Swan Lake

Swan Lake in Saanich is a 160-acre nature sanctuary with lakeside trails, diverse birdlife, and a scenic hike to Christmas Hill

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About

Formally known as Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, this recreation area is over 160 acres in size
200 species of birds have been documented either living, breeding or resting here
It’s estimated that 60,000 people visit this area every year
A trail goes around the lake and it includes a series of wooden and metal bridges where ducks like to roam
For a more challenging hike, venture to Christmas Hill for a great viewpoint
A bit of history
- A hotel was built in 1864 on the south side of the lake and people from near and far visited to go fishing in the spring and summer and ice skating in the winter
- Sadly, in 1894 the hotel burned down but was quickly rebuilt only to burn again in 1897 and was never rebuilt again

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Lək'ʷəŋən peoples, represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, represented by the W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations

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