Today marks the opening of the Historic Kinsol Trestle. A Last Spike ceremony was completed by former Duncan mayor-Mike Coleman and a group of several […]
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The “Buzz” in the Valley-and a Camera too!
It seems a short time ago, that the Kinsol Trestle’s potential, was still being debated at the CVRD /provincial level. In actual fact , the […]
Reason for Celebration
Thursday was a special day in the Cowichan Valley. A small gathering of people met at the Kinsol Trestle for a major funding announcement of […]
Kinsol listed among Programs for Completion
This week ,Premier Gordon Campbell announced 31 million dollars will be earmarked for a Bike BC program to increase awareness and infrastructure improvements for alternate […]
Kinsol Trestle 1950-photo courtesy of Dave Whitehead/John Luton, Capital Bike and Walk Society
The Kinsol is special as it features a 7 degree curve over a low level Howe truss. Immense ,at 145 ft tall and over 600ft […]
International Restoration Team Focused on Kinsol
This past week the internationally acclaimed restoration firm, Macdonald _ Lawrence, has shown interest in working to preserve the Kinsol Trestle. While they plan for […]
ART and the ‘Gateway” to the Cowichan Regional Trail
For the past 20 odd years The Kinsol Trestle at M51 has stood as a symbol of pride and ingenuity and a token of when […]
Footprints left behind….
With the Premier’s cash in the bank,it has been announced that the CVRD is about to receive another shot in the arm for the Kinsol […]
Kinsol Trestle gets Financial Support from Province
It seems as though the province is finally getting on board the Kinsol Trestle program. Friday, the Premier announced further funding of $1.6 million towards […]