
Thetis Lake
Thetis Lake is a very popular spot for families as it features a beautiful sandy beach. If you want to paddle, try an early morning paddle and you may even have the lake all to yourself.

Elk / Beaver Lake
Elk Lake and Beaver Lake are conjoined lakes that boast four fantastic family-friendly beaches. The lakes include picnic grounds and a large paddling area.

Gorge Waterway
The Gorge Waterway is a six-kilometer-long arm of the sea that stretches from the Selkirk Trestle (Upper Victoria Harbour) to the head of Portage Inlet.

Prospect Lake
Beautiful Prospect Lake is home to a lucky few who live there. It is a popular swimming, fishing and boating destination for many others.
Cole Island
The Cole Island to Esquimalt Lagoon paddle is an excellent trip which can take a couple of hours or half a day or more depending on how much you would like to explore.