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Watch the salmon run on the Stamp River
Vancouver Island, Canada
Experience how sockeye, coho and chinook salmon fight their way through rapids and a fish ladder to spawn – on the Stamp River.
What you can experience here
In Stamp River Provincial Park you can experience one of the most impressive natural events on Vancouver Island: the migration of thousands of Pacific salmon. Between moss-covered trees and rushing water, the fish battle their way upstream – a powerful spectacle of the life cycle and a real highlight.
From the end of August to December the sockeye salmon arrive first, followed by coho and finally chinook. They gather in large schools below the Stamp Falls before continuing via the fish ladder to their spawning grounds further upstream. From the paths along the river you can watch them leaping against the current – often several times before they succeed.
The trails in the park are well developed, especially around Stamp Falls and the fish ladder. Weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear will make your visit more comfortable – especially on damp autumn days.
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Categories
- Wildlife watching
Where you'll find it
Aussichtspunkt am Stamp River · 83JJ+WP Beaver Creek, BC, Kanada
