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Kennedy Lake Provincial Park

Vancouver Island's largest freshwater lake with camping and water recreation

134 km²
Lake Area
56 km
Lake Length
86m
Max Depth

About the Park

Kennedy Lake Provincial Park encompasses Vancouver Island's largest freshwater lake, stretching 56 kilometers through the heart of the island. The lake serves as a major recreational destination and an important salmon spawning area.

The park offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and camping in a pristine wilderness setting surrounded by old-growth forest and mountains.

Key Features

  • Largest freshwater lake on Vancouver Island
  • Excellent fishing for trout and salmon
  • Boat launches and water recreation
  • Camping and picnic facilities
  • Surrounded by pristine wilderness

Activities & Attractions

Fishing
Boating
Swimming
Camping

Quick Facts

Lake Length: 56 kilometers
Established: 1967
Nearest Town: Ucluelet
Entry Fee: Free

Plan Your Visit

Essential Information

  • Location: Between Ucluelet and Port Alberni
  • Access: Highway 4
  • Size: 134 square kilometers (lake only)
  • Best Time: May-October for camping
  • Fees: Camping fees apply

Important Notes

  • • Lake can be cold even in summer
  • • Weather can change quickly
  • • Boat launch facilities available
  • • Fishing license required
  • • Limited cell phone coverage