Swan Lake
Location
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Saanich
About
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Formally known as Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, this recreation area is over 160 acres in size
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200 species of birds have been documented either living, breeding or resting here
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It’s estimated that 60,000 people visit this area every year
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A trail goes around the lake and it includes a series of wooden and metal bridges where ducks like to roam
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For a more challenging hike, venture to Christmas Hill for a great viewpoint
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A bit of history
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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
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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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Lands
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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
Amenities
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Trails and boardwalks
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Sitting areas
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Parking
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