Waterfalls in The Fall

2022 for $30. All are welcome to attend their first meeting as a free “guest” introduction to the club. For added information, please see our web site: cowichanvalleyprobusclub.ca or call our club President Larry Ridley at 250-212-8239 or Bob Skelton at 250929-4079. For more in-depth information about Probus, log in to probus.org.

Meeitings are the first Tuesday of each month. Next meeting September 7, 10:30 am Given changing Covid regulations, please call the numbers above or check our website to confirm.

Explore Local Waterfalls This Fall

1. Manley Creek Park is located off of Aros Road in Cobble Hill. This little Park can also be accessed from Ratcliffe Road near Arbutus Ridge Golf Course. It is not a big park but boasts lovely little creeks and a beautiful waterfall. Take the stairs down to Cherry Point Beach and do a little bit of beach walking. Picnic tables are located throughout the park with beautiful ocean views.

2. Skutz Falls off of Highway 18 towards Lake Cowichan is part of the Cowichan River Provincial Park system. The rapids are located at the end of Mayo Road and can be viewed from by walking out onto the bridge. Later in the season salmon make their way upstream towards Lake Cowichan with the help of fish ladders and can be viewed from this same vantage point. 3. Stocking Creek which is home to Stocking Creek Falls is located just north of Chemainus near Saltair. This trail is ranked as easy to moderate with some stairs and inclines and you are able to do lots of meandering around and enjoy so many aspects of this little gem. The highlight though are the falls and they will be surely magnificent with the fall rains. The road to the park (Thicke Road) can little difficult to find so keep your eyes open for a blue small arrow sign pointing you to the park.

4. Holland Creek in Ladysmith is easily accessible off of Dogwood Drive or at corner of Sixth Avenue and Methuen Street. The fall rains make this a beautiful spot to walk along the creek with moss covered trees. It is very close to town but you feel you are far away in nature. Crystal Falls are spectacular when the rain comes and another highlight is the Collier Dams. A perfect place to enjoy nature.

Stocking Creek

5. Christie Falls Trail has an amazing waterfall. In the wetter months the water cascades over a lovely rock face. It is just north of Ladysmith and it’s best if you check directions first on a trail app before heading out. This moderate hike to Christie Falls is an eight-kilometre loop and takes approximately two hours to do. The first couple of kilometres are relatively easy then become slightly more to a difficult hike. If you love waterfalls then this is a must do hike.

Patty Abbott, Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre