Gold River Municipal Campground

The Municipal Campground is located just 5 km from downtown, along the banks of the Gold River.

It provides rural services including picnic tables and fire pits at each site and pit toilets and pump water at locations within the site.

For more information please contact the Village Office at (250) 283-2202. 

Gold River Municipal Wharf

The Village of Gold River took possession of the Government Wharf, from the Federal Government, in 2004. This wharf and small dock service fish boat operators in the area and is home to Nootka Sound Service, operators of the MV Uchuck III.

The Village continues to review the Wharf Policy which will include regulations covering moorage, public parking and other services available to the public and tenants of the wharf. 

For more information please contact the Village Office at (250) 283-2202 or by email.

Municipal Dock at the head of Muchalat Inlet

Jack Christensen Centre

Located at 396 Nimpkish Drive the "JCC" building was originally an annex to the Chalet.  Used as 'single men's quarters' during the late eighties, it was donated to the Village in 1992.  The JCC is now home to the Vancouver Island Regional  Library, the Gold River Health Auxiliary Thrift Shop  (Pandora's Box), Little Dinosaurs Day Care Centre, and the Gold River Literacy Centre. Some public service groups also have access to storage and meeting space here.  

For more information please contact the Village Office at (250) 283-2202 or by email.

Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre

Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre

For more information or to rent any aquatic, recreation or parks facility, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (250) 283-2251 or (250) 283-2216.

Program Registration

Registration is ongoing during regular office hours. Please register for all programs at the Aquatic & Sports Centre's main office. Registration is on a first come, first served basis in person only. 

The Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel programs at any time. There will be no refunds except in the case of a course cancellation by the Parks & Recreation Department or in the case of illness. A medical certificate is required.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

Don't be disappointed by a full or cancelled class due to shortage of participants. Please come in at your earliest convenience and register for the programs of your choice.

Aquatic Centre Disability Access Pass

Council has approved criteria and guidelines for the Aquatic Centre Disability Access Pass for individuals who meet certain disability criteria.  For more information regarding the Disability Access Pass Program review the Information Sheet and Application Form. 

Recreation Facilities

Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre

350 Muchalat Drive  (250)  283-2251

     * Ice Rink * Curling Rink * Lounge 

       * Meeting Rooms * Community Hall * Kitchen

Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre

350 Muchalat Drive (250) 283-2216

     * Leisure Pool * 25 Metre Competitive  Pool 

       * Lazy River * Waterfall Umbrella 

       * Fitness  Room

       * Squash & Racquetball Courts * Jacuzzi

       * Meeting Rooms * Sauna

Tennis Courts

     * Gold River Secondary School

      * Nimpkish Park

Gymnasia

     * Ray Watkins Elementary School

     * Gold River Secondary School

     * Wah-Meesh Gymnasium (Tsaxana)

Ball Fields

     * Marling Field & Ucona Field - night lighting

      * Soccer pitch and running track

      * Nimpkish Park (minor league)

      * Tsaxana

Gold River Golf & Country Club

  Western Drive  (250) 283-7266

    * 9 hole course with grass greens

     * Cart and club rentals

Tot Lots

    * Cala Drive * Dogwood Drive 

     * Nimpkish Park 

     * Chamiss Place * Maquinna Drive 

     * Conuma Drive

Our Water Supply

The Village is served by three drilled artesian wells located in Heber Field.  A gravity feed system operates from a 500,000 gallon reserve located on the north side of the Gold River Highway (Hwy #28).  A 12 inch water main along Muchalat Drive connects the distribution system to the existing reservoir.  

This ground water is of very high quality and was ranked as the best spring water in North America in 1996.

Our Storm Sewers

The Gold River storm sewer system links the complete developed portion of the village.  A network of storm sewer lines direct outfall to several sites along the Heber and Gold Rivers where it eventually flows into Muchalat Inlet.  Other surface run-off finds its way into the two rivers directly or is channelled into the existing storm sewer lines. 

The existing water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer facilities, planned for a population of 5,000, are of sufficient capacity for the medium term growth of the community.  

Fun Fact:

The village maintains 14.3 kilometres of storm sewers

Water Restrictions 

The Village restricts water use in the community pursuant to the Water Regulation Bylaw and requests the cooperation of the public in reducing the water demand on the municipal system. 

Water restrictions are in effect from May 1st to September 30th.  

ODD # residents/businesses water on odd days.  EVEN # residents/businesses water on even days, during the hours of  7-10 a.m. and 7-10 p.m.  

Burman Court residents: 

High side (house numbers 501-513) water ODD days - Low side (house numbers 515-527) water EVEN days. 

Snow Clearing 

In December 2008 Council formally adopted the Snow and Ice Control Policy.  The purpose of this policy is to establish an effective and efficient provision of snow and ice control operations to allow the municipality to function under normal winter weather conditions.  The Policy outlines the various operational procedures municipal crews will undertake to remove snow from municipal streets and sidewalks in an effective, efficient and safe manner.  

Plowing normally beings when approximately 10 centimeters (four inches) of snow has fallen, or when lesser snowfall is causing dangerous conditions. Weather conditions are often a factor in the decision when to start plowing, as predicted heavy snow, warming weather, rains or freezing may delay or hasten a decision to begin plowing.

The Village's Street Snow Plowing Priorities: 

• Emergency routes 

• Steep hills 

• Arterial roads 

• Collector roads 

• Local roads 

• Cul-de-sacs 

• Parking lots 

Some streets may not get done the same day depending on weather conditions and crew availability, or hills may only be done and streets left based on predicted weather conditions.  

On street parking may be permitted on local streets during the summer months however residents are requested to refrain from parking on municipal streets during the winter season to allow efficient snow clearing by municipal works crews.  

It is an offence under the Street and Traffic Bylaw to stop or park a vehicle on local streets that interferes with snow clearing.  Any vehicle in violation of the Street and Traffic Bylaw is subject to a ticket being issued and/or the vehicle being towed at the owner's expense.  Your cooperation is requested and appreciated.  

Garbage Collection 

Residential garbage pick up is Wednesday mornings.  Residents are requested to place cans at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on the day of garbage pickup to ensure pickup. 

Residential properties are limited to two (2) cans for pick up on collection day not to exceed 40 lb. (18 kg) maximum weight.  These weight restrictions are in place to minimize the possibilities of muscle strain or injury to the crew.  Please refrain from overfilling garbage cans and exceeding the weight permitted under the bylaw.  

Garbage must be placed in garbage cans.  Crews will not pick up garbage in plastic bags at the curb.  

Residents are requested to refrain from putting garbage cans out by the curb before residential garbage pick up day.   Residents can also take their garbage to the drop off depot located at the Public Works Yard on Hilke Road.  The drop off depot is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.   

Recycling Information 

Recycling bins are located at the Payless parking lot, Community Centre (Arena) parking lot and the Drop Off Depot at the Public Works Yard.  The Payless and Arena recycling bins accept cardboard and boxboard, newspaper, magazines and paper bags, glass and aluminum cans.   The Public Works Drop Off Depot bins also include scrap metal, vehicle batteries, paint and associated product and grass, yard and garden clippings (up to 8" in diameter).  

Free disposal of grass, leaves, pine needles/cones, sticks and branches up to 8" in diameter are accepted at the Drop Off Depot when placed in designated bins.  Residents are requested to refrain from backyard burning (we have a no-burn bylaw) and from disposing of garden/yard pruning in the bush.   

Disposing of garden and yard prunings in the bush will only increase the forest fire hazard as dry brush acts as fuel for forest fires. 

Recycling Update - 2011 

The Village has entered into the following new recycling programs, allowing residents even more opportunities for recycling at the Drop Off Depot - Public Works Yard - Hilke Road.

Paint Care Plus: free recycling of most paint products and aerosols, now includes flammable liquids (max container size 10 litres), flammable aerosols (max container size 21oz), domestic pesticides - liquids, solids and aerosols (max container size 10 litres).  Must be labelled with poison symbol and PCP registration number to be accepted.  Gasoline - leftover, spoiled, old gas contaminated with oil or water (max size 25 litres, in approved ULC container).  For more information on this program go to: 

www.productcare.org 

Residential Fluorescent Light Recycling:  keep your used fluorescent lights and tubes out of the landfill.  Bring them to the drop-off depot for safe recycling, free of charge.  Do not put fluorescents in the garbage.  Residential-use fluorescent lights only.  No LED, incandescent or commercial use lights accepted.  Just pass them to the Depot Attendant. 

Household Batteries & Cell Phones:  recyclable locations include the Village Office, Aquatic Centre and the Drop-Off Depot at the Public Works Yard.  Included in the program are Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn), Small sealed lead acid (SSLA/Pb), Lithium Primary, Alkaline (AA, AAA, 9V, etc.), Cell phones (including battery).

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms:  the following products are now accepted at the Drop Off Depot, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, combination smoke/CO alarms.  Physically damaged smoke alarms and smoke/CO detector units designed for use in a building-wide monitoring/alarm system are not accepted. 

Recycling Programs Available at the Campbell River Bottle Depot:  E-Waste - End-of-Life Electronic Equipment and Un-plugged-Small Appliance Recycling is available at the Campbell River Bottle Depot located at 1580 Willow Street in Campbell River BC.