| Englishman River Falls Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
Lower Englishman River Falls | |
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| Location | Vancouver Island,British Columbia,Canada |
| Nearest city | Errington |
| Coordinates | 49°14′51″N124°21′7″W / 49.24750°N 124.35194°W /49.24750; -124.35194 |
| Area | 97 ha (240 acres) |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | bcparks |
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park is aprovincial park inBritish Columbia,Canada. It is located west ofParksville and borders the small community ofErrington onVancouver Island.[2]

Short year round access hiking trails and bridges access both upper and lower falls on theEnglishman River. In 2019 new trails were under development in partnership with a community group. The base of the falls is a popular swimming hole[3] with 15 to 20 ft cliff jumping.[4] Salmon spawning can be observed in season.[5]
The campground has 107 sites, most of which are vehicle access and can be reserved during summer. There is a large day use area. The park covers 97 hectares and includes old-growth and second growthDouglas fir, cedar, hemlock and maple forest surroundings.[6]
A First Nations legend mentions the skeleton of a white man found near the falls, hence its name.[7]
The Englishman River Regional Park and a city part can be found nearby along the same river.[8]
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