Durrance Lake — Attraction in Juan de Fuca Electoral Area

Had people visiting from the prairies this past summer, took them here. Here are their reviews

"This is the nicest lake I've ever swam in. All the other lakes I've swam in were iced tea coloured"-my teenage sister

"Hey, do you think we could move out to the island for like a year?"-my friend to her husband on the phone, five hours after landing in Vic, on the way home from a dip in Durrance.

"Ugh, it's just so nice!" -me, born and raised far from the ocean, every time I go here.

Five star puddle, no doubts about it. Get yourself a red barn sandwich and have a...

Fantastic fishing pier, with small mouth bass & rainbow trout fishing, resident eagles (watch your catch- they’re watching!) and easy to get to from the city. One of the early season swimmable lakes because it’s shallow. Usually pretty quiet which helps because there’s not a lot of places to set up a blanket or lawn chair. The walk around the lake takes about a half hour and is pleasant but narrow in places with roots. Vast network of trails accessible on the North side...

This is beautiful little lake that is like 20 minutes away from Victoria. It is great for fishing and hiking and many consider it as a vrrat place for swimming. It has limited parking spots, so make sure you get there earlier in the day. The beach area is super small and busy...