Shawnigan Lake Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Historic Kinsol Trestle Bridge Vancouver Island.The historic wooden Kinsol Trestle over the Koksilah River near Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island, Canada.
Kinsol Trestle or Koksilah River Trestle, a historic wooden railway trestle in Shawnigan lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Shawnigan Lake
Shawnigan Lake
Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

4.5 out of 5
721 Government St Victoria BC
The price is ฿8,593 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
฿8,593
฿10,068 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,803 reviews)
"Location was everything about the empress. Great food at the hotel and near with walkable access to the heart of Victoria. Highly recommend renting a car as a lot of cool castles and beaches are close drives away. The garden was fantastic and live music and salmon at the hotel restaurant was great ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Fairmont Empress
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is ฿6,528 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
฿6,528
฿7,716 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,169 reviews)
"Helpful staff, situated right near the harbour. Breakfast was very good. Being on the first floor it tended to be noisy, re: near the entrance and breakfast room. Thank you"

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Red Lion Inn and Suites

Red Lion Inn and Suites

3 out of 5
3366 Douglas St Victoria BC
The price is ฿4,690 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
฿4,690
฿5,393 total
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,491 reviews)
"Overall Ok"

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Red Lion Inn and Suites
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The Parkside Hotel & Spa

The Parkside Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
810 Humboldt Street Victoria BC
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,400 reviews)
"The room was ok. Beds were comfy. However the one bathroom I questioned weather or not the floor was cleaned."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort

SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort

4 out of 5
1000 Sooke Point Place Sooke BC
Stay at this condo in Sooke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Secretary (Donaldson) Island and Quimper Park are located ...
SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort
Mariner's Loft

Mariner's Loft

4 out of 5
118 Rainbow Rd Salt Spring Island BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Salt Spring Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ganges Marina and Spa by Lenice are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Very Clean, Great Location,"

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Mariner's Loft
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Popular places to visit

Kinsol Trestle

Kinsol Trestle

Find out about the history of Shawnigan Lake with a stop at Kinsol Trestle. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kinsol Trestle

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.

Old Mill Park

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.

West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park

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.

Stebbings Road Community Forest

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.

Shawnigan Lake Museum

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.

Sooke Lake Road Community Forest

Things to do

Bright orange, black and white Butterfly at the Victoria Butterfly Gardens on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Victoria Butterfly Gardens

฿496
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour

Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour

฿2,955
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour
Victoria: Paddle Board Rental with Full Equipment

Victoria: Paddle Board Rental with Full Equipment

฿946
per adult
Victoria: Paddle Board Rental with Full Equipment
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission

฿7,588
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Langford BC

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Langford BC

฿354
per adult
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Langford BC
Waterfall, Skywalk, Lagoon Picnic, Castle and Whales in Victoria

Waterfall, Skywalk, Lagoon Picnic, Castle and Whales in Victoria

฿7,092
per adult
Waterfall, Skywalk, Lagoon Picnic, Castle and Whales in Victoria
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Cities near Shawnigan Lake

Illuminated British Columbia Parliament Building in Victoria at Twilight.

Duncan