Stamp River Provincial Park
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Stamp River Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. The 327-hectare park is located 14 km north of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. There are 23 camping spaces and 2 km of trails within the park along the Stamp River, named for Edward Stamp, a sawmill pioneer in the Alberni Valley.
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Stamp River Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. The 327-hectare park is located 14 km north of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. There are 23 camping spaces and 2 km of trails within the park along the Stamp River, named for Edward Stamp, a sawmill pioneer in the Alberni Valley.
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We stayed here twice in September 2023, about 2 weeks apart. First time we got there around 11am and snagged the last available camping spot. The salmon were running, but the river was low-ish and not many were making it up the fish ladders. We did see bears every day. Second visit, later in September after some good rains, the river was up and the salmon were still running so it was wonderful to see them crowding the fish ladders. We saw lots of bears fishing. Campground was not so full this time and we got a fabulous riverfront spot. Great place to stay. Both visits we really enjoyed walking up and down the river to the fish ladders and far lookouts, amazed at the number of fish in the river and delighted to watch the bears. Met one right on the trail at one point, so keep your kiddos close.
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What a glorious October day it was for our first visit to Stamp River Park. Our initial reason for driving the short distance from downtown Port Alberni was to watch the salmon arrive at their spawning grounds. What we found was a fantastic park following the Stamp river. The manicured trails are lined with giant Douglas firs and maples trees adorned in their golden fall colors It wasn't long before the shallow stream turned into a roiling short-terraced falls challenging any fish who dared to swim against its powerful churning waters. There is a 'ladder' available for the less adventurous swimmers, but we saw many rebels who attempted to complete their primal mission the hard way. We were awed by their efforts and the glory of nature, before our eyes.
Sullivan BarkerSullivan Barker
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Awesome experience. Went in late September and salmon were here in droves. Saw them chilling at the bottom of the river, as well as see them jumping up the waterfall. Be sure to go all the way to the end of the trail to get the best experience (you can see salmon in the clear water at the end of the canyon, and salmon jumping up the waterfall). There is also a viewing camera for salmon going through the fish ladder. the canyon itself is gorgeous
Mohammad Ali RanginwalaMohammad Ali Ranginwala
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Is there anywhere in Vancouver Island that isn't beautiful.. NOPE! Beautiful landscape and beautiful trees. Paths that follow the river's edge with grades of rapids and slight water falls. Look into the water and you will see the salmon.. Bring a bathing suit because you will want to go in. If you're going to walk down the steeper paths then you need some grip/treaded shoes to prevent slipping. Paths mostly easy. Great location..
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This water is as warm as a bath in the heat of the summer, and there's loads of crayfish, like look out tootsies the riverbed is crawling with them. Super cool salmon ladder and a sweet as pie trail to the gorge lookout..amazing what the salmon can do just so they can spawn. I've never camped here, it's in a cold valley, which chills me to the bones. But it's a great day use area.
Tara McKoneTara McKone
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I've just finished a 3 week roadtrip around the island, and this was one of my favourite places. Watching the salmon swim upstream is a great experience and there was hardly any people there. Loved the hiking trail - I was lucky enough to see a bear but some people may not be as enthusiastic as me, so just beware as it was right on the trail path!
Kirsty ChantKirsty Chant
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env.gov.bc.ca
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