Gold River Fishing - Gold River Accommodations
Gold River, a beautiful and sometimes tumultuous stream so named by
Spaniards seeking gold in the late 1700s. Situated on the West Coast
of Vancouver Island, bordering Strathcona Provincial Park, the community
of Gold River offers accommodation, shopping, services and outdoor activities
such as golfing, hiking and fishing.
Fresh-water fishermen find the Gold
River area an excellent site for year-round catch-and-release steelhead
fishing. The Gold River features two runs of Steelhead per year. It is
a short coastal river with a relatively steep gradient, easily accessed
from several places along its banks.
Nootka Sound is a hot spot for Tyee salmon in July and August. Halibut of 15-50 lbs. are usual, while some up to 175 lbs. are also taken. Red Snapper, Rock Cod and Ling Cod are also available, and extend the season from mid-April to mid-October. The Steelhead season starts in early December and unquestionably finds us on the Gold River. This river system has the largest and most returning Winter Steelhead on Vancouver Island.
Camping facilities nearby are the Peppercorn RV Park and tenting ground
and the Lions Campground. Strathcona Provincial Park has sites at Buttle
Lake and Ralph River, and there is a forestry service campsite located
at Muchalat Lake about 11 km (7 miles) from the village.
A selection of campsites in 44 provincial parks can be reserved by calling
1-800-689-9025 from the U.S. or Canada outside Vancouver. In Vancouver, call
689-9025.
Tours include trips to Friendly Cove, Hot Springs Cove, Rugged Point
Provincial Marine Park and Nootka Sound. Scenic hiking paths nearby range
from a 20 minute forest walk to the one-hour Antler Lake Nature Trail.
Buttle Lake features several hiking trails ranging from 30 minutes to
six hours in length. The Great Walk, a 65 kilometre (40 Mile) walkathon
between Tahsis and Gold River, is held each June to raise money for various
charities.
The Walk Chairman can be contacted at (250)934-6667, through the Tahsis Chamber
of Commerce, or visit their official website at www.greatwalk.com .
Recreation Facilities
Aquatic Centre - Ice Rink - Curling Rink - 4 Ball Fields -
9 Hole Golf Course - Tennis Court - Wading Pool