Book a holiday rental for your Shawnigan Lake getaway
The area's monuments and museums are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to Shawnigan Lake. This city is well-known for its parks and gardens. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in Shawnigan Lake
Are you hoping to discover top things to see and do while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Shawnigan Lake a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Merridale Estate Cidery (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Arbutus Ridge Golf Club (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Cherry Point Estate Wines (5.6 mi / 9 km)
- Cowichan Aquatic Centre (9.4 mi / 15.1 km)
- Panorama Recreation Centre (10.5 mi / 17 km)
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Shawnigan Lake
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Shawnigan Lake is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Butchart Gardens (10 mi / 16.2 km)
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- Cusheon Lake (13.9 mi / 22.4 km)
- Elk Lake (14.1 mi / 22.7 km)
- Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (14.5 mi / 23.3 km)
- Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (14.7 mi / 23.7 km)
How to get to and around Shawnigan Lake
Fly into Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.), the closest airport, located 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base), which is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.