Dows Lake Pavilion

The boat rental is run by a bunch of kids who have no idea what they’re doing, first they decided we don’t know how to canoe even though we’ve canoed every summer, so we took the pedal boat for literally 10 minutes then my daughter started crying so we returned it and forgot to take our ID, so then we get yelled at as if we’re in primary school even though we’re double the staff’s age and we got charged for two hours! Cause they couldn’t figure out that we returned our boat if we didn’t take our ID back!

Went to the tulip festival and looking forward to going back this year.There are a few food places and also washrooms. well laid out paths .

We had an opportunity to visit the umbrella patio after taking in the Tulip Festival. Great spot but the service was not the best but we will give it another chance later on in the season

Good restaurants and every thing you need to rent for summer or winter activities.

Can’t say I’ll hurry back to this place. Rented a paddle boat and it was leaking throughout the duration of our jaunt on the lake. Upon alerting one of the individuals working at the rental company upon our return he indicated I was mistaken and this was normal. Given the track top I had left by the steering column was soaked I indicated that it was plainly apparent that there was an issue with the seals on this aspect of the watercraft. Again, I, the customer, was wrong; Had it not been for the young man’s insistence I probably wouldn’t have said anything to the manager, but when I did he became more belligerent. Apart from this experience, the washroom facilities were very disappointing. In fact, the whole public access design of the facility needs a rethink. There, that’s my two cents and then some.

Amazing views and scenery. All year around filled with great activities making from canal skating in the winter, tulip festival! Great for summer weddings and social occasions. Must also grab a bite a Mexicali Rosa!

Went to Mexicalis on of the first +30° of this summer. With reasons, seemed like everyone converged at this patio restaurant to enjoy the views and maybe enjoy the odd breeze. Place was packed (but never had to wait, good table turnover) so service was a bit slower than usual. Waiting staff were rushing But never rushed us! Always smiling, several made sure we were served at first but drinks were slow coming (only 1 bartender on duty 😲). Food was great, location excellent, seating dispersed enough to have personal conversation (unless sitting at group style tables). I will definitely go back!!!! Gracias :)

Went to kayak at Dows Lake. There was a long enough line when myself and my partner arrived. However, staff quicky and efficiently kept the line moving and into the various water craft they had available to rent. I was quite impressed with the professionalism and the system they had in place. Definitely going to be back before the summer ends. Cheers.

Great place to go for a walk, kayaking, canoing or for a drinks.

Beautiful and peaceful place to have a walk

Lots of fun. My only complaint would be they had a w/c bathroom but no grab bar upstairs So be careful if u r like me and have trouble with balance

Super fun Ice Dragon Boat Festival

Overdue for a serious reno

Visit the place is summer and loose yourself in its beauty!

The staff were very rude, didn't explain anything to us... just handed us life jackets and expected us to know where to go/what to do. They didn't say a word when we were getting on the pedal boat, just sat silently as we figured it out. The boat was leaking so much that by 15 minutes into our ride, there was about 3 inches of water in the boat. Also, the boat didn't really turn properly. Luckily we had some knowledge and had gone on them elsewhere or else we would've been stuck in the swampy "lake." If I could give this place 0 stars, I would.