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Gold River, located at the west end of Hwy 28, is a scenic hour’s drive from Campbell River. It’s a great base for exploring the surrounding wilderness and rainforest trails or as a starting point for Nootka Sound adventure.

The deepsea dock at Gold River is home port to the MV Uchuck III, Air Nootka seaplane service, and the launch point for kayaks and sportsfishing enthusiasts. Gold River is the gateway to some of the most varied and plentiful fishing grounds on the west coast of Canada.

Each year, hundreds of new visitors discover why the North Central Island is considered ‘The Cave Capital of Canada’. Curious? The Upana Caves are easily accessible and offer novices a safe, self-guided introduction to the sport of spelunking. If you would rather get your exercise above ground, choose from rock climbing, mountain biking, or get away from it all and hike the west coast of Nootka Island for a few days.

The Village of Yuquot (Friendly Cove) on nearby Nootka Island is a National Historic Site. It was there English explorer James Cook first landed on the Pacific Coast in 1778. He met and traded with the Mowachaht people. The Spanish had also arrived, and built a fort near the village. Many artifacts from these times have been collected and displayed by local First Nations. There’s a new interpretive centre in the old church, along with an extensive trail system that helps visitors understand the historical significance of Yuquot. Special day cruises on Wednesday and Saturday are available on the passenger and freight vessel MV Uchuck III, which leaves from the government dock at Gold River.

For more information please visit the links on this site or visit www.goldriverbc.ca