OC Outdoors: A steelhead adventure on Vancouver Island

The Lodge at Gold RIver

Nothing eases the pain of a long, challenging fishless day like truly spectacular accommodations. Only about a dozen years old, the Lodge has a timeless, rustic look, with fishing, hunting and Aboriginal art adorning almost every vertical and horizontal surface. And the food by chef Terry MacDonald (more on him in a moment) was stellar as well. This lodge caters to clients willing to pay for the extras, so staying here was an incredible treat.