Top 4 Waterfalls around Area H (Lighthouse Country)

Hole-in-the-Wall is a small but unique natural waterfall. The waterfall gets its name from a literal hole in the wall, creating a “keyhole” effect that’s especially exciting after rain or during spring runoff. Mossy rock walls, ferns, and dense coastal forest surround this waterfall.

Hikers will find waterfalls at the end of the Nile Creek Trail: a main fall 25 meters high, with smaller ones downstream, and a refreshing swimming hole. Bring your towel along and water shoes to take a dip.

Access to Rosewall Creek Falls, also known as Therriault Falls, leads through Rosewall Creek Provincial Park. The falls, however, are located outside the park. Shortly before the falls, the trail branches off, and alternative routes lead steeply upwards - there is no longer a clear route. Dense foliage prevents a good view of the falls. We were out on the trail on May 10, 2025, and finally found a viewpoint of the falls while descending the steep slope. During the dry season, the trail can be hiked without any major problems.

I didn't see the old car. Maybe it's no longer there. But the hike is worth it. Don't forget your hiking poles if you're not quite so young.

not a biking trail

The area around the Little Qualicum River has been inhabited by indigenous communities for thousands of years, including the Coast Salish First Nations. These communities have used the river and its surroundings for fishing, hunting and gathering food. During European exploration and colonization, the region became an area of interest due to its rich biodiversity and natural resources. European settlers used the river and its surroundings for logging and fishing. Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park was established in 1940 to protect the natural beauty and ecosystem of the area. Since then, it has become a popular destination for tourists and nature lovers. An interesting anecdote is the migration of salmon. Each year, salmon swim upstream from the ocean to Cameron Lake to spawn. This natural phenomenon attracts many tourists and is an important part of the life cycle of the local ecosystem.

The Little Qualicum River rises in Cameron Lake, located in Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. River flow can vary significantly depending on season and rainfall. In spring and autumn, the flow tends to be higher due to snowmelt and rain. During the summer, the flow may be lower. It flows into the Strait of Georgia, near the town of Qualicum Beach.

The waterfall can be reached by easy walking trails that wind through the lush forest and past rapids. The park is named after the pioneer who built the earliest sawmill in Port Alberni. One of the park's main attractions is the annual migration of thousands of Pacific salmon that circle in the pool below Stamp Falls before ascending the fish ladders on their way to the spawning grounds. Viewpoints along the river offer excellent views of the salmon battling their way up the falls. This natural phenomenon occurs every year, beginning in late August with sockeye salmon and continuing with coho and chinook salmon through December. Salmon are also the reason black bears come to the river.