Brilliant Rest Area - Brilliant, British Columbia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 49° 20.197 W 117° 36.158
11U E 456219 N 5465051
The Brilliant Rest Area is located about 4 km northeast of Castlegar on Hwy. 3A.
Waymark Code: WMFBH4
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/24/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 4

This is a nice rest area that borders the river. It is long and somewhat narrow, though picnic tables are nearby.

There is also on display a Francis turbine runner from the Brilliant Dam and Generating Station. It was in service from 1950 to 2002 and is permanently displayed in the rest area.
Highway Number: British Columbia Hwy. 3A

Common Name for the Highway: Hwy. 3A

Highway Access Direction: Either Direction

Rest Area Name: Brilliant Rest Area

Facilities:
Picnic tables, restrooms


Services:
None


Special Features:
Francis turbine runner


WiFi: no

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