Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, is a small community on Vancouver Island with a population of approximately 4000. The population typically doubles during the summer, as the lake and village are popular summer vacation spots for residents of Victoria, British Columbia, who commute between the city and Shawnigan Lake while staying in their summer cabins. Several new residential developments have been built, both in the Shawnigan Lake area as well as in surrounding areas. Shawnigan Lake Village itself contains two small general stores, three restaurants, several beaches and various small businesses including a barber, clothing store, video store, and a museum.
