Hardy Falls
Hardy Falls is on Deep Creek at the south end of Peachland just past the Peachland Lakeshore Inn and beside Antler Beach Trailer Park. There is ample parking and public washrooms.
The walk to the falls will take from 5 - 10 minutes, or if you enjoy it half as much as most people, it could take 30 minutes. The short walk along an excellent walkway will cross Deep Creek several times as you make your way to the Falls. How many bridges are there? This walk is advisable for everyone, young and old, and is wheelchair accessible.
The jaunt will take you through a steep-banked canyon to the falls. There are salmon berry bushes along the trail and in Sept/Oct the annual salmon run fills the creek with fish.
There are benches to stop, take a break, enjoy the scenery and chat with others along the way.OCT 05, 2012 - HARDY FALLS PARK IS OPEN
The main trail in Hardy Falls Regional Park is open again. Hardy Falls trail was closed due to bear activity on September 05, 2012.
Communications Officer Bruce Smith says, “The animals that forced us to temporarily close the trails appear to have moved on. However, people visiting Hardy Falls Regional Park should continue to be vigilant and be prepared for possible encounters with bears and other wildlife. We’ve posted signs in areas where bears have been active.
To reduce your chance of encountering a bear while hiking, it’s recommended that you travel in a group, make noise or carry something that makes noise to alert any wildlife in advance to your presence. Smith says, “If you see a bear, give it plenty of space and stay well away from it.” People should respect all bears and anticipate and avoid encounters with them whenever possible. Bears can be aggressive, especially when defending their food or their cubs. Bears also have excellent senses of smell and hearing, and better sight than you might believe. For their safety, dog owners are reminded when in Regional Parks that their pets must be leashed and kept on trails at all times. Provincial Conservation Officers are advised of the bear sightings and along with Regional Parks staff, monitor the situation in local parks.
SEPT 05, 2012
Bear sighting in Hardy Falls Park
Regional Parks Services received a report of a bear in Hardy Falls Regional Park. We are monitoring the situation.
Bruce Smith
Communications Officer
250-469-6339