Bromley Rock Provincial Park

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Bromley Rock Provincial Park
Bromley Rock.jpg
The cliffs pictured here rise about 50 feet straight out of a deep pool on the Similkameen River. In the summer, when the current isn't too strong, the top of these rocks are often packed with mostly teenagers looking for a good thrill.
Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Princeton
Coordinates 49°24′58″N120°15′45″W / 49.41611°N 120.26250°W / 49.41611; -120.26250
Governing body BC Parks
Website bcparks.ca/bromley-rock-park/

Bromley Rock Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. Bromley Rock is a popular swimming, canoeing and cliff jumping destination located on the Similkameen River, approximately fifteen minutes from Princeton. [1]

History

Bromley Rock Provincial Park was established on March 16, 1956. Bromley Rock is a traditional First nations fishing site. [2]

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References

  1. "Bromley Rock Park". BC Geographical Names .
  2. "Bromley Rock Provincial Park". BCParks. Retrieved 2022-08-03.