Seal Bay Nature Park protects forest, ravines, wetlands, and shoreline north of Courtenay, with a network of trails that make it one of the Comox Valley's easiest nature escapes. The mix of mature trees and coastal habitat gives it more interest than a simple neighbourhood park.
It is a good choice for a half-day walk, especially if you want wildlife, shade, and sea air without a long drive. Stay on marked trails and treat the beach and forest as habitat rather than a casual recreation field.