This weekend I went for a walk around Spectacle Lake. This lake is located on the Malahat, tucked away in the bushes. I had never been to the lake before and actually found it when I was looking for new fishing spots, as Spectacle Lake is the only place on the island where you can fish for brook trout. I am glad I ventured out to this lake as it was absolutely stunning. The lake itself is very small, and the walk is relatively easy, so if you are looking for a walk that you can focus on the scenery not on tripping on a root, this is the walk for you. When I went, it had been very cold over night and the whole lake was frozen. In fact, it was so frozen that there were some very brave people walking on the frozen lake.
I definitely will go back to the lake as I think it would be beautiful to see it throughout the different seasons, and I am looking forward to heading there once the ice has melted and hopefully catching some brook trout!
Here is the map link for the directions to Spectacle Lake from UVIC. It is quiet a long drive, but it is definitely worth the commute for a serene walk that makes you feel like you have escaped the busyness of the city.