One of the best picnic sites in the area, Spider Lake
features a small sandy beach perfect for water lovers of
all ages on a hot summer day.
The warm water of Spider Lake
is noted for its excellent canoeing, kayaking and swimming
and the park is an idyllic
spot for a quiet family outing. Paddlers can spend a
peaceful afternoon exploring the shoreline and the many
secluded
bays of this lake, located west of Qualicum Beach on
central Vancouver Island.
Spider Lake is stocked with small
mouth bass and Rainbow trout, providing fishing opportunities
year-round. Powerboats
are prohibited but small car-top boats and canoes and
kayaks can be launched from the beach next to the park’s
small parking lot. Boats can also be launched from a
steep banked causeway outside of the park.
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Camping is not permitted at this park. A private campground
located adjacent to Horne Lake
Caves Provincial Park,
10 km away, provides camping opportunities in the area.
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Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is not
permitted at this park. A private campground located
adjacent to Horne Lake Caves Provincial
Park, 10 km
away, provides camping opportunities in the area.
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Camping is not permitted at this park.
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This
park has a large day-use/picnic area, with approximately
16 picnic tables, fresh water, 5 pit toilets and a
sandy beach. This area and the parking lot is closed
from October 16 to May 14 of each year.
A
smaller day-use area, open year round, can be found
off Lakeview
Road less than 1 km before the main park
entrance. This area has two picnic tables, a pit
toilet and parking for up to 8 vehicles. Small boats,
canoes
and kayaks can be easily launched from this location.
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Some
facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.
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A cold water hand pump is centrally located at the
main day-use area.
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There
are 5 pit toilets located throughout the park. |
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No
showers.
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No sani-station/dump facilities. The closest facilities
are located at Rathtrevor Beach
Provincial Park in
Parksville (during the collecting season).
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Campfires are not permitted at this park.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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A short, easy trail connects the two day-use areas.
For your own safety and the preservation of the park,
obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting
trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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The warm waters of Spider Lake are ideal for swimming.
There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
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The warm water of Spider Lake is noted for its excellent
canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Paddlers can spend
a peaceful afternoon exploring the shoreline and the
many secluded bays of this lake. Paddlers can set in
at the small day-use area, located off Lakeview Road
less than 1 km before the main park entrance. This
area has parking for up to 8 vehicles.
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This park does not have a boat launch. Small boats,
canoes and kayaks can be put in the water at the small
day-use area located off Lakeview Road less than 1
km before the main park entrance.
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Spider
Lake is stocked with Rainbow trout and small mouth
bass and is a popular spot for anglers. Fishing is
permitted as per provincial and federal fishing regulations.
All anglers should check the current regulations
issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have
an appropriate licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No horseback riding.
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During
the summer months, this is an extremely popular destination. Pets/domestic animals
must be on a leash and under control at all times.. You are responsible for their
behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or
other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential
for problems with bears.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities. 
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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This
park offers opportunities for fresh water scuba diving. |
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Opportunities
exist for windsurfing at this park during periods of high winds. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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Excellent
caving opportunities are located close to Spider Lake at Horne
Lake Caves Provincial Park, approximately 10 km away.
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
