| White Ridge Provincial Park | |
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| Location | British Columbia,Canada |
| Nearest city | Gold River |
| Coordinates | 49°46′42″N125°58′25″W / 49.77833°N 125.97361°W /49.77833; -125.97361 |
| Area | 1,343 ha (3,320 acres) |
| Established | 1995 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
White Ridge Provincial Park is aprovincial park inBritish Columbia,Canada, and is located 4km east ofGold River onVancouver Island.
Adjoined toStrathcona Provincial Park, White Ridge forms the backdrop for the town of Gold River. It got its name from the whitelimestone andkarst topography of the area.
Hiking and wilderness camping are permitted within park boundaries. There may also be potential for caving in the area. White Ridge Park is renowned for its extensive cave system, which is primarily suitable for experienced cavers. Certain areas of this park are open for hunting specific species. Hunters are required to have valid licenses and tags.[2]
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