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Notable lake · Capital Regional, British Columbia

Young Lake

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

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Young 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 Young 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 Young Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.40526, -123.76389. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Young Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Young Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Young Lake?

    Nearby: Sooke Potholes Provincial Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Sooke Region Museum (museum, 6 km), Sooke Potholes Regional Park (park, 8 km), Sheringham Point Lighthouse (beach, 15 km), Mount Matheson (viewpoint, 16 km), Matheson Lake (lake, 16 km).

    Is Young Lake worth visiting?

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