There are five kinds of North American Pacific salmon, though on this river the Chum salmon are most common, with some Coho and Chinook salmon, as well as the Steelhead and the Cutthroat trout. Naturalists and displays at the Freeman King Visitor Centre answer your questions. The Great Canadian Beer Festival Only all-natural beers are served, with the brewers on hand, as well as hop growers, masters, equipment suppliers, brewery manufacturers, beer importers and distributors. At the Victoria Conference Centre. Parade starts at 5 pm at Government and Belleville Streets, up Government to Fisgard, over on Fisgard to Douglas Street and down Douglas Street to Humboldt.
Parade is followed by the Christmas Festival in Market Square, with bands.
Strolling carollers, children's entertainers, the Festive Brass Band and fabulous food enhance the experience. As the spawning salmon die off, after their annual return to the Goldstream River, over 200 bald eagles move into Goldstream Provincial Park. The eagles arrive late November and hang around until January. Admission is by donation. All rights reserved.