Stamp Falls Provincial Park
Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Stamp Falls Provincial Park

Stamp Falls Park is a wilderness recreation and educational park located near the community of Port Alberni, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada. The forested park is 327 hectares in size and home to a cascading waterfall and a Salmon spawning river.

A short, well maintained 2 kilometre trail explores the banks of the Stamp River in the park. The walking path passes by fish ladders and fast moving rapids eventually leading to a waterfall and lookout point.

Some of the biggest crowds of the year visit the park during the spawning season. Many arrive in the park and line the banks of the river, to witness the annual salmon spawning cycle. There is a picnic area and pit toilets. All pets must be kept on leash.

Not only do the salmon attract people but wildlife is drawn to the area to feed. Wildlife like bald eagles and bears also attend the river during spawning season. Bears arrive to feed on the dead fish in preparation for hibernation. The spawning season is their time to fatten up for a long sleep.

The salmon meet at the foot of Stamp Falls before embarking on their journey up the fish ladders to their spawning beds. Starting in late August millions of Sockeye Salmon make their spawning runs up the Stamp River. It is the same journey the Coho and Chinook Salmon enjoy every year until early December.

There is a parking lot onsite, camping facility, picnic area, drinking water and pit bathrooms with no showers. There is no sani-station, electrical hook ups, boat launch or swimming in the area.

Travel towards the community of Parksville and Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. From the Island Highway look for the Hwy #4 exit. Continuing driving Hwy #4 towards Port Alberni. Stamp Falls Provincial Park is located on the outskirts of Port Alberni. It is only a 20 minute drive following Beaver Creek Road from the community to the park.