Koksilah River Provincial Park

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Koksilah River Provincial Park
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Koksilah River
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Location on Vancouver Island
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Location in British Columbia
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Location Cowichan Valley RD, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates 48°39′02″N123°43′25″W / 48.6506°N 123.7236°W / 48.6506; -123.7236
Area230 ha (570 acres)
EstablishedMay 10, 1959
Governing body BC Parks
Website Koksilah River Provincial Park
Koksilah River Provincial Park

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

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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.

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References

  1. "Protected Planet | Koksilah River Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-27.

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