Largest parkland donation in B.C. since 2009 as The Foothills plans to transfer 730-acres to Lantzville
LANTZVILLE — The Foothills, a 1,838-acre master-planned community, located in Lantzville and minutes from Nanaimo, will be donating 730-acres of private land to the District of Lantzville and Regional District of Nanaimo to serve as public park space.
At 730-acres, the park is the largest land donation in British Columbia since 2009 when Skaha Bluff was donated to the provincial government. In comparison, Stanley Park in Vancouver is 1,001 acres. The area offers hiking trails, mountain biking trails, rock climbing and amazing views of the Strait of Georgia.
Residents can explore bluffs, gullies, forests, rocks, cliffs, high country marshes, viewpoints, creeks, and a diversity of vegetation from fern-filled rainforest canyons to dry viewpoints with natural Arbutus trees.
“The Foothills, as the highlands in Lantzville, is a gateway to numerous recreational experiences,” Allard Ockeloen, chief executive officer with Lone Tree Properties Ltd. said. “It’s an outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise.”