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Masons Beach - A Freshwater Beach on Shawnigan Lake

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    All Ages
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15 min - Half a Day
Difficulty:
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Shawnigan Lake
Masons Beach
Updated December 11, 2025

There aren’t many public freshwater beaches, but Masons Beach park is an excellent place to visit for those looking for a day-use location. The small beach offers shallow and warm water with a gradual drop-off that is perfect for kids to play. In addition, there is a picnic spot with a gazebo, a grass picnic area and a sand beach.

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Shawnigan Lake is a popular place to live and vacation. With its rugged beauty, it’s one of the few freshwater lakes in the area. Summertime offers boating and fishing on the 7 km long lake as well as swimming and sunbathing on its shores.

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Masons Beach Shawnigan Lake

Parking is limited for Masons Beach Park. You can find a few spots across the street at Masons store, convenient if you are looking to make a slushie run.

The beach is small, and if you are looking for a place to take kids to play in the sand or have a quick swim, it is a lovely spot to enjoy the freshwater of Shawnigan lake.

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