Historic Kinsol Trestle Project

The Kinsol Rehabilitation Project will give new life to the historic Kinsol Trestle, Canada’s tallest wooden rail trestle, completing a key part of the Trans Canada Trail on Southern Vancouver Island.

The rehabilitation will include the replacement of unsound timbers, minor refurbishment of a Howe Truss substructure and rebuilding of 17 structural piers to support a new 614-foot walkway atop the structure for hikers, runners, cyclists and equestrians. The Cowichan Valley Regional District is undertaking the project with joint Provincial and Federal funding.

Also visit:

• Cowichan Foundation's Kinsol Trestle Fundraising Campaign
• Cowichan Valley Regional District

Construction Cam

• Historic Kinsol Trestle Project Construction Cam

News Releases

• Kinsol Trestle opens to families and visitors July 28, 2011
• Directions to Kinsol Trestle July 28, 2011
• CVRD Announces: Federal funding confirmed for Kinsol Trestle October 13, 2009
• GOVERNMENTS PARTNER TO CREATE JOBS, STIMULATE ECONOMY September 24, 2009
• FUNDING GIVES NEW LIFE TO HISTORIC KINSOL TRESTLE April 13, 2007