Cathedral Grove Trees

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(1K) · Park in Port Alberni, Canada
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Jan 31, 2025
Set in MacMillan Provincial Park these boardwalks either side of the road lead you through the great Douglas Firs. The trees tower over you while information boards on the trail on the south side of … Full review by jsd26
Dec 23, 2024
A walk through an incredible forest A dream for any nature enthusiast, this place won’t disappoint. A wonderful place to check out large tall trees, vegetation, moss, and mushrooms . The place is ac… Full review by AccessibleTravelGuy
Nov 1, 2024
Very popular walk (read very busy) through beautiful old trees - coming from Australia we were blown away by the height and girth of these magnificent trees, especially the Douglas Firs. We followed… Full review by 817sandramp

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Are the old growth trees accesible with a wheelchair?
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Yes and no. I looked back on my photos and saw that parts of the trail are wooden boardwalk and even gravel. However, on the internal (deeper) parts of the trail to the old growth …
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Yes and no. I looked back on my photos and saw that parts of the trail are wooden boardwalk and even gravel. However, on the internal (deeper) parts of the trail to the old growth trees the ground can be uneven with roots showing. This part of the trail is definitely is a hazard for people in wheelchairs so take caution. Overall, the park is gorgeous and worth every moment inside and it’s free! (you can give a donation) I highly recommend avoiding a rainy or snowy/icy day for safety, the trail can get very muddy. There are two separate trails. One trail has more boardwalk than the other. I am sure you will choose wisely. Have fun!
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Is it suitable to bring a good quality Thule stroller?
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Part of the trail system can accommodate a stroller - the Grove gets very busy in the summer months, so you would want to be mindful of other visitors.
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How much does it cost to walk in cathedral grove?
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The park is province of British Columbia owned. Or BC Parks. It's free. For who knows how long. There's construction going on down there as we speak. Clearing trees for new huge …
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The park is province of British Columbia owned. Or BC Parks. It's free. For who knows how long. There's construction going on down there as we speak. Clearing trees for new huge parking lots. And there building a over pass. To make things safer
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How old are the Douglas firs in Cathedral grove
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Some are quite old. At least 600 years
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Is it possible get to the Cathedral Grove (or MacMillan Provincial Park) by public transport (e.g. from Port Alberni or Parksville)?
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No, not that I'm aware. The Tofino bus goes across the island but does not stop
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