Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, Provincial park near Parksville, Canada

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park is a forest reserve near Parksville with two cascading waterfalls dropping through stands of Douglas fir and cedar. The property includes hiking trails, picnic spots, and camping areas arranged throughout the wooded landscape.

The park was established on 20 December 1940 to protect the natural forest around the two waterfalls of the Englishman River. It covers 97 hectares and is classed as a Category II protected area. Its name comes from a First Nations legend about the skeleton of a white man found near the falls.

The name comes from a First Nations legend about the skeleton of a white man found near the falls. Today the base of the lower falls is a popular swimming hole, with 15 to 20 ft cliff jumping, and salmon spawning can be watched in season.

Visitors can choose from easier and more challenging trails leading to different waterfall viewpoints, and should watch for slippery surfaces especially during wet seasons. The park remains open year-round, though trails can become muddy after rain, making sturdy footwear advisable.

The park's name comes from a First Nations legend about the skeleton of a white man found near the falls. The Englishman River below the lower falls is a spawning ground for several salmon species, and spawning can be watched in season.