Children's farm and park in the heart of Victoria. Beacon Hill Park is one of downtown Victoria's crown jewels. The 200 acres was officially established as a park in 1882,

Just 17 kilometers from downtown Victoria, Goldstream Provincial Park lies amid the splendour of an old-growth temperate rain forest. There you can see a world class salmon-spawning stream with thousands of Chum Salmon returning between October and December. It doesn't stop there. During this amazing time of year you can visit the park and it's always-changing Visitor Centre. The centre is named after Freeman King, an early naturalist who probably reached more children than any other naturalist on Vancouver Island. The centre is at the mouth of the river, overlooking the Goldstream estuary, nestled among giant black cottonwoods and red alder trees.

Enjoy the tapestry of Fall colours. Gardens open 11am to 3:30pm, with last entry at 3pm. Tea Room open 11am to 3pm for soup and scones. Garden admission is $5.25 for adults and $3.25 for youth. Free entry to Milner Gardens members, children 12 and under accompanied by an adult, and current VIU students with card.