Thetis Lake Regional Park — Attraction in View Royal

Thetis lake offers you walking/moderate hiking destination with serene views. I went to Thetis lake trek on weekend but could not finish the whole trek (upper lake) due to stormy weather but whatever I saw offered me with beautiful spots, off trail tracks and beautiful view of lake all along. Most of the trail is soft ground with very few muddy patches with fishing spots available (fishing license required). Cliff jumping is prohibited and depth warnings can be seen at certain spots around the lake. In addition, lake seems mystical especially in rainy weather. It’s easily accessible from downtown through tran Canada highway no. 1 and if you want to take bus then no. 50 will drop you 1 km away from the lake (at Island Highway at Six Mile Road). You can either walk from there all the way to Thetis lake regional park (up hill walk) or take bus no. 53 which will drop you in the parking lot of the Park. Good luck to everyone and again thank you Victoria for such...

Be on the water or hiking in under 25 minutes from almost anywhere in Victoria. This is one of the South Island’s most scenic and accessible lakes to paddle, swim, or hike. If cycling, be sure to check which of the extensive trails are bike friendly- the “Galloping Goose Regional Trail” will let you cycle there from Victoria easily in under an hour and largely avoid city traffic- an easy day-trip. The unique layout of the lake means that if you start from the main beach and paddle past the two little islands, you’ll find a bridge narrow channel that opens up an entirely new section of pristine, private lake with plenty of picnic and swimming spots... makes you feel as if you’ve escaped to the wilderness. Electric motors are allowed, and parking fees are seasonal. The trail around the lake is easily hiked with plenty of ups and downs, but nothing too strenuous. Popular with dog walkers, yet surprising how quiet it can be in the early morning or in...

Thetis lake is super beautiful, and I always manage to find something new! There are tons of birds and fish. I've even seen a few garter snakes. Its disappointing to see so many invasive bull frogs. I even found a cool young deer skeletons. The trails are very easy. If you're fairly mobility limited you could easily walk the south west side of lower Thetis, the east side has a single section with decent elevation gain, but for the most part the entire region is good hiking for the whole family. The beach beautiful and sandy, but always packed in summer. Every part of the lake is great for swimming, depending on how comfortable you are going on from rocks. My favorite spots for swimming are out to the island, and a couple deeper sections in upper Thetis. Decent fishing trout and bass. No motorized boats are allowed, but ideal for paddlers. There is a dog park, which is actually where I usually...