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 was not on our primary itinerary. But on plan B. Having more time on hand we decided to take our…read morekid there so he could see farm animals and peacocks. It truly is amazing park. Very similar to Golden Gate but still very different. The ey don't charge fees but there is suggested fee ($7 for adults $6 for kids. Or you can donate Howe much ever you like. The farm animals and specially petting goats was the best experience. We saw many peacocks and peahens roaming freely. The ducks and geese in all the ponds were keeping children's entertained. They have multiple pathways and trails to walk or bike. We visited two of the children's playgrounds on two different days. Definitely plenty of parking all over. If you have little ones definitely recommend to visit to have their play time. It also is mini Butchart gardens if you missed the real one.

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

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!