Gold River

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Strathcona Provincial Park is British Columbia's oldest park designated in 1911 and located at almost the exact centre of Vancouver Island. The park is approximately 250,000 hectares of rugged mountains, lakes and rivers, trails for all skill levels, waterfalls, campgrounds, and more importantly off the grid so no wifi. From the campground, it is about a 90 minute drive into the park with narrow twisty roads and pitch black at night so use caution when driving at night. The wildlife often found in this park are cougars, wolves, bears, fox, and birds of many species. Snow remains on the mountains year round and is a popular spot for fishing. With a history dating back 380 million years, it has a history of violent volcanic eruptions. Buttle Lake and Forbidden Plateau inside the park offer a variety of visitor friendly developments, but the rest of the park remains untouched for those who are seeking a more wild and natural experience. Worth the trip.
Strathcona Provincial Park is British Columbia's oldest park designated in 1911 and located at almost the exact centre of Vancouver Island. The park is approximately 250,000 hectares of rugged mountains, lakes and rivers, trails for all skill levels, waterfalls, campgrounds, and more importantly off the grid so no wifi. From the campground, it is about a 90 minute drive into the park with narrow twisty roads and pitch black at night so use caution when driving at night. The wildlife often found in this park are cougars, wolves, bears, fox, and birds of many species. Snow remains on the mountains year round and is a popular spot for fishing. With a history dating back 380 million years, it has a history of violent volcanic eruptions. Buttle Lake and Forbidden Plateau inside the park offer a variety of visitor friendly developments, but the rest of the park remains untouched for those who are seeking a more wild and natural experience. Worth the trip.
Strathcona Provincial Park is British Columbia's oldest park designated in 1911 and located at almost the exact centre of Vancouver Island. The park is approximately 250,000 hectares of rugged mountains, lakes and rivers, trails for all skill levels, waterfalls, campgrounds, and more importantly off the grid so no wifi. From the campground, it is about a 90 minute drive into the park with narrow twisty roads and pitch black at night so use caution when driving at night. The wildlife often found in this park are cougars, wolves, bears, fox, and birds of many species. Snow remains on the mountains year round and is a popular spot for fishing. With a history dating back 380 million years, it has a history of violent volcanic eruptions. Buttle Lake and Forbidden Plateau inside the park offer a variety of visitor friendly developments, but the rest of the park remains untouched for those who are seeking a more wild and natural experience. Worth the trip.
Strathcona Provincial Park is British Columbia's oldest park designated in 1911 and located at almost the exact centre of Vancouver Island. The park is approximately 250,000 hectares of rugged mountains, lakes and rivers, trails for all skill levels, waterfalls, campgrounds, and more importantly off the grid so no wifi. From the campground, it is about a 90 minute drive into the park with narrow twisty roads and pitch black at night so use caution when driving at night. The wildlife often found in this park are cougars, wolves, bears, fox, and birds of many species. Snow remains on the mountains year round and is a popular spot for fishing. With a history dating back 380 million years, it has a history of violent volcanic eruptions. Buttle Lake and Forbidden Plateau inside the park offer a variety of visitor friendly developments, but the rest of the park remains untouched for those who are seeking a more wild and natural experience. Worth the trip.
A view across Upper Campbell Lake from Strathcona Provincial Park Lodge. The Lodge is the only building of significance in the wilderness of the oldest Provincial Park in British Columbia covering 486,500 square miles. It serves as a hotel but in the main is an outdoor recreation centre catering for children across a wide range of outdoor education & wilderness skills training. #GreatOutdoors
Baymont by Wyndham Gold River

Baymont by Wyndham Gold River

2.5 out of 5
390 Nimpkish Dr Gold River BC
The price is RM361 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
RM361
RM420 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gold River. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Nimpkish Park is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
Would have liked some hot scrambled eggs added to breakfast menu. Otherwise, all was good.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Gold River
Ridgeview Motor Inn

Ridgeview Motor Inn

2 out of 5
395 Donner Court Gold River BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM292 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
RM292
RM330 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gold River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nimpkish Park and Gold Muchalat Provincial Park ...
7.2/10 Good! (281 reviews)
Clean and a good price.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Ridgeview Motor Inn
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Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village

3.5 out of 5
4319 Main St Whistler BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Whistler. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,095 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village
The Parkside Hotel & Spa

The Parkside Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
810 Humboldt Street Victoria BC
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,216 reviews)
Rooms were great and service was excellent however there is an issue with silverfish that both rooms had. Our friends in a different room saw large silverfish in the bed linens and bathroom, and our room had them throughout the kitchen and bathroom (due to a hole in the tile) which made us feel very ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Rosedale Condominiums

Rosedale Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street Vancouver BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,993 reviews)
Clean rooms Friendly staff Great location Like that you can eat out or stay in

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Rosedale Condominiums
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Nimpkish Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nimpkish Park, a lovely green space in Gold River. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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