This flow line trail nestled on Vancouver Island isn’t your typical hiking trail – it’s overflowing with history.
The Sooke Flow Line Trail is a 44-km-long concrete aqueduct. The water line snakes throughout the lush forested area from Sooke Lake to the Humpback Reservoir near Mt. Wells Regional Park.
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Construction first began in 1913, where the buried water main transported water to Victoria.
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While it gave Victoria a vital source of water, it eventually was replaced between 1994 and 2007, due to leaking.
Despite its decommissioning—it’s a cool spot to go for a walk along the 1.5m diameter pipe while immersing yourself in nature.
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Sooke Flow Line Trail
Location: Just 3.5-hours away from Vancouver, find this hidden gem on Sooke River Road.
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