Stave Falls Powerhouse

Stave Falls is a BC Hydro facility in Mission with a visitor centre not far from both Rolley Lake and Alouette Lake in the Fraser Valley.

It’s a great place to learn about electricity.

STAVE FALLS HAS RE-OPENED

Due to the coronavirus, Stave Falls was closed for a long time. As of early 2022, however, it’s finally open once again. For the latest information about the status of the venue see the Stave Falls Powerhouse website.

For a list of other attractions that have been closed click COVID-19 Vancouver Impact.

For details about places of interest that have reopened since the start of the pandemic, check out Open Places in COVID-19 Vancouver.

Stave Falls Powerhouse

As of February, 2022, admission at the Stave Falls Powerhouse is about $8 for adults and $7 for seniors and children, and it makes for a most interesting educational outing.

The Stave Falls facilities offer self-guided tours and a 50-seat theatre. They are also wheelchair accessible. There are informational displays throughout the powerhouse and lots to learn about the site and how electricity is made. Expect to stay for at least 30 minutes.

From February to late June, 2022, the Powerhouse is open seven days a week. For the rest of the summer it’s closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. When it’s open its hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Stave Falls isn’t a place you would drive across the Lower Mainland just to get to, unless you’re on a school field trip, but it’s worth visiting if you are in the area anyway, and it is especially recommended if you’re camping close by and you need to escape from the rain.