White Ridge Provincial Park
Provincial park in British Columbia, Canada
White Ridge Provincial Park | |
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Location of White Ridge Provincial Park in British Columbia | |
Location | British Columbia, Canada |
Nearest city | Gold River |
Coordinates | 49°46′42″N 125°58′25″W / 49.77833°N 125.97361°W / 49.77833; -125.97361 |
Area | 1,343 ha (3,320 acres) |
Established | 1995 |
Governing body | BC Parks |
White Ridge Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, and is located 4 km east of Gold River on Vancouver Island.
Geography
Adjoined to Strathcona Provincial Park, White Ridge forms the backdrop for the town of Gold River. It got its name from the white limestone and karst topography of the area.
Recreation
Hiking and wilderness camping are permitted within park boundaries. There may also be potential for caving in the area.
References
- ^ "White Ridge Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
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