Kinsol Trestle, Railway bridge in Cowichan Valley, Canada
The wooden Kinsol Trestle extends 188 meters across the Koksilah River, reaching a height of 44 meters above the water level.
Canadian Northern Pacific Railway initiated construction in 1911, employing local farmers and loggers to build this transportation link for the lumber industry.
The structure takes its name from the King Solomon Mines, a small copper operation that extracted minerals in the region during the 1920s.
The restored bridge now serves as part of the Trans-Canada Trail, offering access to cyclists, hikers, and horse riders throughout the year.
The bridge structure incorporates an unusual seven-degree curve and remains one of the largest wooden trestles in the Commonwealth of Nations.
Location: Cowichan Valley Regional District
Height: 44 m
Length: 188 m
GPS coordinates: 48.66856,-123.69389
Latest update: May 22, 2025 20:07
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