Cathedral Grove

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★ Notable · worth the detour

800-year-old Douglas firs beside Highway 4 in MacMillan Park; Vancouver Island's iconic grove.

Cathedral Grove, within MacMillan Park, is one of Vancouver Island's most celebrated natural landmarks: a roadside stand of ancient Douglas fir trees up to 800 years old and more than 9 metres in circumference, straddling Highway 4 between Qualicum Beach and Port Alberni. Touring cyclists heading to or from Tofino pass directly through the park and can walk the network of old-growth trails on both sides of the highway. A severe 1997 windstorm reshaped parts of the forest, adding ecological interest to an already dramatic landscape.

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Bike parkingWater bottle refillWashroomsShowers (drop-in or fee)Café or food on siteWater without admissionLuggage / bag storageVending machinesBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingWi-FiE-bike chargingPumpDiscount for arriving by bike

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Kid-friendly

Time to allow: Half a day

Planning: Walk-up, no booking needed

Indigenous

This place is in the traditional territory of the K’ómoks, Snaw-naw-as, Te’mexw Treaty Association, and Tseshaht.

Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.

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