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Park
Info:
This
small day-use park provides a sanctuary for Douglas fir
forest, as well as lakeside beach access
on the northwest shores of Shawnigan
Lake. This popular summer recreation area offers a wealth of outdoor activities,
including swimming, paddling and fishing in the trout-stocked waters. It’s
also an idyllic place to enjoy a family picnic.
Outside of the park boundaries, the lake offers opportunities for boating,
waterskiing and windsurfing. The peaceful waters of Shawnigan Lake make it
an excellent place to canoe or kayak. Park facilities include pit toilets,
picnic tables and short walking trails. A boat launch is available in the community
of Shawnigan Lake, not far from the park.
Introduction (which is the first paragraph, or more
on the existing park page
Park
Size: 9
hectares
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park is located north of
Victoria on southern Vancouver Island. Turn west off Highway
1 at Shawnigan/Mill Bay Road in Mill Bay Follow the road
approximately 15 km to Shawnigan Lake, then turn right onto
Shawnigan Lake Road. Follow this road until you reach the
park.
Nearby communities include: Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill,
Mill Bay, Cowichan
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
Visitor
Safety:
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
Camping is not permitted at this park.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.
E-mail address: office@rlcenterprize.com
Phone: (250) 474-1336
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There
are no
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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There
are no
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping facilities
at this park.
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There
are no
group campsites facilities at this park.
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This park has a day-use/picnic area on the sandy northwest
shores of Shawnigan Lake. Facilities included picnic
tables, pit toilets, a grassy area and a change house.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring your own drinking water as potable water is
not available in the park. All surface water in the
park must be boiled, filtered or treated prior to consumption.
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Pit
toilets are located near the parking lot and at the beach day-use area. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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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 trail leads from the parking lot to the beach
area. There are no other developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground.
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A designated swimming are in the lake provides visitors
with a safe place to enjoy the water. Floats define
the swimming area. There are no lifeguards on duty
at provincial parks.
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Peaceful Shawnigan Lake is an excellent place for
canoeing or kayaking. Paddlers can launch from the
beach at the day-use area or other public locations
along Shawnigan Lake.
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This park does not have a boat launch. The nearest
boat launch is on Clearihue Road (turnoff beside Firehall
#2) in the community of Shawnigan Lake.
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Shawnigan
Lake is stocked with trout and is a popular destination
for anglers. 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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Cycling
is not permitted.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times and are not
allowed in beach areas or park buildings. 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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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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Shawnigan
Lake is a popular windsurfing location however the area within West
Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park is not accessible to windsurfers. |
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Shawnigan
Lake is a popular waterskiing location however the area within West
Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park is not accessible to water-skiers. Boaters
can launch their boats at facilities on Clearihue Road (turnoff beside
Firehall #2) in the community of Shawnigan Lake. |
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This
park is closed to hunting. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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