Goldstream Falls

Langford / Victoria / Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

About Goldstream Falls

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Goldstream Falls (also called the Upper Goldstream Falls) was a small waterfall that seemed more suitable for playing (as evidenced by some sand toys left creekside during my visit) as well as swimming in the warmer Summer months.

Adding to this waterfall’s popularity was that it was within the very large Goldstream Campground complex.

Goldstream_Falls_031_08032017 - Goldstream Falls
Goldstream Falls

As you can see from the photo above, the falls was nestled in lush scenery and quite simply was the kind of place that just oozed tranquility.

I made my visit early in the morning when most campers were either still asleep or just starting to pack up and go.

The end result was that I had the Goldstream Falls mostly to myself (except for one visitor going for a morning jog), which further added to the peaceful experience.

From the nearest outhouse on the far western side of the Goldstream Campground complex (see directions below), I followed an obvious trail.

Goldstream_Falls_005_08032017 - Approaching the four-way intersection at the top of the steps leading down to the Goldstream Falls
Approaching the four-way intersection at the top of the steps leading down to the Goldstream Falls

It meandered between tall trees before reaching a four-way junction right in front of the start of the long series of steps leading down closer to the falls.

The steps were a breeze going down, but I knew that it would be a bit of a workout on the way back up.

That was pretty much the extent of my visit, but I had read that there was a more sanctioned way of doing this excursion.

Apparently, I was supposed to park near the entrance kiosk and take a creekside trail leading up to the aforementioned four-way trail junction at the top of the steps.

Goldstream_Falls_010_08032017 - Descending the steps leading down to the Goldstream Falls
Descending the steps leading down to the Goldstream Falls

That would have been a 3km round trip hike and likely to take about 90 minutes or so.

But because I had gotten an early start, I was able to park in a small pullout near the outhouse instead and reduce the time spent here to a mere half-hour quickie.

Authorities

Goldstream Falls resides in the Goldstream Provincial Park near Victoria in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is adminstered by BC Parks. For information or inquiries as well as current conditions, visit their website.

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