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Kennedy Lake Provincial Park in the Pacific Rim region is a spectacular area that is a popular amusing day-use destination for Kennedy Lake and beach-based recreation. Kennedy Lake is the largest lake on Vancouver Island. It is surrounded by an incredibly intertwined rainforest and steep-sided mountains. Several fishes include sockeye, various species of salmon, and trout, inhabit the lake. In the fall, it is possible to view the beach spawning of the sockeye. Black bears are roaming there.
Kennedy Lake Provincial Park has about 241 hectares (595.5 Acres) area. It is located adjacent to the Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
This park features two sites of majestic scenery along the south shore of Kennedy Lake. The lake is located north of Ucluelet on the island's central west coast. It is the largest lake on Vancouver Island and is formed by the confluence of the Kennedy River and Clayoquot River.
The nearest parks to Kennedy Lake Provincial Park are Clayoquot Arm Provincial Park, Kennedy River Bog Provincial Park, and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
As the park is placed in the Pacific Rim area, you can expect several beaches. Some of them include South Beach, Limser Beach, Wickaninnish Beach, Combers Beach, Long Beach, Brown's Beach, Big Beach, Little Beach, and Terrace Beach.
From Nanaimo:
The Fastest route from Nanaimo is via BC-4 W. It is 172 km (107 miles) and takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Follow BC-19 N and BC-4 W to Alberni-Clayoquot C for 169 km (105 miles). Continue to follow BC-4 W and
drive 3.5 km (2.17 miles) to reach Kennedy Lake Provincial Park.
From Victoria:
The Fastest route from Victoria is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-4 W. It is 282 km (175.2 miles) and takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Take Government St to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N for 1.2 km (0.7 miles). Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N to Memorial Rd/BC-4 W in Nanaimo G for 153.5 km (95 miles). Take exit 60 from BC-19 N and drive 1.5 km (0.9 miles). Follow BC-4 W to your destination in Alberni-Clayoquot C for 126 km (78.3miles).
There are no developed hiking trails in Kennedy Lake Provincial Park.
Kennedy Lake Provincial Park was established on July 12, 1995. The Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation has been living in this area for thousands of years. In the 1900s, logging and fishing became viable industries by settlers who came to the area.
Kennedy Lake Provincial Park features an impressive lake and a beautiful intertwined forest.
The lake is perfect for water activities, like swimming, fishing, windsurfing, and kayaking.
Visitors can observe the beach spawning of the sockeye in the fall. Based on the BC Act, Kennedy Lake Provincial Park is one of the protected areas on Vancouver Island, where you are not allowed to hunt.
