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Park Info:

Special Notes:

• Dogs must be kept on a leash and under control at all times to protect nesting birds and other wildlife.
• Lock all vehicles and remove valuables.

Management Planning Information

• the Approved Master Plan is available online in pdf format.

Location:

• Location Map

Hemer Provincial Park is located on Holden Lake, 12 km south of Nanaimo on southern Vancouver Island. Take the Cedar Road turnoff from Hwy 1 and follow directional signs to the park, which is situated on Hemer Road.

Nearby communities include: Nanaimo, Yellow Point, Ladysmith.

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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• History - Hemer Park was a gift from John and Violet Hemer of Cedar, BC in 1981. Homesteaded in 1860, the park still contains remains of the farmstead, offering a look at the region’s farming history. The Pacific Coal Company railway traveled along the shores of the lake; their abandoned right of way now forms a trail called Heritage Way.
• Conservation - The forest is a mixture of coniferous and deciduous trees including second-growth Douglas fir, red alder and big-leaf maple. The marsh is an important wetland habitat that supports a wide diversity of specifics. Holden Lake is home to trout, minnows and sculpins. The lake is also one of only two lakes on Vancouver Island that contain the Pea Mouth Chubb. This fish spawns in the creek between the lake and the marsh at the end of April.
• General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Camping is not permitted at this park.

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Contact Information:

R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.
E-mail address: office@rlcenterprize.com
Phone: (250) 474-1336

	There are no vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is not permitted at this park.
	No group campsites.
	This day-use only park has no designated picnic facilities; however there are a number of park benches where visitors could enjoy a picnic. Other facilities consist of an extensive trail system and 2 pit toilets.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park. All surface water must be boiled, filtered or treated prior to consumption.
	This park has 2 pit toilets, located approximately 50 metres from the parking lot on the main trail.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are 11 km of easy walking trails that run through the park along Holden Lake and through the marsh areas. The trails are forested, primarily with mature coastal Douglas fir, red alder and big-leaf maple. Trails are not marked but are easily identifiable and well maintained. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Holden Lake offers good opportunities for angling for Cutthroat trout, however there are restrictions on the lake. Fishing is permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
	This park is a popular bird watching area. A viewing platform over the marsh, approximately 1 km from the parking lot, provides the opportunity to observe various types of ducks, Trumpeter swans, Bald eagles and turkey vultures, as well as beavers.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	This park is closed to hunting.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.