Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park, Provincial park in Sunshine Coast Regional District, Canada
The park contains a 4-kilometer trail through second-growth forest leading to observation points of powerful tidal rapids between Sechelt and Jervis Inlet.
Established in 1957, the park preserves 123 hectares of coastal British Columbia terrain and protects the natural phenomenon of water exchange between two major inlets.
The name combines Chinook Jargon words 'skookum' and 'chuck,' reflecting the Indigenous terminology for the strong water currents in this location.
The trail takes approximately one hour to complete, with minimal elevation changes and clearly marked paths suitable for hikers of various experience levels.
During peak tidal exchanges, over 200 billion gallons of water flow through the narrows, creating water level differences exceeding two meters and currents reaching 30 kilometers per hour.
Location: Sunshine Coast Regional District
GPS coordinates: 49.73861,-123.90806
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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