Notable lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional, British Columbia
Kanim Lake
Kanim Lake is a lake in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional, British Columbia.
Kanim 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 Kanim 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 Kanim Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 49.40331, -126.33781. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Kanim Lake
- Ramsay Hot Spring · attraction · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~10 km · Must-see
- Estevan Point Lighthouse · beach · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~19 km · Must-see
- Flores Island · river spot · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~21 km · Must-see
- Fort San Miguel · fort · Strathcona Regional · ~36 km · Must-see
- Nootka Lighthouse · beach · Strathcona Regional · ~36 km · Must-see
- Whaler's Shrine Site · fort · Strathcona Regional · ~36 km · Must-see
- Yuquot Church · church · Strathcona Regional · ~37 km · Must-see
- Bligh Island · river spot · Strathcona Regional · ~37 km · Must-see
- Santa Gertrudis - Boca del Infierno Provincial Park · sanctuary · Strathcona Regional · ~38 km · Must-see
- Lone Wolf Mountain · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~39 km · Must-see
- Matchlee Mountain · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~46 km · Must-see
- Lone Cone · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~47 km · Must-see
- Popsicle Peak · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~49 km · Must-see
- Vancouver Island · river spot · Strathcona Regional · ~51 km · Must-see
- Bolton Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~53 km · Must-see
- Big Baldy Mountain · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~53 km · Must-see
- Vancouver Island Trail · trek · Strathcona Regional · ~54 km · Must-see
- Meares Island · river spot · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~54 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kanim Lake
- Bolton Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~53 km · Must-see
- Carter Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~64 km · Must-see
- Volcano Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~65 km · Must-see
- Greig Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~73 km · Must-see
- Wheaton Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~75 km · Must-see
- Ilthpaya Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~76 km · Must-see
- Wanetta Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~76 km · Must-see
- Marsh Marigold Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~76 km · Must-see
- Marblerock Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~76 km · Must-see
- Muriel Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~76 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Kanim Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Kanim Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Kanim Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Kanim Lake?
Nearby: Ramsay Hot Spring (attraction, 10 km), Estevan Point Lighthouse (beach, 19 km), Flores Island (river spot, 21 km), Fort San Miguel (fort, 36 km), Nootka Lighthouse (beach, 36 km), Whaler's Shrine Site (fort, 36 km).
Is Kanim Lake worth visiting?
Kanim Lake is listed as a notable lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.