There are many beautiful scenes to be found across Vancouver Island. The Island’s rainforests, rivers, and streams commonly set the backdrop for this natural beauty, but in Port Alberni, the typical landscape undergoes an astounding twist.
Port Alberni’s Hole in the Wall really is a unique feature. It is, quite literally, a hole in the wall. Water empties into Roger’s Creek through a large tunnel set in an eroding cliff face. It is a rare and beautiful formation, and it is well worth the journey inland.
Stokes Falls lies only a short distance downstream. In the past, there was a small dam, but it succumbed to strong currents. Now, the water cascades freely over eroding, shale cliff faces, and the result is a sight that stands out even amongst the treasure trove of natural beauty on Vancouver Island.
Unfortunately, a large part of the surrounding landscape has been marred by logging. Although tall trees still stand in the immediate area around the hole, they serve only as a reminder of what once flourished across the whole region.
Text by Bryn Tassell & Jason Procyk, Photos by Bryn Tassell
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