Goldstream Provincial Park
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Goldstream Provincial Park in Langford, about 16 km northwest of Victoria, protects forest, the lower Goldstream River and a salt marsh.
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Why go
- Douglas firs more than 600 years old grow in the park.
- The park protects some of British Columbia’s largest western red cedars.
- About 16 km of trails range from short riverside walks to hikes lasting several hours.
Don't miss
- Goldstream RiverWatch salmon spawn in the river where they were born three to four years earlier.Goldstream River
- Niagara FallsThe waterfall drops 47.5 metres over a rock cliff into a canyon pool.Picnic area around Niagara Creek Falls and the lower Goldstream River
- Goldstream Nature HouseSee natural history displays in a clubhouse built for the Rod and Gun Club in 1946.Goldstream Nature House
What's in season
- NowOct – DecChum, coho and Chinook salmon return to spawn from late October through December.
- Mar – AugWildflowers bloom in spring and summer; spring flowers include western trillium and calypso orchids.
- Dec – FebBald eagles feed around the estuary in winter.
What you see
- From Mount Finlayson’s summit, views extend from the Strait of Georgia to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
- A viewing platform near the Visitor Centre overlooks the estuary. The estuary is closed to the public, including boaters.
With kids
- Seasonal Nature House programs include interpretive talks and games.
- The picnic area is separate from the campground.
Photo spots
- Floodplain woodlandDouglas-fir and western red cedar form the canopy, with other tree species beneath.Floodplain
- Ridge vegetationArbutus, flowering dogwood and lodgepole pine grow on the steep ridges above the floodplain.Steep ridges above the floodplain
History
Goldstream lies on traditional fishing grounds of local First Nations, who fished the river especially during salmon migrations. A pipeline later carried water from the river to the growing capital.
- 1863A gold rush along Goldstream River left abandoned mine entrances, shafts and tunnels along hiking trails.
- 1925Victoria expropriated land and water works and changed a logging contract to spare the park area.
- 1958The Greater Victoria Water Board transferred the area to the province.
- 1994Mount Finlayson was added to the park.
- 1996Further land additions brought the park to its present size.
How to get there
- CarThe day-use entrance is at the junction of Trans Canada Highway 1 and Finlayson Arm Road.
- CarReach the campground entrance via Amy Road and Westshore Parkway.
- On footHighway 1 divides the park, with no pedestrian access between its two sides.
Sources: Goldstream Provincial Park - Wikipedia · Goldstream Park | BC Parks · Goldstream Provincial Park - Wikipedia · Goldstream Provincial Park: booking (its own si… · checked 12 Oct 2026
Where
Trans Canada Hwy, Langford
- Website
- bcparks.ca/goldstream-park/
- Phone
- +18006899025
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
Can you swim at Goldstream Provincial Park?
There is no designated swimming area, but some Goldstream River sections near the campground may be used for swimming.
Can I reserve camping at Goldstream Provincial Park?
Reservations are available for frontcountry and group camping.
What fish live in Goldstream Provincial Park’s streams?
The streams support salmon, trout and steelhead.
Is Goldstream Provincial Park open at night?
The park is open 24 hours daily.
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