Shawnigan Lake
A popular place to live and vacation, Shawnigan Lake has been built up around a 7 km long lake that provides the opportunity for fishing, water skiing and swimming.
The area serves as commuter community for Greater Victoria and Duncan as well as home to holiday cottages for those travelling from farther areas. The Shawnigan Lake Village has local amenities including general stores, great restaurants, and bakery/coffee shops.
Why Shawnigan Lake is Loved
Vacation destination: This area is a popular place to spend summer holidays. Residents here enjoy living where other people vacation.
Education Options: There are a variety of alternative school options including Shawnigan Lake School, a world class private school and the largest boarding school in western North America.
Proximity to Nature: Considered a rural residential area, Shawnigan is mostly surrounded by wilderness, parks and Crown land.
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Parks & Recreation Near Shawnigan Lake
Kinsol Trestle
Part of the Cowichan Valley Trail, this historic railway trestle is one of the tallest timber trestle structures in the world and is accessible via well maintained walking or cycling paths.
Shawnigan Lake Recreation Area
This area provides access to Shawnigan Lake for swimming, boating, and relaxing on its sandy beaches.
Memory Island Provincial Park
Accessible by boat, this small island park offers a secluded retreat with picnic areas and a quiet, natural setting, perfect for a day of exploration and wildlife observation.
West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
A forested area with access to the lake, offering opportunities for hiking, canoeing, and enjoying the pristine beauty of the region.
Schools Near Shawnigan Lake
Discovery Elementary
2204 McKean Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC
Public school offering kindergarten to grade 7
Frances Kelsey Secondary
953 Shawnigan-mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay, BC
Public school offering grades 8 to 12.
Shawnigan Lake School
1975 Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC
Private school offering grades 8 to 12.
St John's Preparatory Academy Shawnigan
2371 Shawnigan Lake Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC
Private school offering grades 4 to 12.
https://www.stjohnsshawniganlake.ca/
