Elk Falls Provincial Park, Nature reserve and provincial park in Strathcona Regional District, Canada
Elk Falls Provincial Park is a protected area on Vancouver Island, in the Strathcona Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. It sits along the Campbell River and is known for a waterfall that drops into a rocky canyon, surrounded by old-growth conifer forest.
British Columbia designated this area as a provincial park in 1940, at a time when interest in protecting the forests of Vancouver Island was growing. It is one of the older protected areas in this part of the province.
The Kwakwaka'wakw people have lived in this area for generations, and their connection to the land is reflected in some of the interpretive signage found along the trails. Visitors can read about this relationship at certain points along the main paths near the falls.
Weather on Vancouver Island can change quickly, so wearing layers and bringing rain gear is a good idea at any time of year. Sturdy shoes are especially useful near the canyon, where the ground can be wet and uneven.
A suspension bridge over the Campbell River gives a direct view down into the canyon and across to the falls. From this point, you can see how the water forces its way through a narrow gap in the rock, and the difference in flow between seasons is clearly visible from the bridge.
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