White Ridge Provincial Park
White Ridge Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, and is located 4 km east of Gold River on Vancouver Island.
| White Ridge Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1] | |
_location_map.svg.png.webp)  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 |
| Area | 1,343 ha (3,320 acres) |
| Established | 1995 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
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.
External links
- "White Ridge Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
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