North Island

from Discover 2022

Pacifi c Rim

Into the wild

Find your adventure, explore rich cultures

Vancouver Island North is the fi rst word and last stop in Western Canada for relaxed and spontaneous eco-adventure. It’s where you can witness whales, eagles and bears while discovering magical shorelines and inland wilderness areas. It’s where you can experience Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations traditions, art, and living culture.

Nature and First Nations culture abound in the wild, undiscovered reaches here. It off ers a breathtaking palette of parks, forests, lakes, saltwater inlets and jigsaw-puzzle coastline.

The region also stretches past the shores of Vancouver Island to include magnifi cent Knight Inlet and a swath of the Great Bear Rainforest on the mainland of British Columbia.

Go fi shing, kayaking, diving and surfi ng.

On land, try mountain biking, hiking, caving, skiing and make your own adventure through pristine forests and over vast beaches. Gold River

Friendly folks, outdoor adventure. Located just outside beautiful Strathcona Park, between the Gold and Heber Rivers and a few kilometres from the Muchalat Inlet, Gold River is an outdoor paradise.

It has a rich history as the traditional territory of the Mowachaht Muchalaht First Nation and the rivers here attracted Chinese miners in the 1860’s. The name Gold River appeared on maps

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The North Island comprises the traditional territories of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations

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Continued from Page 88 in 1871. Today, it’s home to several small owneroperated businesses that add vitality to our small community.

You will be greeted by a friendly smile, a wave and a conversation at any café, restaurant, pub or retailer. People here are very willing to help you find what you are looking for or you can sign in to high-speed internet to get more information about our community or the surrounding area.

When you visit Gold River you can take in many of the eco-tourism opportunities for fishing, camping and hiking or visit the historic Yuquot via the local water taxi, MV Uchuck 3 or Air Nootka.

The community itself boasts many wonderful amenities such as a nine-hole golf course, beautiful indoor pool, skating rink, curling rink and community center. The town has a daycare, elementary school, high school, health center, soccer and ball fields, trails and amazing river areas to swim or picnic.

The mountains and local scenery make it easy to relax while you are here or find a comfortable room in one of our hotels.

Nootka Sound is close by and accessible as are the recreation areas that surround Gold River. There are many local and outdoor adventures to be had in this region and we look forward to seeing you soon!