Koksilah River Provincial Park Explained

Koksilah River Provincial Park
Iucn Category:II
Iucn Ref:[1]
Map:Vancouver Island##British Columbia##CAN BC Cowichan Valley
Relief:yes
Location:Cowichan Valley RD, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates:48.6506°N -123.7236°W
Area Ha:230
Established:May 10, 1959
Governing Body:BC Parks

Koksilah River Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada.

Location

Koksilah River Park is located 4 km west of Shawnigan Lake on southern Vancouver Island.

Activities

The park offers hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking, scenic views, and mountain biking. The park is officially only open for day use activities although many people camp here in the summer months. This is a popular spot for motorcycles.

Burnt Bridge

A gated metal bridge runs over the Koksilah River. It is called Burnt Bridge because the original (built in 1865) was destroyed in a forest fire. Burnt Bridge has been rebuilt twice. Also crossing the Koksilah River is the Kinsol Trestle, just east of the park.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Protected Planet Koksilah River Park. 2020-10-27. Protected Planet.