Chemainus Lake: A Peaceful Forest Loop with a Hidden Surprise

ByKim Parcher Updated on2026-06-08

Located just a few minutes outside the town of Chemainus, this quiet forested lake is the kind of place most people only discover by accident. It’s calm, lightly trafficked, and surrounded by tall cedars and firs that give the entire...

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Kim Parcher

Meet Kim Parcher, the creative mind and driving force behind Vancouver Island View. Kim's passion for experience-based travel and her talent for sharing valuable information have made her a dedicated niche blogger and freelance writer since 2016. Her unwavering dedication to unlocking the secrets of Vancouver Island, her home since 2009, has made her an undisputed authority in the realm of immersive exploration of the island.

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