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Kinsol Trestle
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Mattia Pastore
October 23, 2024
Hiking
The Kinsol Trestle is an old wooden railway bridge. With a length of 187 metres and a height of 44 metres, it is one of the largest and most spectacular bridges of its type.
It was built between 1911 and 1920 to transport timber. After the railway connection was closed in 1979, the bridge was no longer maintained, which is why its condition continued to deteriorate. After extensive renovation, it was reopened to pedestrians and cyclists in 2011. The Trans Canada Trail runs over the bridge.
It was built between 1911 and 1920 to transport timber. After the railway connection was closed in 1979, the bridge was no longer maintained, which is why its condition continued to deteriorate. After extensive renovation, it was reopened to pedestrians and cyclists in 2011. The Trans Canada Trail runs over the bridge.
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Marek Ziółkowski 🇵🇱
August 20, 2022
Cycling
An interesting attraction on a trail that can be a bit monotonous.
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Hubert Trapp
June 27, 2025
Hiking
Information about the Kinsol Trestle can be found on the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) website, including a fact sheet on its history and a brochure.
cvrd.ca/1379/Kinsol-Trestle
cvrd.ca/1379/Kinsol-Trestle
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