Gold River (British Columbia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in British Columbia, Canada
About Gold River (British Columbia)
Gold River developed in 1967 as a prototypical logging and pulp and paper industry community, and quickly sprang into prosperity and established excellent community facilities. Shifting world markets brought the mill closure in 1998, forcing many of Gold River's inhabitants to relocate. Gold River also serves as a historic point, being the closest village to the famousFriendly Cove, where British explorerCaptain James Cookfirst set ashore. In 2001, a two-year-old male orca, later named Luna, was seen in Nootka Sound alone as far inland as the marina at Gold River. Presumed to be an orphan separated from his pod, Luna became a local and international celebrity by his playful and curious behavior with lumber tugboats and recreational watercraft on Nootka Sound, and with people, including you
Top Attractions in Gold River (British Columbia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Gold River (British Columbia):
- ★Golden Hinde
Where to Eat in Gold River (British Columbia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Clayworks Cafe Gallery
- 🍴Sawyer's Coffee House
Where to Stay in Gold River (British Columbia)
- 🏨Gold River Chalet
- 🏨Lodge at Gold River
- 🏨Peppercorn Trail Motel & RV Park
- 🏨Ridgeview Motor Inn
Gold River (British Columbia) Travel Guide Sections
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