Strathcona-Westmin Park is surrounded by Strathcona Provincial Park on central Vancouver Island. This park is unique in that it incorporates a working mine, the Myra Falls Operation of Boliden-Westmin Resources Ltd. This mine produces ore containing zinc, copper, gold and silver and has a capacity of 1.4 million tons annually.

Aside from mining, this rugged forest environment offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors – particularly hiking and backcountry camping. Routes range from 15-minute walks to more than 8 hour hikes. A short trails lead from the Boliden-Westmin mine to beautiful Upper and Lower Myra Falls – scenic waterfalls located deep in the forest. Other longer trails lead to the lower Thelwood Valley – a great place to see Roosevelt elk and other wildlife – and access the backcountry at Price Creek, Philips Ridge, Tennent Lake and Mount Myra.

Date Established: March 14, 1987
Provincial Park Size: 3,327.5 hectares