Guidebook for Shawnigan Lake
Parks & Nature
The lake is popular for swimming, water skiing and other water sports. Mason's Beach is a five-minute walk from the B&B. There are other beaches closer to the village.
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Shawnigan Lake
The lake is popular for swimming, water skiing and other water sports. Mason's Beach is a five-minute walk from the B&B. There are other beaches closer to the village.
This restored wooden trestle is apparently the largest of its kind in Canada. Once used for the railway, it is now part of Trans-Canada Trail and is a 20-minute walk from the trestle parking lot. It provides a spectacular crossing of the Koksilah River. A ten-minute drive from the B&B.
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Kinsol Trestle
2869 Glen Eagles RdThis restored wooden trestle is apparently the largest of its kind in Canada. Once used for the railway, it is now part of Trans-Canada Trail and is a 20-minute walk from the trestle parking lot. It provides a spectacular crossing of the Koksilah River. A ten-minute drive from the B&B.
The trails on the east side of the mountain are wide and well-kept. Very good viewpoints are found on the east and west sides of the summit. Good for a day hike. A ten-minute drive from the B&B.
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Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area
The trails on the east side of the mountain are wide and well-kept. Very good viewpoints are found on the east and west sides of the summit. Good for a day hike. A ten-minute drive from the B&B.
Spectacular views of the lake can be seen from the summit. Good for a day hike. A fifteen-minute drive from the B&B.
The apparent trail entrance is on the east side of Shawnigan Lake Road across from the entrance to Radway Road, but it does not go to the summit of the mountain; it is a 1km long trail that ends at Baldy Mountain Road. A trail that goes to the summit is found part way up the mountain near the end of Strathcona Heights Road, on the south side, with a gate at the entrance; this is a gravel access road which is used to maintain the communications tower near the summit.
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Old Baldy Mtn
2329 Strathcona Heights RdSpectacular views of the lake can be seen from the summit. Good for a day hike. A fifteen-minute drive from the B&B.
The apparent trail entrance is on the east side of Shawnigan Lake Road across from the entrance to Radway Road, but it does not go to the summit of the mountain; it is a 1km long trail that ends at Baldy Mountain Road. A trail that goes to the summit is found part way up the mountain near the end of Strathcona Heights Road, on the south side, with a gate at the entrance; this is a gravel access road which is used to maintain the communications tower near the summit.
A quiet local park with one of the best beaches, popular with locals. There is also a small private lookout set on the lake, with benches, which is great for privacy and a place to relax. A fun way to get there is to walk along the old E&N rail line next to the lake, about 3/4 hour walk from the B&B.
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Old Mill Park
Recreation RoadA quiet local park with one of the best beaches, popular with locals. There is also a small private lookout set on the lake, with benches, which is great for privacy and a place to relax. A fun way to get there is to walk along the old E&N rail line next to the lake, about 3/4 hour walk from the B&B.
This sandy beach is a five-minute walk from the B&B. This is a sandy beach popular with families.
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Mason's Beach Park
Renfrew RoadThis sandy beach is a five-minute walk from the B&B. This is a sandy beach popular with families.
Shawnigan Wharf Park has a popular sandy beach and a wharf for diving into the lake. A 20-minute walk from the B&B.
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Shawnigan Wharf Park
Thrush RoadShawnigan Wharf Park has a popular sandy beach and a wharf for diving into the lake. A 20-minute walk from the B&B.
This is a small but beautiful park set on the lake. There are large trees, a large field of grass and a place to swim. The beach is narrow and not sandy. A ten-minute drive from the B&B.
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West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
West Shawnigan Lake RoadThis is a small but beautiful park set on the lake. There are large trees, a large field of grass and a place to swim. The beach is narrow and not sandy. A ten-minute drive from the B&B.
Arts & Culture
A really wonderful museum, small and quaint, but big in content, including a small movie theatre with short films. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
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Museu do Lago Shawnigan
1775 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdA really wonderful museum, small and quaint, but big in content, including a small movie theatre with short films. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
Essentials
Just a five-minute walk from the B&B, this store sells many food items, has its own bakery and an Automated Teller (ATM) kiosk.
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Mason's Store & Patio Ltd
1885 Renfrew RdJust a five-minute walk from the B&B, this store sells many food items, has its own bakery and an Automated Teller (ATM) kiosk.
A good convenience store with friendly staff. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
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Aitken & Fraser General Store Ltd
2750 W Shawnigan Lake RdA good convenience store with friendly staff. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
Shell
828 Deloume RdLaundromat.
Food Scene
Affordable and fun food. Playfully decorated. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
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Village Chippery
2740 Dundas RdAffordable and fun food. Playfully decorated. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
Very friendly staff and good food. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B. An Automated Teller (ATM) is located next to the entrance.
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Hosuka Japanese restaurant
2740 Dundas RdVery friendly staff and good food. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B. An Automated Teller (ATM) is located next to the entrance.
Rayas Pizza
1885 Renfrew RdGood local food, a five-minute walk from the B&B. Located above Mason's Store.
Affordable pizza made by friendly staff. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
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Sarpino's Pizzeria
7143 W Saanich RdAffordable pizza made by friendly staff. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
This coffee shop is located in the same building as Oma's Bakery. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
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Shawnigan House coffee and chocolate
1761 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay RdThis coffee shop is located in the same building as Oma's Bakery. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
A fast food restaurant serving sushi and teriyaki. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
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Shawnigan Jen
2750 Shawnigan Lake RdA fast food restaurant serving sushi and teriyaki. Located in the village, a 15-minute walk from the B&B.
Merridale Cidery includes a bistro, bakery and deli. Pizza is a popular meal there. Located a short drive to the northeast of Shawnigan Lake on Merridale Road.
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Merridale Cidery & Distillery
1230 Merridale RdMerridale Cidery includes a bistro, bakery and deli. Pizza is a popular meal there. Located a short drive to the northeast of Shawnigan Lake on Merridale Road.
Shopping
Contains Thrifty Foods, Pharmasave and many other stores. A ten-minute drive from the B&B.
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Mill Bay Centre
845A Mill Bay RdContains Thrifty Foods, Pharmasave and many other stores. A ten-minute drive from the B&B.
Contains Country Grocer, Island Pharmacy, Pizzeria Prima Strada family restaurant, Dragon Yuan Chinese Restaurant and many other stores. A ten-minute drive from the B&B.
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Valleyview Centre
1400 Cowichan Bay RdContains Country Grocer, Island Pharmacy, Pizzeria Prima Strada family restaurant, Dragon Yuan Chinese Restaurant and many other stores. A ten-minute drive from the B&B.
Getting Around
The Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry is an alternate way to get to and from the Victoria International Airport, instead of driving over the Malahat.
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Mill Bay Ferry Terminal
Ferry RoadThe Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry is an alternate way to get to and from the Victoria International Airport, instead of driving over the Malahat.
Most traffic to Shawnigan Lake comes over the Malahat Summit. There are spectacular views of Finlayson Arm from the summit.
Malahat Summit
Malahat SummitMost traffic to Shawnigan Lake comes over the Malahat Summit. There are spectacular views of Finlayson Arm from the summit.
The Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry is an alternate way to get to and from the Victoria International Airport, instead of driving over the Malahat.
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Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal station
809 Verdier AveThe Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry is an alternate way to get to and from the Victoria International Airport, instead of driving over the Malahat.
Sightseeing
A beautiful quiet bay with marina, a 3/4 hour drive to the north of Shawnigan Lake.
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Genoa Bay
A beautiful quiet bay with marina, a 3/4 hour drive to the north of Shawnigan Lake.
A beautiful quiet bay with marina, a 1/2 hour drive to the north of Shawnigan Lake.
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Maple Bay
A beautiful quiet bay with marina, a 1/2 hour drive to the north of Shawnigan Lake.
A very popular tourist destination, with many stores and restaurants on the bay. A 15-minute drive to the north of Shawnigan Lake.
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Cowichan Bay
A very popular tourist destination, with many stores and restaurants on the bay. A 15-minute drive to the north of Shawnigan Lake.