Relax by the waterfall at this peaceful riverside park or explore the area by foot. Hiking trails weave their way through the lush forest and river rapids. Named for the pioneer who built Port Alberni’s earliest sawmill, Stamp River Park is an amalgamation of Stamp Falls and Money’s Pool.
One of the park’s main attractions is the annual run of thousands of Pacific salmon circling in the pool below Stamp Falls before ascending the fish ladders on their way to spawning beds. Lookout points along the river offer excellent views of the salmon fighting their way up the falls and fish ladders. This natural phenomenon occurs every year, starting in late August with sockeye and continuing with coho and chinook right into December.
The salmon are a draw for black bear as well, who head to the river for an easy meal. As always when in wilderness areas, safety precautions should be taken. This park is a popular base camp for anglers fishing in designated portions of the Stamp River. Changes to the freshwater fishing regulations occur regularly along this river; anglers are responsible for checking the regulations prior to fishing on Stamp River.
Reviews of Stamp River Park
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Stamp River Provincial Park is a beautiful spot to experience nature near Port Alberni. The park features well-maintained trails, lush forests, and the stunning Stamp River, where you can watch salmon swimming upstream during the spawning season. The waterfall and fish ladder are highlights, offerin... Read More -
Great short visit to the park, entrance is free. If you are lucky, you can watch bears catch salmon in early October. We just missed the bears @ mid-October, but saw many salmon fighting the river current. Worth the drive off the main highway to spend an hour or so.
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Beautiful location! There is a lovely trail along the river. We even got to see the salmon swimming upstream, which was an incredible experience!
