Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, Provincial park in Regional District of Nanaimo, Canada.
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park covers 440 hectares between Mount Wesley and Mount Arrowsmith, extending along the south shore of Cameron Lake to MacMillan Provincial Park. The Little Qualicum River drops 17 metres at the main falls and another 5 metres at the Lower Little Qualicum Falls. Two bridges cross the river and give views of the falls.
The park was established in 1940 to protect old-growth Douglas Fir forests and the river valley in British Columbia. This action preserved an important wooded landscape in the region for future generations.
The park takes its name from the Little Qualicum River falls, where the water drops 17 metres and then another 5 metres at the Lower Little Qualicum Falls. Long before settlers arrived, the area was hunting and fishing ground for several First Nations. Two bridges over the river give views of the falls.
The location offers several walking trails of varying lengths, a campground, and picnic areas with access to drinking water. The best time to visit is during the warmer months when all facilities are open.
The park's trails, bridges and other facilities were built before it was established, as work-creation measures during the Great Depression. The park itself was created in 1940 to protect old-growth Douglas fir forest.
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