Goldstream Provincial Park is a breathtaking natural area located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Known for its lush temperate rainforest, captivating waterfalls, and diverse wildlife, the park offers a truly immersive experience in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Encompassing over 900 hectares, this area boasts a network of well-maintained trails that wind through towering trees, moss-covered rocks, and serene creeks. The park's most iconic feature is undoubtedly the magnificent Goldstream River, which cuts through the landscape, creating dramatic canyons and cascading waterfalls along its course.

During the autumn months, the park becomes a haven for nature enthusiasts as thousands of salmon return to the Goldstream River to spawn. This natural spectacle draws visitors from far and wide, eager to witness the incredible journey of these fish as they battle against the current.

Beyond its scenic allure, the park offers a wealth of recreational opportunities. Hiking trails of varying difficulty levels cater to both casual walkers and seasoned adventurers, allowing visitors to explore the park's diverse ecosystems and discover hidden gems like abandoned mines and ancient petroglyphs. The park also provides picnic areas, a nature center, and interpretive programs, making it an excellent destination for families and educational outings.

Wildlife thrives within the park's boundaries, and it is not uncommon to spot bald eagles soaring above, black bears foraging for food, or otters playing in the river. The park is also home to a rich assortment of bird species, including hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and various songbirds.

Whether you seek tranquility amidst nature's beauty, a chance to witness the cycle of life through the salmon run, or an opportunity for outdoor adventures, Goldstream Provincial Park offers an enchanting experience that showcases the natural wonders of Vancouver Island.

Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Strait of Georgia and the Inside Passage, Vancouver Island is known as “the Hawaii of the North”. With its vast wilderness, picturesque peaks, and temperate climate, this stunning locale is a paradise for those seeking serenity and natural beauty. A breadth of lifestyles are available here from charming coastal communities and pastoral estates, to busy urban centres.

Unlike much of Canada, Vancouver Island's weather is mild year-round. Spring comes early, with cherry blossom, tulip, and daffodil blooms lit by sparkling ocean sunsets. Summer is close behind, with the first sightings of migrating whales and local fishermen. In fall, a plethora of farms, vineyards, orchards, cideries, and breweries take local culinary culture to new heights. Come winter, cars loaded with kayaks, surfboards, paddle boards, skis, and snowboards come out to play, while golfers teeing off, and joggers taking to the trails remain common sights. Whatever the season, there’s plenty to enjoy on Vancouver Island.

From the remote Canadian surf-capital, Tofino in the north, to the tech-friendly historic harbour city of Victoria in the south, Vancouver Island is a mecca of world-class destinations, and facilities:

Known also as "The Garden City" for its perpetual greenery and rarely freezing temperatures, Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, and is a thriving collection of municipalities from it's historical urban centre, to it's various suburban, and rural developments both inland and oceanfront.

Located 15-minutes from Victoria in fast-growing Langford, Bear Mountain Mountain Resort is one of North-America's finest recreational developments, It is home to Canada's only 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf, its largest indoor/outdoor red clay court tennis centre, and an extensive network of top-tier mountain bike trails. It is the headquarters of Golf Canada's National Development Team, the Canadian National Mountain Bike Team and is supported by Tennis Canada and Tennis BC.

The Victoria International Marina, completed in 2019 offers full-service premium luxury yacht moorage for yachts from 65-feet to 175-feet in the heart of Victoria. With 28-slips, upscale security and safety, amenities, concierge services and crew facilities, this is the ultimate port-of-call from which to cast off and explore North America's most spectacular cruising waters, the Pacific Northwest and Inside Passage,

Centrally situated in the lush Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit is Canada's only year-round motorsport circuit. This highly technical circuit features 19 corners and 11.5% in elevation changes, and is committed to providing the highest quality professional training, track-side support, and driver's education available.

Only a 45-minute drive from Victoria, the Cowichan Valley often referred to as the "Napa of the North" is home to 14 unique wineries. This cool climate viticulture is paired with a growing list of craft cideries, breweries, and distilleries located throughout the island, but mostly concentrated in the south in and around the agriculturally-rich Saanich Peninsula.

There are more than 200 islands in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve located between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia. Teeming with land and sea life including seals, whales, eagles, otters, and porpoises this area is home to numerous rarely explored precious ecosystems. The larger islands are serviced by BC Ferries while the smaller ones can only be reached by private boat or float plane.

Convenient international access to Vancouver Island includes numerous ferry routes to and from mainland Canada and the USA, the award-winning Victoria International Airport, as well as numerous private flight operators, airfields and heliports scattered island-wide.

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