One of the best lake hikes! It's not the most well known, so not crowded. The loop around the lake…read moreis about an hour with great up and down, views of water, great places to take a dip. There is also a small island you can swim to in the middle of the lake, beach access, Tarzan swings. This little lake has it all. A true hidden gem! Value 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Service 4/5 has toilet but no flushing water nor running water Quality 4/5 18/20

It's the peacock park! Plenty of peacocks flexing their tails. Well maintained. There's also the…read moreanimals area for kids. Well maintained.

Beacon Hill Park is such a beautiful and vast park! Our party of four had to break our exploring of…read moreit into two different rounds and each time it was great! There are beautiful ponds and fountains here in amongst lush trees. There are paths that lead you into all sorts of park adventures! On the first excursion we saw a juvenile owl in a tree and got some pictures of it as well as well as the Moss Lady statue as extra bonuses. On the second excursion we went to a wonderful rose garden, the Children's Farm which consists of various animals which are primarily barnyard types. We then went to the south end of the park and went to Mile Zero for the Trans Canadian Highway and a gorgeous view of the water from the Straight of Juan De Fuca. And we saw more juvenile owls out and about in the trees. Definitely a park to go to and it's the kind of place that will bring in tourist sightseers but will have locals or residents as well because it's clear it's a park that is loved by all.

Magical place. Would definitely be going back next summer! The water was a little cold but loved…read morehow clear it was.

Not a tourist destination. Except for Airbnb's, it's a local hotspot. There is no public access…read more Much warmer than Lake Crescent. Great for water sports but it's a relatively small lake so it can get pretty crowded. It's pretty, but Lake Crescent is picturesque. No fishing to speak of.

Wow who would have guess that there is a hidden trail called Spring Beach. No it is not a beach! Or…read moremaybe it is when you walk further in. Well it is a combination of both. There is a kind of look a like beach when you walk further in. I guess it is also a camping site during certain times. We walked into Spring Beach for some quick fresh air. The trail is not difficult. There is no elevation. The trees are very tall here. Free parking is available on the side of the road.

A slice of heaven! Walk through a magical little lush green forest to STUNNING views of the lake &…read moremountains! We take all of our guests here.

Beautiful mirror lake. I visited in mid-February and I experienced multiple colors of this lake. At…read morefirst it was raining with dark waters, then it turned an emerald green after the rain. Finally after a few hours when the sun out, it became a mirror! Bonus we hiked the Merymere falls loop. So beautiful!

Must stop when you are in the area. Trails, waterfalls, camping, lodge and more…read more Gorgeous, well maintained area.

Awesome lake for trail running or just an easy walk. There are some sections on street through…read moreneighborhood if you want to go aroUnd the whole lake or you can turn around once you see pavement. Value 5:5 Atmosphere 4/5 Service 4/5 Quality 5/5 18/20

A cute little small town. I had no idea that this place existed. It reminded me of the little…read morevillage of Banff. I have noticed a lot of tubes/inflatable boats rental stores. Yes the town is beautiful and you really need one day to walk from one end to the other. We drove by here to go camping.

This little town is great place to put your feet up and have a beverage. It sits on the shore of…read moreLake Cowichan, an absolutely stunning clean lake. Great for swimming and boating. Highly recommended. Tubing down the river is very relaxing and a lot of fun for any age.

Nothing to do here, but the beach was pretty. Good to sit down and have conversation with people…read more we did help a lady who left her kid and the key in the car.

This is such a lovely, peaceful spot. It has a beautiful memorial to a woman named, Laura, who…read morewould come here, park her car and just enjoy the waves. When the tide is out, there is a long stretch of beach to walk on and collect rocks or shells. Fun telescope for kids and adults alike. Plenty of parking.

This park had signs everywhere that the water was toxic, so that's why it's 4 stars for this…read morereview. Otherwise, it was beautiful. Lots of trials including ones for horses. Volunteer state park employee is posted at the end of the main road.

This beautiful lake is wonderful for kayaking and canoeing! Fishing is fun there. A great place for…read morea picnic!