Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Shawnigan Lake October 2025 | Expedia.ca [Shawnigan Lake Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Shawnigan-Lake.dx6134093)[Hotels in Shawnigan Lake](https://expedia.ca/Shawnigan-Lake-Hotels.d6134093.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Shawnigan Lake](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Shawnigan-Lake.d6134093.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Shawnigan Lake Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Shawnigan-Lake.d6134093.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shawnigan Lake Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Shawnigan-Lake.d6134093.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Shawnigan Lake ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shawnigan Lake Types of activities [Shawnigan Lake travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Shawnigan-Lake.dx6134093) ![Photo by Derek Stadel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/743e971c43b09031d0471f4ca053e5d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Derek Stadel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/743e971c43b09031d0471f4ca053e5d6.jpg) ![Photo by Geoff Stephen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/56432c3f82c812b7f668814187e7b7d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Geoff Stephen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/56432c3f82c812b7f668814187e7b7d8.jpg) ![Photo by Geoff Stephen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fc82278c9ae7fa3e20f608cdac90d2db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Geoff Stephen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fc82278c9ae7fa3e20f608cdac90d2db.jpg) ![Photo by Geoff Stephen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/875ce0dfe01de232e67997a91843cfdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Geoff Stephen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/875ce0dfe01de232e67997a91843cfdb.jpg) ## Shawnigan Lake Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Shawnigan Lake has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Shawnigan Lake is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Shawnigan Lake to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Shawnigan Lake Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Shawnigan Lake. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Shawnigan Lake attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Shawnigan Lake ### Tours & day trips [See all 26 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/194829/9ccf75b9-f833-4f39-b88a-9b189ffb2957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens 12h 10m 9.4/10 387 reviews Free cancellation available CA $273CA $246 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vancouver-to-victoria-admission-to-butchart-gardens.a194829.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/329630/2026f348-b14f-4483-b492-b38853a4ef47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones 1h 8.6/10 70 reviews Free cancellation available CA $56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/key-west-haunted-tour-ghosts-gravestones.a329630.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Rio Secreto Plus Tour: Underground River, Rappel & Ziplines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/484306/e66111e8-6d38-42cd-a27d-96ec95a7fd10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rio Secreto Plus Tour: Underground River, Rappel & Ziplines 5h+ 9/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available CA $153 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rio-secreto-plus-tour-underground-river-rappel-ziplines.a484306.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46352567/5041cb89-6b0d-46cb-acfe-5fa83c66c100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle 5h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-butchart-gardens-express-shuttle.a46352567.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Victoria Butterfly Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/194771/3e9a3ddb-7ffd-41bb-9d55-a538b39f384f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Victoria Butterfly Gardens 1h 9.8/10 32 reviews Free cancellation available CA $21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/victoria-butterfly-gardens.a194771.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Waterfall, Skywalk, Trestle, Castle and Whales in Victoria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49219439/edc19ada-21a2-47bf-b475-396d90b68c01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waterfall, Skywalk, Trestle, Castle and Whales in Victoria 6h Free cancellation available CA $300 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waterfall-skywalk-trestle-castle-and-whales-in-victoria.a49219439.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50169878/d2245ba8-5bdf-4512-94a7-0c00b2959482.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/victoria-city-and-butchart-gardens-private-tour.a50169878.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2217995/da7a9e45-776c-4fae-a457-0b6e9520f4f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings 5h 30m Free cancellation available CA $180CA $153 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-victoria-to-cowichan-valley-wine-tour-with-tastings.a2217995.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Private Butchart Gardens + Gardens at HCP Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388855/675a45aa-cd41-4211-b2d1-aac5cc2faab9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Butchart Gardens + Gardens at HCP Tour 5h Free cancellation available CA $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-butchart-gardens-gardens-at-hcp-tour.a1388855.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Victoria Hiking, Vista, Rainforest and Aquarium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48971941/a17e7037-206f-4058-8e26-feb366d6f670.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Victoria Hiking, Vista, Rainforest and Aquarium 8h Free cancellation available CA $320 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/victoria-hiking-vista-rainforest-and-aquarium.a48971941.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50169878/d2245ba8-5bdf-4512-94a7-0c00b2959482.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/victoria-city-and-butchart-gardens-private-tour.a50169878.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Private Butchart Gardens + Gardens at HCP Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388855/675a45aa-cd41-4211-b2d1-aac5cc2faab9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Butchart Gardens + Gardens at HCP Tour 5h Free cancellation available CA $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-butchart-gardens-gardens-at-hcp-tour.a1388855.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Peninsula Highlights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388853/43fb9389-8a29-480e-9872-3aa59995562d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Peninsula Highlights 6h Free cancellation available CA $204 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/peninsula-highlights.a1388853.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Butchart & Beyond: The Grand Victoria Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1718531/fd00fb25-027c-43c4-a654-e73d14338904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Butchart & Beyond: The Grand Victoria Tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $330 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/butchart-beyond-the-grand-victoria-tour.a1718531.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Butchart Gardens from Vancouver to Victoria Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50177264/ed0a5f7c-f8a3-47f8-a3f9-ba6638ea8d01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Butchart Gardens from Vancouver to Victoria Tour 12h CA $265 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/butchart-gardens-from-vancouver-to-victoria-city-tour.a50177264.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Private Local Libations Tour, Victoria, BC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388860/a76ad62e-7109-4ac8-b63b-6a73506e5758.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Local Libations Tour, Victoria, BC 5h Free cancellation available CA $195 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-local-libations-tour-victoria-bc.a1388860.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Enchanted Southern Vancouver Island Day Trip – Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2255481/9f95f068-59c4-4eb7-b620-4007cffe32aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Enchanted Southern Vancouver Island Day Trip – Private Tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $1,467 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/butchart-gardens-and-city-tour-in-spring.a2255481.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Victoria Boutique Winery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388907/30acc934-dd9a-47c1-81e3-338c2670fc13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Victoria Boutique Winery Tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $330 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/victoria-boutique-winery-tour.a1388907.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Butchart Gardens and City Highlights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50318639/a54ac2ff-bcd0-4ec7-acee-d00912d57f39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Butchart Gardens and City Highlights Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $590 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/butchart-gardens-and-city-highlights-tour.a50318639.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Private Brentwood Bay Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5197476/64108a15-9353-430c-b4f3-d4122dd949fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Brentwood Bay Walking Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $1,337 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-brentwood-bay-walking-tour.a5197476.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/194829/9ccf75b9-f833-4f39-b88a-9b189ffb2957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens 12h 10m 9.4/10 387 reviews Free cancellation available CA $273CA $246 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vancouver-to-victoria-admission-to-butchart-gardens.a194829.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Victoria Butterfly Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/194771/3e9a3ddb-7ffd-41bb-9d55-a538b39f384f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Victoria Butterfly Gardens 1h 9.8/10 32 reviews Free cancellation available CA $21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/victoria-butterfly-gardens.a194771.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ![Vancouver Island Half Day Whale and Wildlife Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/610327/af5ce23e-d56d-4230-b16c-1ae079f99e8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vancouver Island Half Day Whale and Wildlife Adventure 4h 10/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available CA $201 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vancouver-island-half-day-whale-and-wildlife-adventure.a610327.activity-details?&rid=6134093&location=Shawnigan+Lake&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Shawnigan Lake | Number of things to do | 28 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Langford BC](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/murder-mystery-detective-experience-in-langford-bc.a45629093.activity-details): CA $15 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Victoria Butterfly Gardens](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/victoria-butterfly-gardens.a194771.activity-details) - [Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/key-west-haunted-tour-ghosts-gravestones.a329630.activity-details) - [Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/vancouver-to-victoria-admission-to-butchart-gardens.a194829.activity-details) - [Malahat SkyWalk Tickets](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malahat-skywalk-tickets.a46393243.activity-details) - [The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-butchart-gardens-express-shuttle.a46352567.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Victoria Butterfly Gardens](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/victoria-butterfly-gardens.a194771.activity-details) - [Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/key-west-haunted-tour-ghosts-gravestones.a329630.activity-details) - [Malahat SkyWalk Tickets](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malahat-skywalk-tickets.a46393243.activity-details) - [Zipline Adventure Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/zipline-adventure-tour.a46295949.activity-details) - [Paddling Thetis Lake](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/paddling-thetis-lake.a2365924.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Victoria Butterfly Gardens](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/victoria-butterfly-gardens.a194771.activity-details) - [Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/key-west-haunted-tour-ghosts-gravestones.a329630.activity-details) - [Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/vancouver-to-victoria-admission-to-butchart-gardens.a194829.activity-details) - [The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-butchart-gardens-express-shuttle.a46352567.activity-details) - [Zipline Adventure Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/zipline-adventure-tour.a46295949.activity-details) | ## What to do in Shawnigan Lake * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Shawnigan Lake ![Kinsol Trestle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/743e971c43b09031d0471f4ca053e5d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kinsol Trestle Find out about the history of Shawnigan Lake with a stop at Kinsol Trestle. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Kinsol-Trestle-Shawnigan-Lake.d6293951.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Old-Mill-Park-Shawnigan-Lake.d6293945.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/West-Shawnigan-Lake-Provincial-Park-Shawnigan-Lake.d6293957.Vacation-Attraction) #### Oliphant Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oliphant Lake during your travels in Shawnigan Lake. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Oliphant-Lake-Shawnigan-Lake.d896517864891305984.Vacation-Attraction) #### Elkington Ecological Reserve You can take time to visit Elkington Ecological Reserve during your travels to Shawnigan Lake. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Elkington-Ecological-Reserve-Shawnigan-Lake.d896517463087464448.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Shawnigan-Lake-Museum-Shawnigan-Lake.d6291872.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Old-Baldy-Mountain-Park-Shawnigan-Lake.d896519585887637504.Vacation-Attraction) #### Memory Island Provincial Park Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Memory Island Provincial Park during your travels in Shawnigan Lake. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Memory-Island-Provincial-Park-Shawnigan-Lake.d6293961.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Sooke-Lake-Road-Community-Forest-Shawnigan-Lake.d896517295019610112.Vacation-Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Shawnigan Lake ![Cowichan Bay which includes a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216724-Cowichan-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cowichan Bay [](https://expedia.ca/Cowichan-Bay.dx180426) ![Photo by Joe Ratliffe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/65d4f39b260d36c09e66b2f96c1537de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mill Bay [](https://expedia.ca/Mill-Bay.dx6023537) ![Cobble Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6b3ad6dac775bb6fbc9f1a1ce08ca80a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cobble Hill [](https://expedia.ca/Cobble-Hill.dx6025694) ![Photo by Geraldine Soh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5260d770fec076883320208d2e44326a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Duncan [](https://expedia.ca/Duncan.dx6058388) ![Photo by Paul Thomson Photography ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a10ef7ef7514483e6c4b7a6da429915e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Cowichan [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Cowichan.dx6288188) ![Juan de Fuca Electoral Area](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216719-Port-Renfrew.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Juan de Fuca Electoral Area [](https://expedia.ca/Juan-De-Fuca-Electoral-Area.dx553248635937217126) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shawnigan Lake worth visiting? > Shawnigan Lake offers an interesting mix of culture, attractions and local charm. Whether you're into history, nature or local cuisine, there's a lot you'll find here. ### How do I spend a day in Shawnigan Lake? > Shawnigan Lake Museum and Cowichan Wooden Boat Society are two great places to kick-start your adventures. Be sure to check out the dining and retail options in Shawnigan Lake while you're here too. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Shawnigan Lake? > Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard is one of the top tourist attractions in Shawnigan Lake and should be high on every sightseeing itinerary of the area. ### Is three days enough to stay in Shawnigan Lake? > Three days will give you enough time to tick off popular city sights, like Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard, Cherry Point Estate Wines and Merridale Estate Cidery. The average stay in Shawnigan Lake is two days. If you feel the urge to extend your vacation, Victoria isn't far away. ### What are some activities to do in Shawnigan Lake with kids? > Whether you're vacationing with hard-to-please teens or tiny adventurers, a fun-filled itinerary makes a big difference. Take a look at our ideas for what to do in Shawnigan Lake with kids. > > > > - [Victoria Butterfly Gardens](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/victoria-butterfly-gardens.a194771.activity-details) > - [Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/key-west-haunted-tour-ghosts-gravestones.a329630.activity-details) > - [Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/vancouver-to-victoria-admission-to-butchart-gardens.a194829.activity-details) > - [The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-butchart-gardens-express-shuttle.a46352567.activity-details) > - [Zipline Adventure Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/zipline-adventure-tour.a46295949.activity-details) ### What to do in Shawnigan Lake for adults? > There's no shortage of things to do in Shawnigan Lake, with experiences for adults of all ages. Round off your day with a visit to Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard or Cherry Point Estate Wines. ### Are there free things to do in Shawnigan Lake? > From checking out parks to strolling around exciting neighbourhoods, it's a breeze to discover free things to do in Shawnigan Lake. If you need new ideas, ask a local tour guide for some tips. 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