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Did you know? EJ Hughes is one of a dozen Canadian artists whose paintings have sold for over $1 million? The Shawnigan Lake Museum has created a geocache of ...

On April 2, 1930, fire started on the roof of the Hall during a high wind. The fact that there were clearing fires on the railway right of way below was apparen...

Project Impact Update After over 40 years of collecting artifacts, and archival material, mostly donated by the Shawnigan community, the museum has outgrown th...

Did You Know? Do you own a property in this area? Would you like to know more about its history? The Museum has the fortunate connection with local resident, ...

The first school at Shawnigan was a one room building erected in 1893. The custom was for the teacher to board at the Shawnigan Lake Hotel (Koenig’s). In 1916...

Stacking Blocks Balancing Games can enhance kids hand-eye coordination, and also serve as a great educational tool for kids to learn about colours and shapes. T...

We’re Open & We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You Again! Wed - Sat, 10:30 - 3:30 https://shawniganlakemuseum.com/ #ExploreCowichan #Shawnigan #ShawniganLake #...

Are you Looking for Things to Do and Places to Visit In and Around Shawnigan Lake? The Shawnigan Lake Museum – open Wed- Sat, 10:30 – 3:30. We have lots to se...

Every August 13th, for a number of years up to 2011, a group of locals would hike up Cliffside Road to the Last Spike Cairn. They were there to meet the Dayline...

Project Impact Update When will we break ground? We are currently working with CVRD Parks staff, and planners, to prepare for the building permit. We hope to...

What's Your Story? This anecdote, from "Green Branches and Fallen Leaves" s an example of the unique stories connected to Shawnigan Lake. You may not think yo...

The present Shawnigan Garage was opened in 1925 by Mr. Norman Alexander and was known as Alexander’s Garage. In 1929, Mr. Ray Dougan came to work for Mr. Alexa...

What's Your Story? This anecdote, from "Green Branches and Fallen Leaves" s an example of the unique stories connected to Shawnigan Lake. You may not think yo...

Did You Know? Our Gift Shop has over 450 items that you can purchase! It's so easy to order online..... Put your order in and pick up the same day if you order ...

We’re Open & We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You Again! Wed - Sat, 10:30 - 3:30 https://shawniganlakemuseum.com/ #ExploreCowichan #Shawnigan #ShawniganLake #...