Shawnigan Lake
in Cowichan Valley Regional District of British Columbia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
48.651 and -123.645 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 48° 39' 1" and W -123° 38' 41"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:37 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 8:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-05-09 08:23:21

Delve into Shawnigan Lake

Shawnigan Lake in Cowichan Valley Regional District (British Columbia) is located in Canada about 2,232 mi (or 3,591 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shawnigan Lake is now 03:37 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Vancouver with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 11 airports close to Shawnigan Lake, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Canada is Victoria International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Olympic National Park in United states at a distance of 80 mi (or 129 km). Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 10 points of interest near this location.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Victoria, Port Angeles, Friday Harbor, Port Townsend and Coupeville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 10% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 10th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Shawnigan Lake Vacation Rental Cabin | THE CABIN CLUB

Published: June 20, 2014
Length: 02:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Debbie Battler

Vacation Rental Cabin at Shawnigan Lake BC http://www.thecabinclub.ca/ LOCATED: On Vancouver Island this vacation rental log cabin is nestled in a natural wooded setting, only 28 miles and...


vibnb.com street bike adventure

Published: September 08, 2011
Length: 22:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fishlegs106

sea to sky highway motorcycle trip...vancouver island bed and bikefast road adventure.


At the Dragonfly Dock Bed and Breakfast Shawnigan Lake, BC

Published: December 01, 2009
Length: 47:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DragonflyDock

A place of wonder, serenity and relaxation. Whether you are coming to the Cowichan Valley for a weekend getaway or a summer holiday with the family, the Dragonfly Dock Bed and Breakfast provides.


Hello from Shawnigan Lake

Published: September 01, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alex Smith


AIRSOFT WAR IV Ghost town & Hamburger Hill

Published: March 16, 2009
Length: 37:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: REDEYEPRODUCTION2009

This ASW was in my opinion the most enjoyable. With the addition of 2 new players to our game it made it all that more of an Epic day out on the field. Hope you all enjoy!!!


Shawnigan Lake New Waterfront Listing - 2355 Stowood Rd.wmv

Published: March 29, 2011
Length: 28:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: victoriahomesales

Victoria REALTOR® Shamus Baier's real estate blog discussing current real estate topics, buying and selling homes in Victoria, BC. This episode: 2355 Stowood Rd - New Waterfront Listing with...


At Shawnigan Lake, BC - Dragonfly Dock Bed and Breakfast

Published: December 01, 2009
Length: 29:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DragonflyDock

Taken on the grounds of Dragonfly Dock Bed and Breakfast Shawnigan Lake. Dragonfly Dock is carved from the rocky landscape of Shawnigan Lakes with the preservation of nature in mind. From...


vibnb.com 2 STROKES RULE DUDE

Published: September 08, 2011
Length: 00:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fishlegs106

riding with brittany at burnt bridge in shawnigan lake summer 06.


More footage from around Oliphant lake.

Published: June 24, 2013
Length: 50:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Darcy Westfall

I ride in this area a lot so know it pretty well. If you want to know some cool trails in the area, let me know...I think I have some GPS files kicking around.


Permaculture Design Certificate Course at OUR Ecovillage

Published: July 24, 2012
Length: 20:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: OUREcovillage

A picture slideshow showing the two week intensive design process that the students go through at OUR Ecovillage. Like OUR Facebook page and stay updated with all the happenings.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Memory Island Provincial Park

Memory Island Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located at the South end of Shawnigan Lake on Southern Vancouver Island.

Located at 48.6139, -123.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Provincial Parks of British Columbia, Southern Vancouver Island

West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park

West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

Located at 48.6408, -123.651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Provincial Parks of British Columbia, Cowichan Valley

Cobble Hill (Canada)

Cobble Hill, occasionally—and mistakenly—referred to as Cobble Hill Mountain, is located in Cobble Hill, British Columbia. It is a major attraction for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in the area. It is 336 meters in elevation, or 1102 feet. It is mostly covered in evergreen and maple trees, and small amounts of brush where the hillside isn't too steep. It also has a network of trails and paths running along the hillside in a switchback fashion to accommodate for the steep slopes.

Located at 48.6881, -123.618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hills of British Columbia, Cowichan Valley

Shawnigan Lake

Shawnigan Lake is a lake on southern Vancouver Island, located to the west of Saanich Inlet and to the south of the Cowichan Valley region. It is the location of the village of Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia. Its aboriginal name in the Hunquminum language is Shaanii'us.

Located at 48.6167, -123.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of British Columbia, Southern Vancouver Island

Cobble Hill railway station

The Cobble Hill railway station is located in Cobble Hill, British Columbia. The station is a flag stop on Via Rail's Victoria – Courtenay train service, which ended in 2011.

Located at 48.6877, -123.605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Via Rail stations in British Columbia

Cliffside railway station

The Cliffside railway station is located in Cliffside, British Columbia, on the east side of Shawnigan Lake. The station was a flag stop on Via Rail's Victoria – Courtenay train service, which ended in 2011.

Located at 48.6167, -123.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Via Rail stations in British Columbia, Southern Vancouver Island

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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