of 25 lakes from the Saanich Peninsula to the Sooke Hills
Other guidebooks occasionally feature lakes, but this is the first, most comprehensive guide to the beautiful lakes that make southern Vancouver Island such a wonderful place to live and visit.
Find the best place to soak up sunshine, where to launch your boat, and how to avoid the crowds. You’ll find plenty of practical information on:
- Swimming & Beaches
- Walking & Hiking Trails
- Fishing, Boating, & Paddling
- Cycling & Mountain Biking
- Parking, Picnic Tables, & Washrooms
- Maps and Directions
Interested in one particular activity? Check the Top Ten lists to find the best lakes to walk your dog, learn about nature, catch rainbow trout, or go for a family picnic.
Maps and directions are provided for each lake, along with detailed descriptions on unique natural features and colourful details on early settlement and historical events. Learn what to watch for and how these places came to be.
The casual visitor, avid naturalist and armchair historian will all find this to be an indispensible guide to exploring, enjoying and understanding the secret lakes of southern Vancouver Island.
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Recreation
Find the best beaches, swimming and picnic spots, hiking trails, biking and where to launch your canoe.
Lakes offer an incredible amount of recreational opportunities - find your new favourite lake! Learn More»
Nature & History
From the bottom of the lake to the branches of the trees that surround them, lakes are literally crawling with nature.
From beaver activity to invisible insects below the lake's surface, learn about the unique natural features you'll find at Southern Vancouver Island's lakes. Nature & History»
Maps & Directions
In this book you'll find detailed maps of beaches, trails, viewpoints, boat launches, parking and washrooms.
Know how to get to the lake, and where to explore once you're there! View Sample Maps»