Can you walk on the Kinsol Trestle?
The Kinsol Trestle trail is an easy, flat 1.5-kilometre walk (one-way) through nice forest from the south parking lot. It is even wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly (although it is crushed gravel so make sure you go with your bounciest rubber tires).
When was Kinsol Trestle built?
July 28, 2011Kinsol Trestle / Opened
How old is the Kinsol Trestle?
11Kinsol Trestle / Age (c. 2011)
How do I access Kinsol Trestle?
By Vehicle: Public vehicle access to the Kinsol is from Shawnigan Lake through to the south end of the trestle. From Victoria: From the Trans-Canada Highway turn west onto Mill Bay/Shawnigan Lake Road and go all the way into the Village of Shawnigan Lake.
Who built the Kinsol Trestle?
The Trestle was completed by Canadian National Railways in 1920 as part of the “Galloping Goose” rail line. Designed by engineers but built by local farmers and loggers, the Kinsol Trestle is one of the tallest free- standing and most spectacular timber rail trestle structures in the world.
Can you bike on the Galloping Goose Trail?
This is a very long, diverse and beautifully scenic bike trail, with bed and breakfast and camping options along the way. Cycle from an urban area, through a rural area, and end up in semi-wilderness with breathtaking views! The Galloping Goose Bike Trail runs through beautiful forests.
What does a railroad trestle look like?
A trestle (sometimes tressel) is a rigid frame used as a support, historically a tripod used to support a stool or a pair of isosceles triangles joined at their apices by a plank or beam such as the support structure for a trestle table. Each supporting frame is a bent.
How do I get to Mystic Beach from Vancouver Island?
To get to Mystic Beach, drive to the China Beach user trail parking lot; don’t confuse it with the China beach campground entrance, which is 400m to the south (or closer to Victoria). There are 2 parking lots. The Mystic Beach one is immediately to the right after you turn off the highway.
