West Shawnigan Lake

About the Park

This popular summer destination is idyllic for enjoying a family picnic. Nearby, the lake offers opportunities for boating, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Cobble Hill, CA

6:58 pm, May 4, 2026

17°C | °F

L: 6° | H: 22°

Feels like 17°C | °F° few clouds

Humidity: 63 %

Pressure: 1007 hPa

Wind: 9 Km/h ESE

Wind Gust: 0 Km/h

UV Index: 0.44

Precipitation: 0 mm

Rain Chance: 0%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 5:49 am

Sunset: 8:33 pm

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Today 1:00 pmMay 4, 2026

11° / 23°°C | °F 0 mm 0% 11 Km/h 51 % 1009 hPa 0 mm/h

Tomorrow 1:00 pmMay 5, 2026

9° / 26°°C | °F 0 mm 0% 12 Km/h 36 % 1012 hPa 0 mm/h

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14° / 14°°C | °F 0 mm 0% 5 Km/h 59 % 1010 hPa 0 mm/h

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Saturday 8:00 pmMay 8, 2026

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Sunday 5:00 pmMay 9, 2026

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Contact

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/west-shawnigan-lake-park/

Facilities

Day-use area (grassy), change house.

Location

Off Hwy 1, at Shawnigan Lake. Access Park via Shawnigan Lake Road.

Size

9 ha.

Available amenities & activities at this park

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Park Amenities

Picnic sites
Pit Toilets
Pets must be on leash

Park Activities

Swimming
Canoeing / kayaking
Fishing
Bicycling

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