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Report: Goldstream Provincial Park Natural History Themes

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This report is based on the Natural History Themes of Goldstream Provincial Park including Geology and Landforms; Climate and Hydrology; Flora; Fauna; and Cultural Features.
Author:  Juan de Fuca Environmental Consultants
Date Published:  Mar 1989
Report ID:  17838
Audience:  Government and Public
Goldstream Provincial Park is located 19 kilometers northwest of Victoria on the Trans Canada highway. The highway bisects the park which occupies the valley bottom of the lower Goldstream River at the head of Finlayson Arm. The park features a number of highly significant natural features in close proximity to a large metropolitan center. Goldstream Park has a great diversity of significant and high quality natural and cultural themes concentrated in a relatively short area. The most evident natural history themes are the river's annual salmon runs and stream life. Other major themes are found at the estuary with its unique assemblage of plants and animals and interesting ecologic features associated with the interface of marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments. The park also has an outstanding variety of plant communities and habitats featuring examples of the driest to moderately moist associations of the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone. Goldstream Park also lies within an area of complex bedrock geology and interesting examples of Pleistocene ice age landforms are common. Secondary natural history themes include terrestrial animals and bird life and their association with the varied habitats, estuary and salmon runs. The park is also central to the mildest climate in Canada as reflected in the existing plant cover. Goldstream Park does not contain any archaeological or notable historic sites. However, the valley has been an important focus for both Indian and white cultural activities and several historic themes can be presented. The river is a traditional fishing ground for the Saanich people, members of the Lkongeneng language group of the Coast Salish Indians. An early gold rush, construction of the E&N Railway and Malahat Road and use of the Goldstream River for power generation provide cultural themes for the more modern era.

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  Terrestrial Information
 
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  Amphibians & Reptiles - Red-legged Frog: Rana aurora
  Birds - Bald Eagle: Haliaeetus leucoephalus
  Birds - Glaucous-winged Gull: Larus glaucescens
  Birds - Great Blue Heron: Ardea herodias
  Birds - Herring Gull: Larus argentatus
  Birds - Osprey: Pandion haliaetus
  Birds - Peregrine Falcon: Falco peregrinus
  Birds - Turkey Vulture: Cathartes aura
  Biogeoclimatic Zone - CDF Coastal Douglas-fir Zone
  Fish Species - Chinook Salmon - Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
  Fish Species - Chum Salmon - Oncorhynchus keta
  Fish Species - Coastal Cutthroat Trout - O. clarki clarki
  Fish Species - Coho Salmon - Oncorhynchus kisutch
  Fish Species - Lamprey (General)
  Fish Species - Prickly Sculpin - Cottus asper
  Fish Species - Steelhead - Oncorhynchus mykiss
  Fish Species - Threespine Stickleback - Gasterosteus aculeatus
  Mammals - Black Bear: Ursus americanus
  Mammals - Cougar: Puma concolor
  Mammals - Grey Wolf: Canis lupus
  Mammals - Little Brown Myotis: Myotis lucifugus
  Mammals - Mink: Mustela vison
  Mammals - River Otter: Lontra canadensis
  Region - Vancouver Island
 


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