Super busy park - when I went last month, it was difficult to find parking on the south end of the park. There are two entrances so maybe the north end was better? Anyway, I went to Goldstream Falls and saw a huge group of salmon trying to jump up the falls. I'm not sure if any of them made it as it's very tall... The hike took a leisurely one hour, with the steepest part being right before the falls as there is a staircase leading down to the falls. There are huge trees and cool-looking fungi that dot alongside the trail. The trail follows the stream for a good bit so you hear the bubbling stream. The toilets are the composting/septic tank toilets without water, so be prepared. I wanted to go to Niagara Falls, but ran out of time. Maybe next time! At the time of this review, it looks like the trail to Niagara Falls is washed out and so inaccessible. read more

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Their website states: This winter, from early December until late January, Goldstream Provincial Park's Visitor Centre will be celebrating the return of the Bald Eagles with special programs and exhibits focusing on birds of prey. Not true. We came on January 22nd and the place was deserted. The Visitor Centre was closed and there was no eagle in sight. read more

Beautiful! Maps made us drive an extra 5 miles when it was unnecessary, but we parked right off of 1 south in a tiny pull off (no official parking lot or even signs) and it was less than a 5 min walk to the falls. Just beautiful. read more

Goldstream Provincial Park - Niagara Falls - Parks Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Excellent park featuring easy walk through a tunnel to a peaceful waterfall and hike 30 minutes to nearby trestle, if you'd like! Waterfall is high and narrow (depending on season), with a clear view to the top of the waterfall from its base, which is an accessible wading area. The waterfall is a quick 10 minute walk from the parking area, walking through the tunnel to get to the side of the waterfall and then onto a dry riverbed to access the waterfall. Very fun visitor center with highly interactive exhibits and games for children - could easily spend 30 minutes learning about local wildlife through the exhibits as well as video. Plenty of well-done horticulture as well as various pelts, bones, claws for kids to learn through playing. Spacious parking and picnic areas with grills, as well as covered picnic area with ramada. read more

Goldstream Provincial Park - Waterfall - Parks Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

This was a last minute hike/trail that we decided to do and I'm glad we did! Goldstream is known for their Niagara Falls waterfall-- not THE Niagara Falls with the same name. This one is apparently the same height as stated on another site but I don't think so... Getting to the waterfall is a bit confusing since there are a couple different parking spots and it's along a busy highway. Don't park in a lot and walk across the highway, it's super busy. There is a parking lot that is a 5 minute walk to the fall. The greenery is pretty and the forest creates a nice shade. The park is also known for trestle bridge. It's technically on private property, but there is a perfect pathway up to it. It can get a little steep at times but it's well maintained trail with steps. This trestle bridge is about another 20-30 minutes from the waterfall. It wasn't difficult but can be steep! The trestle bridge is pretty amazing. It's not in used currently so a train is not going to come but please look it up when you go. The trestle can be dangerous since there is no railing and the wood might not be super well maintained. read more

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Beautiful park Run very poorly No alerts on booking site or park site saying a campground restroom is closed. No staff here Appears to be run by a subcontractor also not on site Reservations are through a third party group and say you have to talk to someone on site No one is here The office isn't open We would have booked a different site closer to an OPEN restroom had we known But it's not listed as an alert anywhere Come on folks It's a computer Use it By the way this is May 13 and site says park is in full Operation Update Concessionaire staff person stopped to check us in. Nicest young man. Was obviously taking heat from many more folks than just us about bathrooms being closed. Understaffed. Opening Wednesday. Tried so hard to explain in a nice way. Poor guy. Then he came back later and went above and beyond. Not gonna say what he did but he made a huge difference. Thank you. Next year just open the bathroom on time! I'll change my grade read more

We were on Victoria for an extended celebration for our youngest who is fascinated with waterfalls. We stopped by little Niagara and were in awe of its height and how close we were able to get to the waterfall. The trail was cleanly marked and safe. Looking forward to making this a regular stop when we visit the island. read more

Goldstream Provincial Park - The little people at the creek near Niagara Fall - Parks Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Spent almost 4 hours here with my partner and our dog. Had a great time romping around in the snow. The bridge was supposed to be closed but the gate was open for us so we could walk on it. Be careful walking on the bridge as it can be dangerous! read more

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What a lovely park. Parking was a bit difficult as we came on a holiday weekend and the parking lit was full. We ended up parking along the highway. The trails are marked and it's an easy trail for all ages. I did see a few parents with strollers and a a couple people in wheelchairs. There are covered picnic areas with fire pits. There are washrooms in a couple areas. We actually saw the salmon swimming upstream! It was mesmerizing. We just stood along the riverbank and watched the nature show happen right before our eyes. Salmon after salmon swam past us. It was amazing to see the salmon run. We went off the trail through a tunnel under the highway to see the falls. It was very pretty. The trail is rough and uneven in this part After the falls we walked back to the trail. We came to a information center/store. This is an excellent outing for kids. Lots of hands on activities. There was also a movie playing. A small donation is suggested when you enter. You can also grab a snack or drink here. We can't wait to return next year when we visit. read more

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This place is amazing in every single way. It's peaceful and very relaxing. If your looking for a nice walk or hike this is the place to be. If you love the out doors you will love this place. read more

Goldstream Provincial Park - Winter time at Goldstream park - Parks Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

It's beautiful. Old growth trees covered in bright green moss on a river filled with fish. I highly recommend visiting Goldstream Provincial Park when visiting Vancouver Island. read more

Absolutely LOVE camping here nice and close to home and my kids always have a blast when we go ! Totally recommend!!!

What a lovely park. I've been up to the trestle countless times and have now hiked to the summit of Mt. Finlayson 3 times. I'm not a huge hiker so this level of difficulty is perfect for me! Nothing too crazy but you get a nice workout in and the view from the top is absolutely phenomenal. The trestle is on the West side of the highway, which can be a bit tricky to get to if you're heading North on the TransCanada Highway. There's a small parking area on the West side of the highway, but you'll have to get onto the Malahat and find the first U-turn area to get to it because there's a median preventing you from turning across the highway (which, in my opinion, is definitely a good thing!). If you're looking to simply park in the parking area allocated for the park, on the East side of the highway, you're left with two options for getting over to the base of the trestle's trail: you can choose to wait for an opportunity and then run across the highway, which works and you stay dry, but that's kiiiinda terrifying; or you can go through a run-off tunnel underneath the road, which can, at times, leave your feet and ankles soaking wet. Personally, I recommend simply finding the U-turn spot because then you don't have to make that choice. To hike up to the trestle, it's a pretty simple hike with plenty of spots to stop and admire the beauty of the island, so if you're taking some friends or family out who are less athletically inclined, I recommend taking them up this way. At the base of the trail, you can walk along the river to find a beautiful waterfall and spend some time admiring it before you go up. After about 1.5km, you'll reach the top and get to walk along the trestle, which can be super cool OR super spooky, depending on how you feel about heights. If you're an adrenaline junkie like me, the trail is also awesome to race your friends on the way down! There's hardly ever a part where you can seriously fall and hurt yourself (as long as you're being at least somewhat careful) and I've found it to be a tremendous amount of fun. BUT REMEMBER, SAFETY COMES FIRST! If you're feeling uncomfortable, err on the side of caution and don't do it! Okay SO, now let's talk about Mt. Finlayson on the East side of the highway. This is a splendid hike that you should for sure take your #fitfam up when they visit because it is absolutely spectacular. It's only about 2km up but has much steeper inclines and declines along the way and as you near the top, you'll find that you actually have to use your hands a bit to help you get up. Once again, there are plenty of places to stop and admire our fantastic island on the way up; I saw the sunset last time I did it and WOW, that was breathtaking (pics attached!). Another warning though: make sure to time it so that you're coming down while you still have adequate light because it can be a bit tricky coming down the front and that would be no fun in the dark (read: scary as HECK). All in all, I love the hikes in this park and I'll be returning for years to come, especially to show visitors the beauty that my home has to offer. read more

Easy to find along Transcanada hwy. great walking trails for birders, especially if you are looking for an American Dipper. Lots of other birds as well and easy parking and a cafe at the visitor's centre. read more

Definitely worth a stop if driving on Hwy 1. It's easy to breeze right by, but the guide from the Visitor Center takes you by 500 year old cedars. At the main trailhead parking, it's an easy walk to Niagara Falls ( not that Niagara Falls). We visited at a really dry time, so the falls was quite thin, but still impressive. 153 ft tall, 3rd tallest in BC. Lots of moss and towering trees makes for a pretty stroll. For the more adventurous, we took the steep trail up the mountain to view the railroad trestle. Its a pretty vertical hike requiring solid shoes and careful foot placement on some of the high, gravel edges. Worth the huffing and puffing though. Really great views of the valley from the impressive high trestle. Only downside was the bit of traffic noise that could still be heard from the trail. I'd say it's something not to be missed if you have the time to stop. All together the forest, falls, trestle were about a 2.5 hour hike, with time to rest for pictures. read more

Goldstream Provincial Park - Forest hike - Parks Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Very nice stroll through the woods with large trees, streams. To get to the waterfall is a bit tricky. You have to go under Road through tunnel in the dry creek bed ( certain times) and it's a bit shaken for the disabled. There is a path up above if you can get to that. Lots of birds to watch near the parking. Went in October. A bit nippy and damp but we were bundled up in weatherproof jackets. Enjoy. Ps.....they have nice bathroom facilities....always good to know. :) read more

Holy cow this park is amazing! Easy level trails for those who need them, wicked challenge hike uphill for whomever is up for it. Only things I don't like are the overflow parking's huge potholes, and the terrifying left turn when you try to exit onto the highway. read more

this is a park not a business..lol but it's a really nice park to visit. yea when the fish are spawning it's cool to see and the walk to the trestle is cool. read more