After the falls it continues north, receiving its final major tributary, Niagara Creek, just before finally entering the southern end of Finlayson Arm, a long inlet at the south end of the larger Saanich Inlet, while still inside the park.
At the turn of the century, the Lubbe Hydroelectric Plant was operated near Goldstream and created electricity by running high pressure drinking water through a turbine.
A powerline then ran 12 miles (19 km) into Victoria and provided electricity to power the streetcars of the day.
A large variety of west coast birds can be found by the river, with bald eagles and seagulls commonly seen consuming dead salmon after they have spawned.
Health officials said the chemical is non-toxic, used primarily to find leaks in septic systems along with various medical applications.