Shawnigan Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Shawnigan Lake

Hotel Grand Pacific
Pros: Clean and swift room cleaning daily, great check in, excellent location walkable to all key tourist spots, quiet, great view. Con: old, small tv without streaming capacity, no microwave
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Fairmont Empress
Swimming pool was fab!!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Everything was awesome. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Good location, quiet and easy to get around
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
The cottage was very clean and nicely decorated. The big miss was kitchen supplies and lacking in blankets
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort
Customer service - very helpful, and check in was very smooth and quick which was greatly appreciated after a long travel day, Super clean property and views of the ocean were stupendous!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit

Kinsol Trestle
Find out about the history of Shawnigan Lake with a stop at Kinsol Trestle. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Old Mill Park
After visiting Old Mill Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shawnigan Lake. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
You can take time to visit West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park during your travels to Shawnigan Lake. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area.
Shawnigan Lake Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Shawnigan Lake Museum in Shawnigan Lake. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area.
Sooke Lake Road Community Forest
You can take time to visit Sooke Lake Road Community Forest during your travels to Shawnigan Lake. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Stebbings Road Community Forest
You can take time to visit Stebbings Road Community Forest during your travels to Shawnigan Lake. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.








