Words cannot describe Lupin Falls because this waterfall's beauty is beyond the world of vocabulary. Located in Strathcona Provincial Park, the two drops of Lupin Falls are surrounded by marvellous trees with moss-covered trunks and rocks. The abundant forest is full of beautiful red cedar, Douglas fir, grand fir, amabilis fir trees.
The best season to visit Lupin Falls is when the trees turn their leaves into wonderful orange, red, and yellow shades. All of these beauties make the perfect photography background.
The downside of visiting in the autumn is the low flow of the water. In spring, due to spring runoffs, the water level is higher. Therefore, the waterfall has a more significant flow, and you'll see how the water pours gracefully on rocks and carving its way into the hard rock cliff. Strathcona Provincial Park has many waterfalls, all with outstanding beauty. But the Lupin Falls has a magical aura that makes you keep coming back to visit again.
Lupin Falls is located in Strathcona Provincial Park, Westmin Rd, Comox-Strathcona D, BC, Canada. The waterfall is close to Campbell River City and Comox Valley. The most important but the park's main access point is Highway 28, which connects to Gold River village. The good thing about the Lupin Falls location is that you can reward yourself with more than just one natural sight. When you visit, plan it so that you can see Buttle Lake, Myra Falls, and Lady Falls, so while you're in the area, you can reward yourself with more than one natural sight.
From Nanaimo:
The fastest route from Nanaimo is via BC-19 N. It is 207 km (128.6 miles) and takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Head west on Fitzwilliam St toward Wesley St. Drive 800 m (2624.6 ft), and continue onto Third St for 1.9 km (1.1 miles). Continue onto Jingle Pot Rd, and after 650 m (2132.5 ft), turn right onto BC-19 N (signs for Campbell R). After 151 km (93.8 miles), turn left onto Island Hwy/BC-19A N (signs for BC-28 W/Gold River). Drive 150 m (492.1 ft) and continue onto Campbell River Rd/Gold River Hwy/BC-28 W. Continue to follow Gold River Hwy/BC-28 W. After 47.3 km (29.3 miles), continue straight onto Westmin Rd. Destination will be on the left. Drive 5.3 km more to reach Lupin Falls Trail.
From Victoria:
From Victoria, the fastest route is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N. It is 318 km (197.3 miles) and takes about 4 hours.
Take Government St to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N for 1.2 km (0.7 miles). Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N to Island Hwy/BC-19A N in Campbell River. After 264 km (164 miles), take Gold River Hwy/BC-28 W to Westmin Rd in Comox-Strathcona D. Drive 52.7 km (32.7 miles) more to reach Lupin Falls Trail.
"Lupin Falls Trail" is an easy loop with 0.8 km (0.4 miles) length, and the elevation gain is 43 m (141 ft). This trail starts from the Western Mines Road and goes along the river on some parts and features Buttle Lake. The trail is suitable for hiking, walking, and experiencing nature trips. It is dog-friendly, but you must keep the dogs on a leash. Children can use this path since there are no complications. The best way to make the most beneficial of your visit is to start from Mayra Falls, go to Lupin Falls, and then finish with the beautiful Buttle Lake.
Mowachaht and Muchalaht people of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation are living in the area. The first European people who explored there was Commander John Buttle in 1860, whom the Buttle Lake is named after.
Strathcona Provincial Park offers many activities, like kayaking or canoeing the Buttle Lake's calm waters. It is a heaven of water sports. If you like climbing, the good news is that Crest Creek Crags has opportunities for every level of skill; however, taking precautions for your safety is necessary. Cycling is limited to roadways, and you can find mountain biking opportunities on the west side of the park. Fishing is an activity that can make your visit a victory. You can catch fish in every lake and waterway in Strathcona Provincial Park. If you have a hunting license, you can hunt in the McBride Creek and Megin-Talbot areas. Hunters should wear a special tag and check with the park's information on which species can be hunted. If you want to make your trip more exhilarating, know that windsurfing and waterskiing are available on Buttle Lake. As for the winter activities, the park meets all of your expectations with snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and backcountry skiing and also boarding.