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Back Flip at Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island
Summer has arrived early in the Cowichan Valley this year with high temperatures for the past few weeks. A trip up to Shawnigan Lake was in order, partly to fill in a few gaps for the upcoming Cowichan Valley book but also to see what the locals were up to on a hot day when everyone should be swimming or boating and avoiding work if at all possible.
I was not disappointed as the docks and beaches were busy with sun worshippers and speed demons enjoying the fine weather. There was also a group teaching young kids how to kayak including rolling and wet exits, pretty cool to involve kids at a very young age.
Shawnigan Lake has been known as a recreational playground for well over 100 years with its close proximity to British Columbia’s capital city Victoria. Definitely cottage country, the lake still has charm with small marinas and restaurants dotting the shore. If only they would get rid of the noisy jet skis!
Learning to Kayak at Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island
Aerial photo of Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
