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Elk and Beaver Lake loop — Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

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Elk and Beaver Lake loop — Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

Moderate

4.6

(20)

187

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Elk and Beaver Lake loop — Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

02:41

10.3km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Parking

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70 m

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

Highlight • Lake

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park is a fantastic location that surrounds two conjoined lakes with forest trails and water access. The park includes a 10-kilometer multi-use loop trail, four beaches, and opportunities for swimming, paddling, fishing, and horseback riding. With its blend of lakeshore, wetlands, and second-growth forest, it’s a popular year-round destination for families and athletes and is a great place to spend an afternoon, especially on a warm, sunny day.

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2.74 km

10 km Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 10 km loop trail around Elk and Beaver Lakes is a mostly flat, multi-use path that runs through forest, lakeshore, and wetlands. Walkers, runners, cyclists, and equestrians share the wide gravel route, with plenty of lake views and shady stretches under second-growth Douglas fir and cedar. It’s a popular year-round circuit, with access points at beaches, parking lots, and trailheads spaced around the lakes.

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6.71 km

Elk Lake

Highlight • Lake

Elk Lake is a deep, freshwater lake connected to Beaver Lake by a narrow channel. Known for its calm surface and consistent winds, it’s a training ground for competitive rowing and a favorite for paddling and fishing. Surrounded by forest and part of a larger regional park, it's a great place for a quiet escape just minutes from Victoria.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

570 m

387 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

570 m

167 m

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Trail Reviews

Lisa 🇨🇦😍

May 17, 2022, Wanderrunde Elk & Beaver Lake

A simple, small tour in beautiful nature.

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heidialbert

May 23, 2023, Beaver lake, Vancouver

A rather boring walk along the lake. The lake was not always visible, there were few animals to be seen and parts of the path were right next to the road. It was really just to kill some time as we had to wait for the ferry to Vancouver......

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Elk and Beaver Lake loop — Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

10 km Trail

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