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Notable lake · Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia

Lost Lake

Lost Lake is a lake in Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia.

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Lost 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 Lost 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 Lost Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.22607, -123.98817. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lost Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lost Lake

    • Quennell Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Rhododendron Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Long Lake · lake · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Healy Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Shelton Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Holland Lake · lake · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Labour Day Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Fourth Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Rowbotham Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Chemainus Lake · lake · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~48 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lost Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lost Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lost Lake?

    Nearby: Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine) Provincial Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Snake Island (river spot, 9 km), Protection Island (river spot, 9 km), The Bastion (fort, 9 km), Nanaimo Museum (museum, 10 km), Mount Benson (viewpoint, 12 km).

    Is Lost Lake worth visiting?

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