What is the nicest lake on Vancouver Island?

48 lakes and more than 100,000 votes later, the Vancouver Island lake takes the crown. It's Sproat, not Sprout Lake and after a tight race, CBC readers have decided Sproat is G.O.A.T (greatest of all time) when it comes to B.C.'s Best Lake.



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With over 200 miles of forested lakeshore, and fresh water so clean and clear you can see thirty feet down, Sproat Lake is a popular vacation destination on Vancouver Island.

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That's according to a recent CBC competition, which saw online voters spend two weeks whittling down a list of B.C. lakes to determine the best in the province. After more than 100,000 votes were cast, the final came down to Sproat Lake against Shuswap Lake in the province's southern interior.

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Summary of the 10 Cleanest Lakes in British Columbia
  • Johnson Lake.
  • Okanagan Lake.
  • Garibaldi Lake.
  • Joffre Lakes.
  • Clearwater Lake.
  • Eva Lake.
  • Lake O'Hara.
  • Emerald Lake.


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Update: 15 most picturesque lakes in Canada
  • Moraine Lake, Alberta. ...
  • Lake Ontario, Ontario. ...
  • Lake Louise, Alberta. ...
  • Peyto Lake, Alberta. ...
  • Maligne Lake, Alberta. ...
  • Emerald Lake, British Columbia. ...
  • Garibaldi Lake, British Columbia. ...
  • Abraham Lake, Alberta.


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11 Most Beautiful Lakes in the United States
  • Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming.
  • Lake Superior, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
  • Flathead Lake, Montana.
  • Crater Lake, Oregon.
  • Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada.
  • Caddo Lake, Texas and Louisiana.
  • Mono Lake, California.
  • Echo Lake, New Hampshire.


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Out of Canada's staggering two million lakes, here are the very best to visit!
  • Lake Louise, Alberta. – Size: 0.08 km2 (0.031 sq mi) ...
  • Okanagan Lake, British Columbia. – Size: 384 km2 (135 sq mi) ...
  • Lake Superior, Ontario. ...
  • Moraine Lake, Alberta. ...
  • Emerald Lake, British Columbia. ...
  • Peyto Lake, Alberta. ...
  • Maligne Lake, Alberta.


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The region has some of Canada's mildest winters and driest summers, with Victoria on the southern tip of the island being the mildest region in all of Canada. In fact, there have been some years where temperatures did not drop below freezing in the province's capital city.

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Rathtrevor Beach The shallow, and ultimately warm, waters at Rathtrevor provide the best swimming opportunities for young children. At low tide, that same shallow water area becomes nearly a kilometre-long stretch of soft sand leading out into the Strait of Georgia.

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11 Lakes With the Bluest Water in the World
  • 01 of 11. Lake Pukaki, New Zealand. Westend61/Getty Images. ...
  • 02 of 11. Lake Malawi, Malawi. ...
  • 03 of 11. Crater Lake, Oregon. ...
  • 04 of 11. Lake Baikal, Russia. ...
  • 05 of 11. Lake Tahoe, California. ...
  • 06 of 11. Lake McKenzie, Australia. ...
  • 07 of 11. Torch Lake, Michigan. ...
  • 08 of 11. Moraine Lake, Canada.


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1. Blue Lake, New Zealand. The Blue Lake is the clearest lake in the world. New Zealand is well-known for its natural beauty, with mountainous terrains surrounding crystal clear lakes whenever you hop out of the city.

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Osoyoos Lake is Canada's warmest fresh-water lake. In July and August, water temperatures average 24°C (75°F). The lake stretches over 19 kilometres (12 miles) of Canadian and United States territory; 14.7 kilometres (5.7 square miles) on the Canadian side.

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The water temperature of Christina Lake averages 22 degrees Celsius (71F) in the summer making it the warmest tree-lined lake in BC. Voted “BC's Favourite Lake”, Christina Lake is famous for its clean, clear water, warmth and beauty.

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