Muchalat Lake Campground in Gold River on Vancouver Island
Here is a walk thru of the Muchalat Lake campground on June 03, 2015 from There is no sound due to an annoying background noise so you were spared it. Hope you enjoy and it helps your decision to visit the Gold River area to camp.
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Uchuck III to FRIENDLY COVE Nootka Sound + Visiting GOLD RIVER on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Come join us on Vancouver Island, British Columbia as we continue our road trip to Sam's hometown of Gold River to board the Uchuck III for a scenic boat ride to Friendly Cove, Nootka Sound. One of our main goals for this trip was to revisit my hometown of Gold River, BC with my Dad. For Audrey and her Father it was a chance for them to see where I grew up and an opportunity for all of us to enjoy a day exploring Yuquot.
We departed Gold River at 10 am and began the two-and-a-half hour voyage to Yuquot via Nootka Sound. The landscapes were breathtaking the whole way, with sprawling coastal forests featuring Douglas Fir, Sitka spruce, Arbutus, Western hemlock, and Western red and yellow cedar.
We pulled into Yuquot, also known as Friendly Cove, just as we were finishing up lunch. Yuquot was the summer home of Chief Maquinna and during its fur trade heyday (in the 1780s and 1790s), it had a community of up to 1500 people. This is the site where the first contact between Europeans and First Nations took place in British Columbia.
Our first tip when you get off the Uchuck, would be to check out the views of Friendly Cove from the beach. This black-pebble beach which is directly to the right of the pier offers beautiful views of Friendly Cove, plus there are lots of tree trunks where you can sit down and enjoy the beauty of the place.
After a little stroll along the beach, we followed the hiking trail over to Yuquot Church. The church that stands here today was originally dedicated to Pope Pius X, and it was built in 1956 to replace the previous church that burned down. The structure was eventually decommissioned as a church in the 1990’s and today it acts as a cultural centre and museum housing replicas of sacred carvings.
After visiting the church, we walked over to the other beach where we encountered a totem with outstretched palms staring out to sea. Yuquot means “where the wind blows in all directions”, so it would make sense to have a lighthouse there! And just like that, our visit to Friendly Cove came to an end and we boarded the Uchuck 3 once more.
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Uchuck III to Friendly Cove Nootka Sound + Visiting Gold River on Vancouver Island, British Columbia:
Come join us for an epic road trip to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada where we partner with Trover to cover the island from the south all the way up to the north. Unlike most Vancouver Island road trips and travel series which focus on the triangle of Vancouver, Nanaimo and Tofino, we branch off and visit lesser-known places such as Gold River, Port Alice and Malcolm Island just to name a few.
Our trip to Vancouver Island starts off with a flight from Toronto to Vancouver, followed by the shortest flight of our lives from Vancouver to Victoria. From Victoria, we head to our base of Mount Washington in the central part of the island, where highlights include spotting black bears, hiking in Mount Washington and visiting vineyards in Comox.
Our journey then continues to Gold River, Sam's hometown, where we board the Uchuck III en route to Friendly Cove. We also go to nearby Campbell River where we walk along a beautiful fishing dock, tour a hatchery and come across a black bear, and hike in Elk Falls which was our favourite hike on this entire journey.
Heading to northern Vancouver Island, we base ourselves in Port Alice and visit the nearby towns of Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Telegraph Cove. For separate day trips, we take the ferry to Malcolm Island where we visit the former Finnish Community of Sointula and take another ferry to Alert Bay where we have the opportunity to appreciate First Nations totem poles, artwork and museums.
Our Vancouver Island road trip concludes with visits to Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria. Overall, it was one of the best road trips we've ever done focusing mostly on nature, outdoor adventure, wildlife spotting and visiting off-the-beaten-path villages and communities that have a lot to offer but aren't that well known.
If you are thinking of doing a Canada road trip, Vancouver Island should be at the top of your list. For more information and tips on all the places we visited on Vancouver Island, you can check out this Trover list:
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RobKelly63 Gold River Ride 2011
In May of 2011 I took a one day motorcycle ride from my home in Comox, BC to Gold River, BC - along Highway 28 through Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. This is the video travelogue documenting the ride...and it took me only three years to complete it. Why hurry, right?
Gold River Lower Falls, Golden Ears Park, Maple Ridge, British Columbia
A look at Gold River Lower falls from the top, looking North, Golden ears Park, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.
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Adv - Awesome Lady Falls Gold River BC, Quick Vid
A really short hike to a great lookout of this beautiful waterfall. If only we could keep our dogs from to get to the drop... These falls are actually just down the road from the access point of Lady Evelyn which is one of the highest in North America :)
$49,900 404 Conuma Drive, Gold River BC
2 bedroom nicely kept Mobile on own land in Gold River, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Call Alice Thompson at 778-786-8836 of ReMax Check Realty for more information or to view.
Quality updates include thermal vinyl windows, new laminate & linoleum flooring, new paint, new bathroom fixtures.960 square foot of living space an a very attractive 5,619 square foot private feeling lot, nicely treed and landscaped with garden shed and concrete patio/gazebo.
Washer and dryer are conveniently set in a closet inside the kitchen. Gold River has access to the Nootka Sound fishing grounds for Salmon and Halibut, and is surrounded by hiking trails, rivers and scenic mountains.
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Gold River is a gateway to some of the most spectacular mountain and ocean scenery on the West Coast and this home would make an ideal recreation or retirement property for those who like to camp, fish, kayak, hunt or hike. Gold River is only a one hour and 15 minute drive from Campbell River on a scenic paved road, only 10 minutes to the ocean and 30 minutes to world famous Strathcona Provincial Park.
Gold River is a large enough community for good basic services-- Supervalue Grocery Store, Golf Course, People's Pharmacy, Recreation Center w/swimming pool and ice rink, medical facilities and full time doctors, mini mall, restaurants and all basic services -- yet small enough for a quiet, close to nature lifestyle.
Gold River Highway 28 Drivelapse
10x sped up Drivelapse of Highway 28 in British Columbia. Highway 28 is a mostly 2 lane rural Vancouver Island highway that connects Nootka Sound to Campbell River, BC. I drive transport professionally in all sorts of weather/road conditions, this highway was an absolute sight to behold and would love to return to it on 2 wheels.
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Buttle Lake
Buttle Lake is a lake on Vancouver Island in Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. It is about 23 kilometres (14 mi) long and 1.5 kilometres (0.9 mi) wide, has an area of 28 square kilometres (11 sq mi), is up to 120 metres (394 ft) deep, and lies at an elevation of 221 metres (725 ft). The lake is located between Campbell River and Gold River in Strathcona Provincial Park; there is a camping site on the shore. The lake is the source of the Campbell River.
Buttle Lake 2017
John Kerr and Richard Franklin go camping at Buttle Lake Provincial Park in May 2017.
Tahsis British Columbia
Compilation of local video shot in and around the village of Tahsis.
Kayak Canoe River Bc Redux
Kayaking through the ledge and canyon section of the canoe river in BC
Golden Ears Park BC Aerial PNW Summer Camping Beach
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Jordan River regional campground Vancouver Island: Van dwelling
Stop by Jordan River regional campground on Vancouver Island.
Camping in the Carmanah Valley
Join Sheena and her friend Janine as they explore the beautiful and remote Carmanah Valley on Vancouver Island. This camping and hiking adventure required courage and determination. The rough logging road was well worth the effort to see some of the most beautiful old growth temperate rainforest in the world.
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Nimpkish river (North island adventure)
Some easily accessible spots along the Nimpkish river on northern Vancouver island. These spots are right on the side of highway 19 north of Woss, BC.
Strathcona Provincial Park
Hiking and Camping in Strathcona Provincial Park
Caving at Upana
The Nootka Sound Outdoor Program enjoys a day of caving at Upana Caves.