Although it's just a short distance from Victoria, Goldstream Provincial Park feels like it's in a completely different world. Marvel at towering old-growth trees, climb to the summit of Mount Finlayson, hike to 47m high Niagara Falls, and watch salmon spawning from mid-October to December.

Even the leisurely walk to the Visitor Centre is lovely - the trail passes a number of large trees and has some pretty river and inlet views as well.