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Village in British Columbia, Canada
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Gold River is in Central Vancouver Island, close to its geographic centre. The village has a picturesque setting, and has developed tourism and sport fishing as its main economic supports, as a base for such activities as the Nootka Island trek, hiking the Elk Lake trail, climbing Golden Hinde mountain (Vancouver Island's highest peak), Crest Creek climbing crags, and the Great Walk.
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The Rooster's Comb
At 2,195 m, it is the highest peak on Vancouver Island. The mountain took its name from Sir Francis Drake's ship, the Golden Hinde, by an early fur-trading captain, who was reminded of Drake's ship as sunset hit the mountain (which is visible from the west coast of the Island) and in honour of Drake's reputed presence off the coast of the future British Columbia during the explorer's circumnavigation of the globe from 1577–80. The present name was not officially conferred until 1938, but this was done after a reference to the peak in a fur-trader's log. The alternative name "The Rooster's Comb" was used by early alpinists because of the mountain's appearance.
Offers breakfast, lunch, special coffees, smoothies and homemade baking, surrounded by the works of local artists and the pottery of owners, Neil and Anita Lawrence.
Good place for lunch.
Nestled at the base of the mountain with picturesque views. Free WiFi and free self serve breakfast - toast, cereal and juice.
Upscale lodge with 1,200 ft of riverfront.
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