Goodsir Nature Park north of Prince George has unveiled a summertime themed Walk The Country exhibit to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary.
"I wanted to do something special for the 150th birthday of confederation, so I am offering free refreshments to visitors who come to the park on the three long weekends this summer: Canada Day long weekend, B.C. Day long weekend and Labour Day long weekend," said Jim Good, who owns and maintains the rustic park and offers year-round visitation and guided tours.
Goodsir Nature Park sits on 160 acres with distinct trail systems and many interpretive signs telling the story of the rare, locally common or strangely transplanted flowers, shrubs and trees along the way. There is a beaver pond with a cabin and campfire spots, overnight camping (RV or tent) options and it is available for visitation almost anytime.
The park is also home to a pair of unique museums. Good has a building loaded with carefully curated plant displays, and for a change of pace another building housing the J.L. Good Record Museum dedicated to the golden age of music on vinyl.
Most people who visit the park spend at least a bit of time walking the trail system, and this is the prime time of year for viewing the wildflowers.
"It's a late season this year. The bloom is later," said Good. "Every year is different, and that's what's happening this year: things are a bit delayed. The flowers are just starting to burst now. It's just amazing."
Admission to the park and overnight camping is by donation. Self-guided tours are almost always in effect, and guided tours led by Good can be arranged by calling ahead at 1-250-971-2337. The park is located at 22825 Old Summit Lake Road (turnoff just north of the Salmon Valley Bridge).
