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Cody Caves

Coordinates:49°43′35″N116°57′10″W / 49.72639°N 116.95278°W /49.72639; -116.95278
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Network of caves in British Columbia, Canada

TheCody Caves are a network oflimestonecaves in theSelkirk Mountains inBritish Columbia,Canada. They are located 2 miles (3.2 km) north ofAinsworth Hot Springs on the west side ofKootenay Lake.[1][2]

First documented in the early 1890s, the caves became protected in July 1966 with the formation of theCody Caves Provincial Park.[3][4]

Cody Caves is one of the best-known cave systems in British Columbia, andCody Caves Provincial Park was the first subterranean park created in the province.[3]

Description

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Stratification in Cody Cave

The story of Cody Caves began 600 million years ago when the limestone in which the caves later formed was laid down at the bottom of an ancient sea. Then, around 170 million years ago, the limestone beds were thrust upwards. This exposed the rock to the elements, water and carbonic acid, which eventually formed Cody Caves.[5] Approximately 875 yards (800 m) of the Cody Caves passageways are explorable. The caves have several types ofcalcite formations, such asstalagmites,stalactites,soda straws andflowstone These ancient formations have been growing at an average rate of one cubic centimetre per hundred years.[1] Theboxwork is considered to be among the best in the world, protruding up to 20.3 cm, whereas 2.5 to 5 cm is average.[3][5]

The Ainsworth Hot Springs originate in the Cody Caves area and are considered to be the best commercial hot springs in British Columbia. The temperatures vary from 40–42 °C (104–108 °F) in the cave to 35–38 °C (95–100 °F) in the pool.[6]

History

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The caves were likely known to localFirst Nations people, but the first recorded visit was byprospector Henry Cody, who with hundreds of others had come to theKootenays looking forsilver. The caves gained popularity in 1899 when an article,The Noble Five, was published inArgosy Magazine describing the caves as being "lined with gold".[5]

In 1908, the caves were visited by theGovernor General of Canada,Earl Grey.[5]

To protect this valuable resource the Cody Caves Provincial Park was formed in July 1966. Due to the delicacy of cave formations, the caves can be explored by guided tour only.[3]

Cody Caves is part of the setting for the children's novel,The Kootenay Kidnapper, by BC novelist,Eric Wilson.

Modern day

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Today, around 1000 visitors come to Cody Cave Provincial Park every summer. Visitors are guided through the cave on tours that vary in length with a professional guide.[5] There are three tours available - Adventure, Explorer and Family.

The caves are accessible to everyone, from expertcavers tonovices and families. Special school and group tours can also be arranged.[5]

In June 2010, guided tours and cave access had been suspended. As of June 2013, access has been reinstated and guided tours begin once again. For Pro-active preventative measures against the spread of Bats White Nose Syndrome, Cave visitors are advised not to carry caving gear from areas east of the Rockies into any BC caves and encouraged to download and read the website's supplied documentation on White-Nose Syndrome and procedures for decontamination.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^abBritish Columbia.com."BC Parks Cody Caves Provincial Park". Retrieved2007-07-18.
  2. ^"BCGNIS entry "Cody Caves"".Archived from the original on 2012-04-29. Retrieved2011-01-01.
  3. ^abcdBC Parks."Cody Caves Management Planning"(PDF). Retrieved2007-07-20.
  4. ^"Cody Caves Provincial Park".BC Geographical Names.
  5. ^abcdefCodycavetours.com."Cody Caves". Retrieved2013-08-02.
  6. ^British Columbia.com."Ainsworth Hot Springs". Archived fromthe original on 2007-08-29. Retrieved2007-07-18.

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