The largest lake in Mount Work Park, Durrance Lake is best known for the beaches that dot the northern side of its shore, and rightfully so – this is a great place to soak up some sun! The easy access to the water, parking, and washroom facilities make Durrance Lake an ideal place to spend an afternoon with the family. Take some time to explore while you are swimming and…
Watch the forest glide by as you swim through clean, warm waters on a hot summer’s day. Admire the wildflowers as you hike to a secluded lake, or spend a sunny afternoon with the whole family on the beach.
From fishing for trout or smallmouth bass, to enjoying a peaceful morning at the lake shore, the lakes of southern Vancouver Island are a fantastic way to get outside.
The Secret Lakes of Southern Vancouver Island Guidebook is packed full with 152 pages of maps, photographs, quick reference, top ten lists and history.
Secret Lakes was published in 2012 and has been out of print since 2013. A new, expanded edition is on the way for spring 2021! Meanwhile, you can still buy the 2012 version of the book in Kindle format from Amazon.
With 152 pages packed with maps, directions, quick reference and Top Ten lists, the full book covers 25 lakes in Victoria, Sooke and Saanich with detailed information on:
| Blinkhorn Lake Crabapple Lake Durrance Lake Eagles Lake Elk/Beaver Lake Florence Lake Fork Lake Glen Lake Glinz Lake Grass Lake Heal Lake Kemp Lake Killarney Lake |
Langford Lake Lookout Lake Matheson Lake Pease Lake Peden Lake Prior Lake Prospect Lake Quarantine Lake Sheilds Lake Spectacle Lake Swan Lake Thetis Lake |