The site of the historic "Last Spike" on the Canadian Pacific Railway, Shawnigan Lake is located approximatel 30 miles north of Victoria, off Highway 1 (The Transcanada Highway) (the turnoff is less than 30 miles from Victoria, just north of Mill Bay. There is an old restored church which is now the Auld Kirk Gallery, and the Shawnigan Historical Museum. Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park provides camping, picnicking and swimming facilites; or enjoy hiking, mountain biking and wilderness camping at Koksilah River Provincial Park.

British Columbia Provincial Parks Koksilah River Provincial Park |
Education Maxwell International Bah' School |
Motels Hotels & Resorts Shawnigan Beach Resort |
Wildlife Viewing Coastal Inlet Adventures | Location: Shawnigan Lake British Columbia V0R 2W0

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming British Columbia Events Are: Holiday Festival of Creations Kelowna November 14 Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival Mission November 21 thru November 22 Pumpkin Festival Nanaimo continuing An Old-Fashioned Christmas Barkerville December 19 thru December 21 Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble Courtenay December 13 thru December 22

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