We launched our kayaks in Comox Lake with the intention of paddling down the lake far enough to see the end of the glacier-fed lake, but strong winds came up so we ended up paddling a loop around the east end of the lake only.

We parked adjacent to the campground and launched from the beach into the protected bay.     There is no charge for canoes and kayaks.

We had an audience as we paddled out onto the main body of the lake.

There was a boat upside down by the point, capsized by the strong winds/   Our ocean-going kayaks were okay in the waves and wind, but the lake is cold and open waters is not a good choice for a recreational paddle.

A loop around the east end of the lake is about 5.5 km so we did it one and a half times to get in  decent workout.

A loop all the way around Comox Lake would be 32 km, too far for one day, but it is possible to paddle down around the corner to see the end of the lake and back with a 13 km paddle, our goal for the next visit.  .

More information:

• Cumberland Lake Park