Battleship Lake

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Battleship Lake is a lake on Vancouver Island east of Lake Helen Mackenzie on Forbidden Plateau in Strathcona Provincial Park. It was named Battleship Lake because the discoverer's young son pointed out that the trees on the three islands resembled battleships at anchor. ()

Elevation: 3527 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°43'0"N, 125°18'0"W

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British ColumbiaCanada

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

Nearby attractions include: Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Croteau Lake, Mount Washington, Circlet Lake.

2.1 miN
Winter sport, Ski area
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
54 min walk • Mount Washington Alpine Resort, tucked away on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, is a premier destination for winter sports enthusiasts. With its expansive terrain, this ski area offers a diverse range of activities, from alpine skiing and snowboarding...
1.4 miSW
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Croteau Lake
35 min walk • Nestled in the serene wilderness of British Columbia, Canada, Croteau Lake offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. This picturesque lake, surrounded by lush forests and rugged mountain terrain, is a hidden gem within Strathcona...
2.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Washington
64 min walk • Mount Washington is a mountain on the eastern edge of the Vancouver Island Ranges of British Columbia and the site of Mount Washington Alpine Resort, popular for skiing and many other activities. It is located approximately 25 km from the Comox Valley.
3.9 miW
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Circlet Lake
100 min walk • Circlet Lake is a lake located on Vancouver Island on Forbidden Plateau at the head of Goss Creek. It is located in Strathcona Provincial Park and is a popular location for backcountry camping, hiking, and swimming, and is often used as an overnight stop by hikers summiting Mount Albert Edward.
1.6 miSW
Lake
Ball Lake
41 min walk • Ball Lake is a lake located on Vancouver Island south of Lake Helen MacKenzie on Forbidden Plateau, Strathcona Provincial Park.
4.4 miSE
Lake
Wagner Lakes
113 min walk • The Wagner Lakes are lakes located on Vancouver Island at the south end of the Forbidden Plateau.
2.7 miSW
Lake
Lake Beautiful
70 min walk • Lake Beautiful is a lake on Vancouver Island at the head of the Cruikshank River, on Forbidden Plateau in Strathcona Provincial Park.
5 miW
Lake
Sunrise Lake
127 min walk • Sunrise Lake is a lake on Vancouver Island north of Mount Albert Edward near the head of the Oyster River, in Strathcona Provincial Park.
5.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Castlecrag Mountain
138 min walk • Castlecrag Mountain is a mountain located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Castlecrag Mountain is located South of Moat Lake, 1.6 km West of Mount Frink along the same ridge line.
5.2 miW
Mountain
Jutland Mountain
132 min walk • Jutland Mountain is a mountain on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located 30 km west of Courtenay and 3 km northeast of Mount Albert Edward.
7.3 miSW
Mountain
Mount George V
185 min walk • Mount George V is a mountain located in Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. This peak is located 3.2 km south of Mount Albert Edward. Mount Frink and Castlecrag Mountain are within 2 km to the northeast. Its first ascent may have been by surveyors in the 1930s.