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

Beautiful hidden gem in Bellingham. Also called "Emerald Lake." Great spot for fishing, swimming,…read moreand relaxing on hot summer days. Gorgeous views and scenery. It's one of Bellingham's lesser-known spots, but it's worth the visit. It's a little bit harder to find, but this video lays out the directions and talks about the lake and activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiOIBOnmLJQ. Definitely recommend checking it out.

A nice place for swimming and relaxing on a hot day. Follow Toad Lake Road straight to Toad Lake…read more Discover Pass is required for parking. This seems to be a popular swimming area for locals, especially the young ones. There's a dock for fishing and small beach type areas for water access. Boats are not permitted, which allows for peaceful water. A portable toilet is in the parking area. No grills, picnic areas, or playgrounds available.

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.

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!

This is a nice and beautiful lake to walk around. There are a few trails you can take, either to…read morego around the lake, or go to other areas like the Upper Lake, another loop that is a little steeper, etc. The lake is calm and there are some animals in the lake. I was up high so couldn't see tell if they were beavers or another animal. I assumed they were beavers as they can't be otters. There were 3 swimming by the inner rock in the middle of the lake and it looked like they were playing. I wish I had brought my camera but only had my phone. It was quiet when we went and it looks like you can kayak or canoe on the lake. No gas or electric motors on the lake.

We stayed in Langford when I visited Victoria, and this wonderful lake park was recommended. It's a…read moregorgeous and clean lake! There is a trail that goes around the lake and I've heard the lake is about a couple miles long. The lake itself is pretty big and is not circular like the main trail. I saw there are other trails that leads you to other parts of the lake. You can kayak the lake to see the size and see more views, like upper Thetis Lake. The trail is super easy to walk on and can be finished in like 30 minutes if strolling. The lake itself is very pretty and can get quite deep. It's very clean looking and you and see very clearly. It's definitely big enough to float around on a float and enjoy the hot weather. The lake can get pretty populated during the summer time. I went on a Monday and it can get quite full on the beach portion of the lake. There's also a West beach and I've noticed more dog owners go there. On the Main Beach, there is a bathroom, benches/tables, foot washing station, and water fountains. You can also walk around the lake and find a little cove for more isolated and away from the crowd. In the more isolated areas, there are nice rocks that you can sit up on or dirt covered areas. In the other areas, I've seen people diving off cliffs. There are signs around the lake that warns people of cliff diving. No alcohol is an allowed ($200 fine) and parking is around $2.25 until sunset. There are over flow parking lots as well.

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.

I stopped here briefly to look around and stretch my legs while driving around the Olympic…read morePeninsula. There is a pull-out along Highway 113 (Burnt Mountain Road) where you can get out of the vehicle to explore. A gravel road runs parallel to Burnt Mountain Road a short ways past two campsites. Both sites had a picnic table and one also had a campfire pit. South of the campsites is a boat ramp and a short dock. When I stopped here there was someone fishing. Careful driving along this way, there are a bunch of logging trucks barreling down the road. This is also a good place to pull off and let them pass and enjoy the beauty of the lake. If driving south on Highway 113 from Highway 112, Beaver Lake is located on the left hand side of the road a little over halfway to Highway 101. I could see the lake on approach before I reached the pull-out and boat ramp.

Lovely lake. Great for a walk around sunrise or sunset especially…read more Has an adult's playground nearby - good for exercise. Beautiful boardwalk - reasonably clean Can see ducks waddling about. Nice walking trail. A small art gallery. Large field for sports if you like.

I love living near this lovely park!!…read more We are less than a block from the park and head into the loop around the lake whenever we need a breath of fresh air. The circular path around takes about 20-25 minutes to walk and is well-maintained. I would've given it 5 stars, but it does have a seemier side when visibility is low, particularly dusk / around sunset.