Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Reservations are recommended and available for dates in May to September (group sites from March to October) via BC Parks’ Discover Camping website.
- If visiting on weekends or holidays (Canada Day, BC Day, or Labour Day) you’ll want to secure a spot as far in advance of your trip as possible.
- During peak season, you may be able to score a first-come, first-served spot, especially mid-week if you show up right after the 11am check-out time.
When to Go
Goldstream Provincial Park is open to campers and busy all year-round, though some facilities including hot showers and the interpretive centre may be unavailable in the off-season (November to April). For the best weather, most book between mid-May and mid-September. The salmon run (mid-October to early-December) is another popular time in the park.
Know Before You Go
- Downtown Victoria is 16 kilometres away and well worth checking out.
- Public transit from downtown Victoria takes about 50 minutes including a 10-minute walk. Having a car is advised for staying at this park, especially if you plan on exploring the surrounding area.
- Goldstream has barrier-free facilities, including a wheelchair-accessible walking trail.
- To avoid problems with bears, lock your food in your vehicle at night. Never feed or approach bears.
Goldstream Provincial Park
A wild oasis just outside Victoria.
Created as a provincial park in 1958, Goldstream is close enough to Victoria that a stay offers up urban pleasures as well as the opportunity to immerse yourself in wilderness. Straddling Goldstream River, the park has about 16 kilometres of hiking trails ranging from wheelchair-accessible walks to multi-hour hikes and its famous salmon run occurs between mid-October and early December, attracting thousands of visitors (and eagles). Camping options consist of two group sites and one general campground with 155 sites. There’s also a visitor’s centre, gift shop, and interpretive programming. Goldstream Provincial Park is located on the traditional territory of the WSÁNEĆ (Saanich) people.
Created as a provincial park in 1958, Goldstream is close enough to Victoria that a stay offers up urban pleasures as well as the opportunity to immerse yourself in wilderness. Straddling Goldstream River, the park has about 16 kilometres of hiking trails ranging from wheelchair-accessible walks to multi-hour hikes and its famous salmon run occurs between mid-October and early December, attracting thousands of visitors (and eagles). Camping options consist of two group sites and one general campground with 155 sites. There’s also a visitor’s centre, gift shop, and interpretive programming. Goldstream Provincial Park is located on the traditional territory of the WSÁNEĆ (Saanich) people.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Goldstream Provincial Park is open to campers and busy all year-round, though some facilities including hot showers and the interpretive centre may be unavailable in the off-season (November to April). For the best weather, most book between mid-May and mid-September. The salmon run (mid-October to early-December) is another popular time in the park.
Know Before You Go