Shawnigan Lake and Surrounding Areas

Parks & Nature

Kinsol Trestle

A work of Art community project of restoration. KinsolTrestle At one time the largest wooden railway trestle in the British Commonwealth,the Kinsol Trestle was the property of Canadian National Railway.Built in 1921 this engineering feat made out of wooden timbers spans the Koksilah River Canyon and is 187.6 metres (615 feet) long and 38.1 metres (125 feet) high. Used to service the forestry industry and the famed King Solomon's Mines, the bridge eventually succumbed to years of wear. Kinsol Trestle Revitalized The Kinsol Trestle was closed due to poor shape until 2011 when it was re-opened to the public after a major project revitalizing the bridge with a new capital through the Cowichan Regional District,funding and donations.

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Kinsol Trestle

2869 Glen Eagles Rd

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A work of Art community project of restoration. KinsolTrestle At one time the largest wooden railway trestle in the British Commonwealth,the Kinsol Trestle was the property of Canadian National Railway.Built in 1921 this engineering feat made out of wooden timbers spans the Koksilah River Canyon and is 187.6 metres (615 feet) long and 38.1 metres (125 feet) high. Used to service the forestry industry and the famed King Solomon's Mines, the bridge eventually succumbed to years of wear. Kinsol Trestle Revitalized The Kinsol Trestle was closed due to poor shape until 2011 when it was re-opened to the public after a major project revitalizing the bridge with a new capital through the Cowichan Regional District,funding and donations.

Bright Angel Park

Walking along tranquil, forested trails with the stunning Koksilah River flowing under the Cowichan Valley’s most popular suspension bridge, it’s not surprising that Bright Angel Park, located in beautiful Cowichan Station, is one of the most popular well-visited parks attracting 80,000 visits annually. Families with young children enjoy the playground and open grassy areas while park visitors wanting to cool off on a hot summer day can find a shady spot along the river.

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Bright Angel Park

4528 Tigwell Rd

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Walking along tranquil, forested trails with the stunning Koksilah River flowing under the Cowichan Valley’s most popular suspension bridge, it’s not surprising that Bright Angel Park, located in beautiful Cowichan Station, is one of the most popular well-visited parks attracting 80,000 visits annually. Families with young children enjoy the playground and open grassy areas while park visitors wanting to cool off on a hot summer day can find a shady spot along the river.

Provinciaal Park Englishman River Falls

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Provinciaal Park Englishman River Falls

2245 Errington Road

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Koksilah River Provincial Park

Make sure you take the time and visit Koksilah River Provincial Park. Just 7 km (4.4 miles) from Shawnigan Lake along Renfrew Road,the Koksilah River Provincial Park features good hiking, mountain biking, fishing and a nice little swimming hole. There are numerous trails throughout the forest offering some great wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Koksilah River Provincial Park

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Make sure you take the time and visit Koksilah River Provincial Park. Just 7 km (4.4 miles) from Shawnigan Lake along Renfrew Road,the Koksilah River Provincial Park features good hiking, mountain biking, fishing and a nice little swimming hole. There are numerous trails throughout the forest offering some great wildlife viewing opportunities.

Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area

This once productive industrial site has now given way to a diverse plant and wildlife community. Quarry Nature Park is a highly popular spot in Cobble Hill that is home to both the South Cowichan Community Off-Leash Dog Park and Cleasby Bike Park. The trails within this park connect to the trails within Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area.

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Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area

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This once productive industrial site has now given way to a diverse plant and wildlife community. Quarry Nature Park is a highly popular spot in Cobble Hill that is home to both the South Cowichan Community Off-Leash Dog Park and Cleasby Bike Park. The trails within this park connect to the trails within Cobble Hill Mountain Regional Recreation Area.

Bamberton Provincial Park

Bamberton Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. The park area consists of a beach that borders on Saanich Inlet, and is connected to a camping area by several trails. The traditional name of the beach is qʷələs in the Saanich dialect

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Bamberton Provincial Park

Bamberton Road

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Bamberton Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada. The park area consists of a beach that borders on Saanich Inlet, and is connected to a camping area by several trails. The traditional name of the beach is qʷələs in the Saanich dialect

Port Renfrew

Take a beautiful day trip through Lake Cowichan to Port Renfrew and wrap around to China Beach, French Beach, River Jordan, Sooke and Back to Victoria... Breathtaking...

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Port Renfrew

6638 Deering Rd

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Take a beautiful day trip through Lake Cowichan to Port Renfrew and wrap around to China Beach, French Beach, River Jordan, Sooke and Back to Victoria... Breathtaking...