Devil's Bath is a large cenote located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. With a depth of 44 metres (144 ft) and a circumference of 359 metres (1,178 ft), it is one of the largest cenotes in Canada.[1]

Devil's Bath
Map showing the location of Devil's Bath
Map showing the location of Devil's Bath
Location of Devil's Bath in British Columbia
LocationVancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates50°23′42″N 127°18′16″W / 50.39500°N 127.30444°W / 50.39500; -127.30444
Depth44 metres (144 ft)
Elevation90 metres (300 ft)
GeologyKarst
HazardsFloating debris
AccessNone

Geology

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Devil's Bath is hydrologically connected to the Benson River through a series of underground passages 80 metres (260 ft) below the water table. This connection maintains the presence of water within the sinkhole.[1]

Access

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Devil's Bath is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southeast of Port Alice along Alice Lake Road in a forested area owned by Western Forest Products Inc. Access to the cenote itself is restricted by the forest growth and the steep terrain leading to the edge of the cenote.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Recreation Sites and Trails BC". www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-26.