beginner
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Colliery Dam Beach
Colliery Dam Beach in Nanaimo provides saltwater inlet swimming on Vancouver Island with sheltered conditions suited to beginner swimmers. The protected bay location and rocky-sandy mix create manageable entry conditions, though typical cool Pacific water requires some swimming ability. The industrial heritage site adds interesting historical context to the swim.
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Colliery Dam Beach
49.1472, -123.9690
Details
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- lake
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Coordinates
- 49.1472, -123.9690