack

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6

64.5 km

Somenos Dog Park

Highlight • Rest Area

7

97.7 km

Ladysmith Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Ladysmith Harbour is located on the east side of South Vancouver Island. It is the site of one of the oldest settlements on Vancouver Island and was formally known as …

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8

98.0 km

Transfer Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

Transfer Beach Park is a seaside park in a picturesque harbor on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The park offers swimming, picnicking, Frisbee, beach volleyball, and kayaking. Aside from recreation, the grounds have historical plaques throughout.

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128 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

100 km

10.3 km

9.96 km

5.52 km

979 m

927 m

280 m

Surfaces

107 km

18.3 km

1.36 km

1.05 km

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