White Ridge Provincial Park

White Ridge Provincial Park in British Columbia, on Vancouver Island east of Gold River, adjoins Strathcona Provincial Park and helps form the mountain backdrop to the town. Named for its white limestone and karst terrain, it is especially important for its cave systems. Since the 1970s, more than 1,000 caves have been documented on Vancouver Island, and White Ridge is considered one of the island’s key caving areas, containing some of Canada’s deepest and longest caves. Its rugged terrain is mainly suited to experienced cavers because of hazards such as fast-moving water and exposed climbs. The caves have also preserved wildlife remains, including bear bones more than 9,000 years old.

British Columbia · Canada