Goodsir Nature Park
Goodsir Nature Park
4.5
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Nicole S
Niagara Falls, Canada19 contributions
Jul 2020
Today we had the pleasure of visiting Goodsir Nature Park. It was a wonderful way to spend our day. It is a short drive from Prince George and the perfect way for the whole family to spend an afternoon. It is run by a delightful man who has dedicated his life to this nature park. The trails are well marked and full of information. It is an easy walk with multiple lookout spots and tables to sit at if you have your own lunch. Several outhouses were also located on the trail. Don't forget to stop in and look at the quaint museum and speak with Mr. Good himself. He is a wealth of information. The bugs were not bad but do remember your bug spray. TIP: You might want to wear boots if it has been raining.
Written July 25, 2020
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micmatmak
2 contributions
Jul 2020
We had a great afternoon visiting this gem of a hike that is short drive away from PG. John has done a wonderful job of creating an easy walking trail with great information on fauna and trees on the trails. This was our first visit and we would like to revisit.
Written July 25, 2020
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saffronAustralia
Australia27 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
It's amazing what one mans vision can do. Jim good has taken years to makes paths, plant natives and maintain this little place of peace and tranquillity. Jim has created a mini museum and its worth a look in. Whilst there is no admittance fee , donations are accepted - honestly when you take the time to wonder through this park and stop, look and listen you'll start to understand why Jim is so passionate about this place. .
Written September 21, 2016
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Michael S
8 contributions
Dec 2015 • Business
A really great botanical park and camping facility located on the owner's own property. The plant museum has adorable dioramas with materials collected from all over Canada. I frequent this place in the summer for relaxing on the trails, and it is open in the winter for the first time as the owner has just retired. Bring some cash for a donation: the park is one man's 25+ year labour of love.
Written January 17, 2016
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TK439
Prince George, Canada35 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
This private park is a very interesting for adults and children alike. The owners have painstakingly made paths, made signs describing the local vegetation. Make time to look into the building with dioramas of each province's flora. This place is testimony to an eccentric-nature-loving work, and it is a treat to see.
Written October 30, 2015
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Ward C
Calgary, Canada67 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
We visited this site based on the positive reviews, and found this place to be most disappointing and underwhelming. The best part of the trip to this location is; it was not too far from P George = at least we did not waste too much time getting there. I would not advise visiting this location.
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Written August 7, 2015
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Ben P
Leverett, Massachusetts, United States3 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
I've been to Goodsir Park twice now. It is really neat and unique spot to explore and learn about the flora of Canada. The amount of effort put in by Jim Goode to make this park is incredible. There is more than you can possibly take in a visit, each time I come I learn a few new things. I really enjoy seeing how many aspens have been climbed by bears (the scars from their claw marks are evident) and learning about the various trees and flowers of the region and Canada in general. It is like a real-life version of a plant/animals/trees book that identifies each species and it's range.
Written May 12, 2016
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Mary L
Memphis, TN55 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
This area is thanks to one man, Jim Good. He devoted his life to making trails and marking the plants so you know what you are seeing. There are picnic grounds and camping available. The trails are easy and coming up to the lake is a treat. At the lake is a small cabin where you can sit and enjoy the scenery and listen to the birds.
Written July 29, 2015
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373Barb123373
Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada59 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
An astonishingly complex network of rustic trails through the woods, leading through an informal arboretum of trees from across Canada, and natural wildflower groupings, all identified by informative signage. Peaceful and inspiring. A true labour of love, and a wonderful place for photography of flora and fauna. Highly recommended for plant people and those who love nature and aren't averse to learning something in their wanderings! Entrance by donation. Plant museum at entrance. Picnic area and rustic camping available.
Written April 17, 2015
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traveller154938
Prince George, Canada14 contributions
Jul 2011 • Friends
This park is about 30 minutes north of Prince George. It's actually someone's private property, but has been lovingly turned into a nature park with trees, flowers and other plants from all over Canada. There is a little museum at the entrance and marked trails throughout the property, and the owner was very happy to show us around when we were there. One thing that's very neat about the park is that it changes all the time in the spring/summer due to what is currently in bloom.
There's no entrance fee, but there is a donation box.
Bring bug spray!!
There's no entrance fee, but there is a donation box.
Bring bug spray!!
Written December 12, 2011
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