Thetis Lake, Victoria

Name: Thetis Lake
Address: Victoria, Canada

#81 among attractions in Victoria

Lake, Park, Relax in park

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Thetis Lake is a name that refers to two freshwater lakes connected by a narrow culvert in the 834-hectare Thetis Lake Regional Park outside Victoria, British Columbia, about 12 km from the city centre. It was established as Canada's first nature sanctuary in 1958. The park was named for the frigate HMS Thetis, which had been assigned to Esquimalt as part of the Royal Navy's Pacific Squadron. Thetis is encountered in Greek mythology mostly as a sea nymph or known as the goddess of water, one of the fifty Nereids, daughters of the ancient sea god Nereus. The park's facilities include several beaches, miles of forest trails, parking, washrooms and a change room. The two lakes are extremely popular in the summer. The area features many Garry oak and Douglas fir trees. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 187 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°28'51"N, 123°28'41"W

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Thetis Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hatley Castle, Saanich Commonwealth Place, Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, Fisgard Lighthouse.

3.2 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hatley Castle
81 min walk • Hatley Castle, located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is a grand Edwardian estate that serves as a window into the past, offering visitors a glimpse into early 20th-century aristocratic life. Constructed in 1908 for James Dunsmuir, a former coal baron and the...
4.3 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Saanich Commonwealth Place, Victoria
110 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Victoria, Canada, Saanich Commonwealth Place stands as a beacon for sports enthusiasts and community gatherings. This multi-purpose sport venue was built in 1993 to host the 1994 Commonwealth Games, and since then, it has served as a...
3.8 miNE
Museum, Science museum
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
98 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscapes of Saanich, British Columbia, the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory stands as a beacon of scientific inquiry and cosmic exploration. This esteemed institution, established in 1918, has been at the forefront of astronomical research in...
3.7 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Fisgard Lighthouse, Victoria
96 min walk • Fisgard Lighthouse stands as a historic beacon on the rugged southern coast of Vancouver Island, near the city of Victoria, Canada. Erected in 1860, it holds the distinction of being the first lighthouse on the west coast of Canada and is a significant maritime icon in...
3.5 miS
Museum, Historical place, View point
Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site, Victoria
90 min walk • Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site, a coastal artillery fort, stands as a sentinel guarding the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour in Victoria, Canada. Established in the late 19th century, this museum provides a vivid glimpse into the military history of the region...
3.2 miSE
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Craigflower Manor and Schoolhouse, Victoria
82 min walk • The Craigflower Manor and Craigflower Schoolhouse are National Historic Sites of Canada located in View Royal, British Columbia and Saanich near Victoria.
1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Racetrack
Western Speedway, Langford
29 min walk • Western Speedway is located just outside Victoria, British Columbia, in the All Fun Recreation Park which features go-karts, batting cages, and mini golf. It is a 4/10-mile paved oval track that was founded in 1954, and it is western Canada's oldest speedway.
2.7 miSE
Area
View Royal, Victoria
68 min walk • View Royal is a town in Greater Victoria and a member municipality of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. View Royal has a population of 10,858 residents.
2.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Trail
Mount Finlayson, Langford
71 min walk • Mount Finlayson is a 419-metre mountain located on the border of Highlands and Langford, British Columbia, about 14 km northwest of Victoria. It is located within the Gowlland Range.
3.4 miW
Park
Goldstream Provincial Park, Langford
88 min walk • Goldstream Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is known for the annual fall salmon runs in the Goldstream River, and the large numbers of bald eagles that congregate to feed at that time.
3.5 miN
Park
Mount Work
89 min walk • Mount Work is a 449 m mountain in the Gowlland Range on southern Vancouver Island. It is located within Mount Work Regional Park in the District of Highlands, near Gowlland Tod Provincial Park and Goldstream Provincial Park, 14 km northwest of Victoria.