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Spider Lake Provincial Park
Attention Visitors – Important Notice!
- Campfires are not allowed in this park.
- Due to health authority regulations, BC Parks has removed the drinking water hand pump from the day-use area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
About This Park

The warm water of Spider Lake is noted for its excellent canoeing, kayaking and swimming and the park is an idyllic spot for a quiet family outing. Paddlers can spend a peaceful afternoon exploring the shoreline and the many secluded bays of this lake, located west of Qualicum Beach on central Vancouver Island.
Spider Lake is stocked with small mouth bass and rainbow trout, providing fishing opportunities year-round. Powerboats are prohibited but small car-top boats and canoes and kayaks can be launched from the beach next to the park’s small parking lot. Boats can also be launched from a steep banked causeway outside of the park.
Established Date: June 18, 1981
Park Size: 64.59 hectares
Special Notes:
- Pets must be on a leash at all times in the park and are not allowed on beach areas.
- Powerboats are PROHIBITED on Spider Lake.
- The main parking lot and day-use area are closed from October 1 to May 14 of each year. Please use the small parking lot during this period.
- Camping is not permitted at this park. Camping opportunities are available at a private campground located adjacent to Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park, approximately 10 km away.
- The park does not offer a boat launch. Small boats, canoes and kayaks can be put in the water at the small day-use area located off Lakeview Road less than 1 km before the main park entrance.
Location and Maps
Nearby communities include: Qualicum, Parksville, Nanaimo, Comox Valley.
Maps and Brochures
Nature and Culture
Management Planning
- Management Planning Information
- Approved Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan [PDF 30.78KB] for Spider Lake Provincial Park
Activities Available at this Park

Canoeing

Caving
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White-Nose Syndrome
White-nose Syndrome is a fungal disease that has been linked to the mass die-off of hibernating bats in Eastern North America – it poses a significant threat to bats of the west and British Columbia. There is evidence that humans have accelerated the spread through entering caves with contaminated clothing, gear or equipment. To help prevent WNS from taking hold in B.C., the Province is making investments in bat conservation projects.
To ensure the protection of bats and their habitat in this park, BC Parks strongly advises that personal caving gear that has been used anywhere east of the Rockies not be used in B.C. Also, before entering caves in B.C, cavers and visitors should consult the provincial WNS website, which includes a link to a Decontamination Protocol for Mines and Caves.

Cycling

Fishing

Hiking

Pets on Leash

Scuba Diving

Swimming

Windsurfing
Facilities Available at this Park

Accessibility

Picnic Areas
A smaller day-use area, open year-round, can be found off Lakeview Road less than 1 km before the main park entrance. This area has two picnic tables, a pit toilet and parking for up to 8 vehicles. Small boats, canoes and kayaks can be easily launched from this location.
