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Vernon Lake Recreation Site

4.8(14 reviews)

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Vernon Lake Recreation Site, on Vancouver Island, occupies a spot in Mount Waddington D, BC V0N 3P0, Canada.

First-time visitors should expect a remote recreation site in the northern part of Vancouver Island, well away from the busiest resort towns. Its position within Mount Waddington D places it in a mountainous, temperate rainforest setting. Visitors have given it an average of 4.8 out of 5 across 14 reviews, a strong showing from a small but appreciative group.

Reaching the site from the main towns on the island takes some planning, since it sits far to the north of Victoria, Nanaimo and Courtenay. Campbell River is the closest of the well-known island centres to this part of Vancouver Island. The website at http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/Mobile/Search/search-result.aspx?site=REC160442&type=Site is the reference point for the site's details.

Travellers heading this far north on Vancouver Island should allow for long driving distances and changeable mountain weather. The island's temperate rainforest and mountainous interior shape the conditions around Mount Waddington D throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vernon Lake Recreation Site offer visitors?

Vernon Lake Recreation Site is a recreation site on Vancouver Island, listed through the provincial sites and trails search at http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/Mobile/Search/search-result.aspx?site=REC160442&type=Site. It gives outdoor visitors a place to stop and enjoy the island's lakeside setting. The site is one of many recreation spots scattered across mountainous Vancouver Island.

What should first-time visitors expect at Vernon Lake Recreation Site?

First-time visitors to Vernon Lake Recreation Site can expect a recreation site on Vancouver Island, at Mount Waddington D, BC V0N 3P0, Canada. The surrounding island is mountainous with temperate rainforest, so the setting is wet and wooded rather than open and low. Prince Edward Island, by contrast, is known for potatoes and Malpeque oysters and has low, red-sandstone ground.

How do visitors rate Vernon Lake Recreation Site?

Vernon Lake Recreation Site holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews, a strong score for a recreation site on Vancouver Island. Visitors who have posted reviews clearly hold the spot in high regard. It is listed at Mount Waddington D, BC V0N 3P0, Canada.

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