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Notable lake · Capital Regional, British Columbia

Third Lake

Third Lake is a lake in Capital Regional, British Columbia.

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Third Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Third Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Third Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.53053, -123.49957. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Third Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Third Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Third Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Third Lake?

    Nearby: Gowlland Tod Provincial Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Mount Work (viewpoint, 2 km), The Butchart Gardens (park, 6 km), Maltby Lake (lake, 6 km), Mount Finlayson (viewpoint, 8 km), Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (fort, 8 km).

    Is Third Lake worth visiting?

    Third Lake is listed as a notable lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.