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Digg itVANCOUVER ISLAND - It's time for the annual Eagle Extravaganza at Goldstream Provincial Park outside of Victoria, B.C. As many as 200 bald eagles flock to the Goldstream estuary to feast on the remains of a salmon run. The Nature House has spotting scopes and naturalists are available to help you learn more about eagles and other birds of prey. Visitors may want to bring binoculars to view these magnificent birds.
The greatest numbers of eagles are seen from late December through early January. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. The best time of day for viewing eagles is low tide - check local tide tables.
Getting there:
From Victoria, go north on Highway 1 (Trans Canada Highway) for approximately 12 miles. Shortly after you pass signs for Goldstream Campground you will see the sign for Goldstream Provincial Park. The park is just off the highway.
For more information, call Goldstream Provincial Park at 250-478-9414 or visit the BC Parks Web site.
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