Thetis Lake
| Thetis Lake | |
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A view of Lower Thetis Lake | |
| Average depth | 2.8 metres (9.2 ft) |
| Max. depth | 9 metres (30 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 51.5 metres (169 ft) |
| Website | Thetis Lake Regional Park |
| References | |
Thetis Lake is a name that refers to two freshwater lakes (Upper and Lower Thetis) connected by a narrow culvert in the 834-hectare (2,060-acre) Thetis Lake Regional Park outside Victoria, British Columbia, about 12 km (7.5 mi) from the city centre. The lake was likely named for the frigate HMS Thetis, which had been assigned to Esquimalt as part of the Royal Navy's Pacific Squadron. The two lakes are extremely popular as a swimming destination in the summer.