Shawnigan Lake
Travel Guide




Visit Shawnigan Lake

Fairmont Empress
Staff were exceptionally friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Hotel staff are excellent: cheerful, accommodating, service oriented. They made our stay very pleasant. Breakfast included a variety of choices, from fruit, cereal, yogurt, eggs, bacon, and baked goods. Gluten free options included yogurt, fruit, scrambled eggs and bacon.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Clean room, gym and pool are amazing.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
This is a nice hotel. Hope they will add free breakfast in the future. We were upgraded for a larger room(30$ a night), but we did not need it. It was a little bit noisy outside as we were beside the lift.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort

The Cottages on Salt Spring Island
We loved the size of the unit and the covered deck off the living room. We were happily surprised by a half bathroom that wasn't in the description. We left our windows open at night to hear the frogs singing, which was so lovely. Self check in was easy, parking was available right outside our unit. ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Baldy Mountain Park
After visiting Old Baldy Mountain Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shawnigan Lake. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

