Thetis Lake
Thetis Lake is a name that refers to two freshwater lakes (Upper and Lower Thetis) connected by a narrow culvert in the 834-hectare (2,060-acre) Thetis Lake Regional Park outside Victoria, British Columbia, about 12 km (7.5 mi) from the city centre. The lake was likely named for the frigate HMS Thetis,[2] which had been assigned to Esquimalt as part of the Royal Navy's Pacific Squadron. The two lakes are extremely popular as a swimming destination in the summer.
| Thetis Lake | |
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A view of Lower Thetis Lake | |
Thetis Lake Thetis Lake | |
| Average depth | 2.8 metres (9.2 ft) |
| Max. depth | 9 metres (30 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 51.5 metres (169 ft) |
| Website | Thetis Lake Regional Park |
| References | [1] |
Thetis Lake Regional Park
It was established as Canada's first nature sanctuary in 1958. The park's facilities include several beaches, kilometres of forest trails, parking, washrooms and a change room. The area features many Garry oak and Douglas fir trees. [3]
References
- "Thetis Lake Depths in Metres" (PDF). British Columbia Bathymetric Maps Query. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- Crocker, Liz (1999). "Mill Hill, Thetis Lake and Francis/King: A Cultural History of Three Regional Parks" (PDF). Capital Regional District Parks. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- "Thetis Lake Regional Park". www.crd.bc.ca. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
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