Lake Omar forms a stunning back drop for Shawnigan Lake School, located on Vancouver Island. A premier independent boarding school in Canada, it prioritises holistic development by delivering an education that finely balances academics, athletics and the arts. A mix of local and international pupils from over 30 countries, creates a vibrant community with commitment to nurturing the whole person, helping them find their passions and use them to make a difference in the world. Facilities are state-of-the-art with water-based turf fields, recording studios and a salmon hatchery. The outstanding, extra-curricular programme ranges from robotics to figure skating and film making. The school places a high value on outdoor education and environmental stewardship, plus technology and innovation. Graduates are studying at Ivy League schools and top Canadian institutions.