Kinsol Trestle

The Kinsol Trestle is a wooden railway bridge that spans 188 meters across the Koksilah River and rises 44 meters above the water. The structure uses thick wooden posts and crossbeams to support the entire span.

Construction began in 1911 by the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway, employing local farmers and loggers to build a transport link for the lumber industry. This route became important for moving resources from the region to distant markets.

The name comes from the King Solomon Mines, a small copper operation that worked the region during the 1920s. Today, people use it to connect with the industrial past of the valley.

The restored bridge is now part of the Trans-Canada Trail and open to cyclists, hikers, and horse riders year-round. The route is easy to reach and offers a safe passage for all these activities.

The bridge incorporates an unusual seven-degree curve that follows the valley's topography. It ranks among the largest wooden trestle bridges in the Commonwealth.

Location: Cowichan Valley Regional District

Height: 44 m

Length: 188 m

GPS coordinates: 48.66840,-123.69400

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22