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Camp Shawnigan
If you’re looking for a scenic, waterfront experience for your next retreat, Camp Shawnigan has it all. We’re located in the southern region of Vancouver Island, in the Cowichan Valley, right on the shores of Shawnigan Lake. Our blackout period for rentals is from June 15 to August 15 as camps are running during this time.
There are 2 main lodges that can host up to 140 guests, plus 4 separate suites with their own private washrooms, and one full suite with its own kitchen, bathroom and laundry. There is also an area for tents and RVs. Choose to include swimming in our outdoor pool, bring your own boat or canoe on the lake, use of our amphitheater, outdoor cooking in the BBQ hut, or plan an activity on our huge open grass field.
Accommodations
At Camp Shawnigan there are 2 main lodges that can host 140 guests. There are also 4 separate suites with their own private washrooms and one full suite with its own kitchen, bathroom and laundry.
Lodge #1 – 70 guests
- 4 rooms with 3 single beds per room (shared accommodation)
- 9 rooms with 6 single beds per room (shared accommodation)
- One, one bedroom suite with private washroom
- One, two bedroom suite with private washroom
- Male & female washrooms on each floor with showers on bottom floor
Lodge #2 – 70 guests
- One, one bedroom suite with private washroom
- 4 rooms with 3 single beds per room (shared accommodation)
- 9 rooms with 6 single beds per room (shared accommodation)
- One, two bedroom suite with private washroom
- Male & female washrooms on each floor with showers on bottom floor
Suite
- 2 bedrooms, living room, full kitchen, bathroom and laundry. (4 beds; 2 in each room)
Camp Sites
Non-serviced, tents and RVs (no-hookup). Located across the street, at the east end of the camp.
Dining
All facilities at Camp Shawnigan are accessible and surround a large, open green space. Choose to have your meals catered in our Industrial Kitchen, eat in the Dining Hall, or head outside to the BBQ Hut and Amphitheatre for your festivities.
Kitchen
We have a fully equipped, commercial sized kitchen that can be used by an approved caterer or kitchen team.
Dining Hall
The dining hall is attached to the kitchen and can be used for multi-purposes. This room hosts 100 people. 14 x 5 foot round banquet tables are available, plus 95 plastic chairs.
BBQ Hut
Feeling rustic? Enjoy your meals and BBQ outside under a covered area with picnic tables.
Indoor and Outdoor Activities
Lake Front
Enjoy water activities off our floating dock:
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Dock Slide
- Or bring your own boat and water sport activities!
Fun Outdoors
- Basketball Court
- Low Ropes Course (qualified instructor required)
- Giant Swing (qualified instructor required)
- Climbing Wall (qualified instructor required)
- Trampoline
- Sandboxes
- Campfire Pit (regional restrictions or fire bans may apply)
- Large outdoor green space and field.
Swimming Pool
- Take advantage of the fenced in, outdoor pool.
- Pool is fully accessible with a wheelchair ramp.
- Hire or bring your own certified lifeguard.
Indoor Activities
Meeting Hall
- Make this a meeting room, craft room or have an indoor wedding in this separate A-Frame Hall.
- Movie projector also available.
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How To Get Here
From Victoria: Camp Shawnigan is only 45 minutes from Victoria. Follow the Trans Canada Highway North for 28km. Then turn left on Shawnigan Lake Road and travel for another 10km. Camp Shawnigan will be on your left.
From Nanaimo: Camp Shawnigan is one hour from Nanaimo. Travel south on the Trans Canada Highway for 60 km and turn right on Cobble Hill Road (this road turns into Shawnigan Lake Road). Continue for 12 km and Camp Shawnigan will be on your right.
Shawnigan Lake
A popular place to live and vacation, the Shawnigan Lake area is renowned for its rugged beauty and its namesake, 7 kilometre long lake. Favourite activities include golf, hiking, paddling, fishing, swimming and sunbathing in the summer.
Shawnigan Lake Village is a well-known venue for arts and craft shows. Located on the eastern shore of the lake, the village contains two small general stores, three restaurants, several beaches and various small businesses, including a barber and two coffee shops. There is also a small but excellent museum, run by the Shawnigan Lake Historical Society.
Shawnigan Lake is located approximately 48 km north of Victoria, and borders the communities of Cobble Hill and Mill Bay.
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