Shawnigan Lake
Travel Guide




Visit Shawnigan Lake

Fairmont Empress
Perfectly located, and excellent room service! Beautiful grounds and helpful staff.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
We had a very pleasant stay at Huntingdon Hotel and Suites. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, which made it easy for our family to relax after a long day exploring the area. The staff were warm, welcoming, and always ready to help with any questions we had. Breakfast was a nice ...
Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Red Lion Inn and Suites
The bed was decent. Shower was good with good water pressure. The room is dated but okay for a budget priced hotel. The elevator that we would use wasn't working so we had to use a different one to a different floor and walk down. The building floor plan is quirky and hard to get familiar with. Parking ...
Reviewed on May 12, 2026

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Hotel was awesome!!
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort
Great view, beautiful rooms. But no window coverings other than in the bedroom so there is little privacy - our unit was on the bottom and we had guests hangout out right outside our patio.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Mariner's Loft
Great place and great location. We hope to return someday
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Popular places to visit

Kinsol Trestle
Find out about the history of Shawnigan Lake with a stop at Kinsol Trestle. While in this romantic area, you can savor 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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission

Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour

Victoria Zipline Adventure Tour

Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings




