13 Things to KNOW Before Visiting Cathedral Grove, Vancouver …
2024年5月10日 · If majestic giant trees are on your list of things to see when visiting Vancouver Island, then update your itinerary to include a stop at Cathedral Grove! This area of colossal trees is easy to miss – at first, it just looks like a rest stop on the side of the highway.
MacMillan Park | BC Parks
Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Park, is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. The park protects and preserves an internationally significant representative example of Douglas fir old-growth forest within the Coastal Western Hemlock Biogeoclimatic Zone.
Ultimate Guide to Cathedral Grove, BC, Vancouver Island - Off …
2023年7月8日 · Featuring a magnificent temperate rainforest with enormous 800 year old trees, a carpet of ferns and draping moss, Cathedral Grove is an essential stop on any Vancouver Island road trip. Officially known as MacMillan Provincial Park, the trees in Cathedral Grove are amongst the oldest and tallest in Canada.
Cathedral Grove, MacMillan Provincial Park - Parksville …
Plan to spend a few hours wandering Cathedral Grove's trail system and gazing up at 800-year-old giant Douglas Fir, Grand Firs, Western Hemlocks, and Western Red Cedar trees. Cathedral Grove will give you a sense of what Vancouver Island and the west coast looked like before the arrival of European settlers.
Cathedral Grove | British Columbia | Our Big Tree Heritage
Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island in British Columbia (BC) is a rare and endangered remnant of a coastal Douglas fir ecosystem (right). The biggest trees here are about 800 years old and measure some 75 m (250 ft) in height and 9 m (29 ft) in circumference.
Walk amongst BC’s tallest and oldest trees in Cathedral Grove
Discover some of these giants in Cathedral Grove, a pristine 136-hectare natural area nestled in MacMillan Provincial Park near Parksville. There are three easy trails to choose from: the Big Tree Trail, the Living Forest Trail, and the Old Growth Trail.
Discover Cathedral Grove: A Must-Visit on Vancouver Island
2024年10月9日 · Located in the heart of MacMillan Provincial Park, Cathedral Grove is a pristine old-growth forest that is easy to access and perfect for all ages. It is famed for its towering trees, many of which are over 9 metres in circumference and 75 metres tall, creating a natural cathedral-like atmosphere.
Cathedral Grove: An Astonishing Walk Amongst Giants
Cathedral Grove sits within MacMillan Provincial Park, which was created in February 1947 to protect the giant Douglas fir trees, some of which are more than 800 years old and the surrounding ecosystem.
Cathedral Grove - Vancouver Island - A walk and a lark
2024年5月5日 · Trees in Cathedral Grove. You’ll see giant Douglas fir, western hemlock, western cedar and a few maple trees. Some are at least 800 years old, with several trees approaching 3 meters in diameter. Some trees grow into each other so you can see the differences in the bark, like my photo below.
Cathedral Grove - Outdoor Project
The crown jewel of Cathedral Grove is known simply as the "Big Tree." Measuring 76 meters high and 9 meters around, the 800-year-old specimen is truly a sight to behold. It's no surprise to anyone who has visited that Cathedral Grove was ranked as the top forest walk on the entire island by Tourism Vancouver Island.