The first known recorded visitation of Chipmunk Caves in Chilliwack, Canada was when the caves were originally visited by the local Sto:lo people in the 1850s, which was a Canadian Indian tribe. The Sto:lo people used ladders to explore these caves. Then the caves were explored by others such as settlers and tourists. (Ref: uer.ca)
By the 1950s, Chipmunk Caves became a tourist destination that was infrequently visited tourists in Canada. Here tourists would explore these caves in groups of 2 or more. National Parks of Canada assumed ownership of Chipmunk Caves by the 1950s.
Today most of the larger caves have now been gated to preserve and protect the special rock formations inside. National Parks of Canada has zoned off these ares for environmental restoration. Chipmunk Caves are owned by National Parks of Canada and are considered to be crown land.
Chipmunk Caves are located along the Chilliwack River. The most well known of Chipmunk Caves are located along Chilliwack River. Some of its larger caves can be found on the other side of Chilliwack River.
There are old ladders that lead to other small openings which were left by the Sto:lo tribe. Many ladders still remain today. These other small openings quickly to more confined spaces within Chipmunk Caves. The main opening reduces quickly to a more confined space. The main cave is the easiest to access as opposed to the few other caves that are difficult to access.
These caves display examples of stalactites, stalagmites, and white flow stones. Broken stalactites and stalagmites can be seen when visiting these caves. Other caves inside of Chipmunk Caves have various different rock formations.
Chipmunk Caves are located at Chipmunk Creek Forest Service Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. The visit is worth the trip!
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