A Voice in the Wilderness Archive
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October
Reflections from the backcountry
Read MoreDuring the Beyond the Gates backcountry expeditions in late September – either hiking on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail or kayaking to and around Portland Island – Shawnigan Grade 9 students kept journals, writing reflections or descriptive pieces about their experiences in the wilds of Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea. Here are a few selections from their journal entries. -
September
Beautiful British Columbia
Read MoreWe’ve already talked about the community of Shawnigan Lake and the region of Vancouver Island, but what about British Columbia, the province where Shawnigan Lake School is located? From the Pacific coast to the Rocky Mountains, and from cosmopolitan world-class cities to pastoral rural settings, BC has a lot to offer, whether you are a resident or a tourist. -
August
Beyond the Gates – An Opportunity Not to Be Missed
Read MoreBeyond the Gates is a dynamic year-long program that takes our Grade 9 students out of the classroom and into the beautiful and diverse wilderness of Vancouver Island and beyond. Each year closes out with a 10-day Capstone Expedition, a hiking and kayaking adventure on the west coast of Vancouver Island that is optional for students, although they are strongly encouraged to sign up. Dora Andrew had reservations about participating in the trip, but came away with memories that will last a lifetime and immense gratitude that she signed up. -
April
Why Vancouver Island?
Read MoreShawnigan Lake School is honoured to be located on Vancouver Island, one of the most beautiful regions of Canada, with tremendous natural diversity, and culture and recreation for all interests. Read on for more about the magnificent part of the world that we inhabit. -
January
Where — and what — is Shawnigan Lake?
Beyond our excellence in academics, athletics and boarding, Shawnigan is proud to be located on the shore of majestic Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, a region of natural beauty and deep history, and part of the community of Shawnigan Lake within the Cowichan Valley. Here is just some information about the lake and the community that surrounds the School.Read MoreAdapted from the Hul’q’umi’num word “Showe’luqun,” “Shawnigan Lake” is the name of both a pristine seven-kilometre-long lake on Vancouver Island and the rural, wilderness-ringed community that has grown up on its edges.
We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful West Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
