After we left French Beach Provincial Park during our 2015 Vacation, we camped for three nights at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
It was the first time that we camped at this park, but we have visited the falls in 2008. We enjoyed it very much, the weather was warmer than at French Beach.
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park has lovely scenery, friendly camp staff, neat campsites, with firewood for sale, there is no sani-dump or showers. There were many birds, like woodpeckers, Robins, crows, etc. I even saw an owl. Nearby attractions include Englishman River Falls, Coombs, Goats on the roof, Cathedral Grove, Little Qualicum falls, etc.
“This picturesque destination, set amid a lush old-growth and second-growth forest of Douglas fir, cedar, hemlock and maple, is an ideal location from which to explore and appreciate the incredible diversity of south central Vancouver Island, including nearby Cathedral Grove, the Pacific Rim, and the sandy shores of Parksville and Qualicum.” – Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
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“Established in 1940, the 240-acre park was named as the result of an old legend, wherein First Nations people found the skeleton of a white man along the river near the waterfall, thereby giving the falls its name. The area was declared parkland to protect the old growth Douglas Fir forest and the area around the Englishman River and the falls. ” – Vancouver Island beyond Victoria.
A lovely swimming hole, unfortunately, we didn’t bring our bathing suits or a towel,
The dogs enjoyed swimming in the clear water,
“Situated along the pristine Englishman River north of Nanaimo, Englishman River Falls Provincial Park features two stunning waterfalls cascading along the descending riverbed into a deep canyon.” – B.C.Parks
Roots
Stone steps.
Cathedral Grove and more coming soon.
Englishman River Falls – Rick & Paulette’s RV journal
Englishman River Falls – a little bit of heaven in the rainforest
ENGLISHMAN RIVER FALLS ON VANCOUVER ISLAND OFFERS GREAT FRESHWATER SWIMMING AND SUNBATHING.
A visit to Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Englishman River Falls 2008 It was so nice to walk among the large green trees again.
“The Englishman River, features a spectacular canyon between two beautiful waterfalls cascading along the descending riverbed.” – Visitors info.
“Legend has it that First Nation people in the area during the last century found the skeleton of a white man along the river near the waterfall, hence the present name of the falls.” – Trek earth
The waterfalls have signs warning “No jumping from bridge !”
You might also like: Little Qualicum falls, Coombs, Goats on the roof, Cathedral Grove and Little Qualicum falls.
It’s truly beautiful there Tok and I can see the dogs had lots of fun too. I love those waterfalls! I wouldn’t be able to leave there for sure. Great shots of all the beauty there. 😀 ♥
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It is, the dogs love swimming especially when it’s hot. I also love waterfalls, fortunately we could stay for awhile. I’m so glad you liked them, thank you 😉
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Jinne,dis pragtig!Dankie Tokeloshe,ek kuier lekker saam met jou.
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Dit is en dit was so heerlik om so baie voëls te hoor en sien. Ag, ek is so bly 😉
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Lyk koud
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Ja, ongelukkig was die water nog ‘n bietjie koud, want’n swem sou lekker gewees het.
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I wonder how the First Nations knew he wasn’t a Frenchman?
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😁
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