Chemainus River Provincial Park

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

Chemainus River Provincial Park
IUCN category II (national park)[1]
Location in British Columbia
LocationCowichan Valley RD, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates48°50′28″N 123°49′34″W
Area119 ha (290 acres)
EstablishedDecember 30, 1959
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsiteChemainus River Provincial Park

History

The park was established on December 30, 1959. It occupies 119 hectares. It is managed by the Cowichan Valley Regional District.[2]

Cultural Heritage

Chemainus River Park occupies what was once the traditional territories of the Nanaimo First Nation, the Chemainus First Nation, the Cowichan Indian Band and the Cowichan Tribes. The indigenous people used this area for fishing, berry picking and bark stripping. The park also contains the vestiges of an historically significant railway grade.[2]

Facilities

Unlike many other camps in British Columbia, the Chemainus River Provincial Park does not permit camping or campfires. There are facilities for numerous other activities, including canoeing, cycling, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and swimming.[2]

References
  1. "Protected Planet | Chemainus River Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  2. "Chemainus River Provincial Park". Ministry of Environment, British Columbia. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
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