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Gold River is a small town, but has sufficient facilities for travelers. I highly recommend that any visitor include a drive further down the highway to the end of the inlet where there are float plane tours and boat tours available. The views of the ocean and mountains from shore at the dock is spectacular.

We took a day-long trip down the Inlet to Nootka Sound on the UChuck vessel. It was very interesting being on a working vessel. The scenery was lovely and it was also interesting seeing working fish farms.

We loved Gold River and specially our day on the Uchuck lll. We had no time to check out the area around Gold River. That will have to wait until another time. But if and when that time comes, and given the choice, we will not stay at the Ridgeview Motor Inn!

The small 9 hole golf course is challenging with steep terrain. Our group of 7 used power golf carts. The clubhouse serves sizeable lunches. The people are friendly. There are no grocery stores operating in Gold River. The town has downsized with the closing of their mill. It is a pretty community nestled in the mountains along the river.

Gold River area is quite scenic. We drove over from Campbell River and explored the area down to Myra Falls. I would have liked to explore the area around Gold River more and drive from there up to the north end of the island. We took the Nootka Sound day trip on the Uchuck boat and found it very interesting to see all the fish farms and other activities on the sound. You are well advised to bring some food with you to Gold River as the restaurants have limited open hours and there is no grocery store in Gold River.