Nitinat River Provincial Park

The Nitinat River flows through 160 hectares of rainforest with Douglas fir and Western hemlock trees, creating multiple natural pools and waterfalls.

The British Columbia government designated this protected area as a provincial park on April 30, 1996, to preserve its riparian habitats and spawning grounds.

The territory holds deep meaning for Indigenous communities who maintained strong connections to the river system through generations of traditional practices.

Visitors need high-clearance vehicles to access the park via logging roads, and must bring all necessary supplies as no facilities exist within the grounds.

The park contains specific populations of endangered plants, including Scouler's corydalis and tooth-leaved monkey flower, found in few other locations.

Location: Cowichan Valley Regional District

Inception: April 30, 1996

GPS coordinates: 48.89972,-124.56250

Latest update: April 18, 2025 13:39