Book a vacation rental for your Shawnigan Lake getaway
The area's monuments and museums are just a few of the reasons to vacation in Shawnigan Lake. This city is well-known for its parks and gardens. If you're looking for accommodations with space to entertain friends and family, Vrbo has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in Shawnigan Lake
Are you hoping to find attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Shawnigan Lake a fun spot to vacation. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Merridale Estate Cidery (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Arbutus Ridge Golf Club (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Cherry Point Estate Wines (5.6 mi / 9 km)
- Panorama Recreation Centre (10.5 mi / 17 km)
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Shawnigan Lake
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Shawnigan Lake is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Butchart Gardens (10 mi / 16.2 km)
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- The Raptors (11.7 mi / 18.8 km)
- Cusheon Lake (13.9 mi / 22.4 km)
- Elk Lake (14.1 mi / 22.7 km)
How to get to and around Shawnigan Lake
Fly into Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ), the closest airport, located 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base), which is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.