The Capital Regional District is advising visitors to avoid Beaver Lake due to a blue-green algae bloom.
Water samples taken from Beaver Beach at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park have tested positive for the algae and associated cyanotoxins. Animals should be kept on a leash to prevent them from drinking or swimming in the lake.
There are no signs of blue-green algae at Elk Lake, the CRD said.
Symptoms from ingesting water containing the algae include headaches and abdominal pain in humans.
The algae can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs.
