Notable lake · Strathcona Regional, British Columbia
Hoiss Lake
Hoiss Lake is a lake in Strathcona Regional, British Columbia.
Hoiss 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 Hoiss 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 Hoiss Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 49.69864, -126.55207. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hoiss Lake
- Bligh Island · river spot · Strathcona Regional · ~8 km · Must-see
- Santa Gertrudis - Boca del Infierno Provincial Park · sanctuary · Strathcona Regional · ~14 km · Must-see
- Nootka Lighthouse · beach · Strathcona Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
- Fort San Miguel · fort · Strathcona Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
- Whaler's Shrine Site · fort · Strathcona Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
- Yuquot Church · church · Strathcona Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bolton Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
- Nootka Island · river spot · Strathcona Regional · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Bate · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~28 km · Must-see
- Big Baldy Mountain · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mount McKelvie · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~40 km · Must-see
- Estevan Point Lighthouse · beach · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~44 km · Must-see
- Rugged Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~47 km · Must-see
- Woss Mountain · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~50 km · Must-see
- Woss Lake Provincial Park · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Alston · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~53 km · Must-see
- Matchlee Mountain · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~53 km · Must-see
- Zeballos Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~55 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hoiss Lake
- Bolton Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
- Woss Lake Provincial Park · lake · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~52 km · Must-see
- Zeballos Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~55 km · Must-see
- Volcano Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~59 km · Must-see
- Carter Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~76 km · Must-see
- Wheaton Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~83 km · Must-see
- Greig Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~83 km · Must-see
- Marblerock Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~84 km · Must-see
- Hellebore Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~84 km · Must-see
- Marsh Marigold Lake · lake · Strathcona Regional · ~84 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Hoiss Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Hoiss Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hoiss Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hoiss Lake?
Nearby: Bligh Island (river spot, 8 km), Santa Gertrudis - Boca del Infierno Provincial Park (sanctuary, 14 km), Nootka Lighthouse (beach, 16 km), Fort San Miguel (fort, 16 km), Whaler's Shrine Site (fort, 16 km), Yuquot Church (church, 16 km).
Is Hoiss Lake worth visiting?
Hoiss Lake is listed as a notable lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.