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Cathedral Grove Rainforest: Scenic Vancouver Island Tour
5.0
11 Ratings
Qualicum Beach
Embark on a 9-hour guided tour of Vancouver Island’s scenic wonders. Explore the majestic Cathedral Grove Rainforest, visit stunning waterfalls, and capture breathtaking photos along the way. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and groups of up to 8 people.
Embark on a 9-hour guided tour of Vancouver Island’s scenic wonders. Explore the majestic Cathedral Grove Rainforest, visit stunning waterfalls, and capture breathtaking photos along the way. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and groups of up to 8 people.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park - We will hike for a minimum of 20-30 min at this location. If the guests want a longer hike we can hike an hour around the upper and lower falls.
- Englishman River Falls Provincial Park - We will take a short hike to the waterfall and do a short hike around the area
- Surfside Adventure Tours - Enjoy…
- Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park - We will hike for a minimum of 20-30 min at this location. If the guests want a longer hike we can hike an hour around the upper and lower falls.
- Englishman River Falls Provincial Park - We will take a short hike to the waterfall and do a short hike around the area
- Surfside Adventure Tours - Enjoy a private luxury tour up island with your own private driver and tour guide.
- Goldstream Provincial Park - Stop by to view some 500 plus year old cedar trees, and we may have time to walk to a beautiful waterfall
- Cowichan Bay Fishermen’s Wharf Assn - We will stop in Cowichan bay at a scenic lookout for some amazing photos of Cowichan Bay.
Cowichan Bay is a very scenic fishing community.
- Wall Murals - We will drive around Chemainus and view the spectacular murals and talk about the history of the town. You will have a chance to walk around 20 min to get some photos and explore the main strip and its unique gift shops.
- Cathedral Grove - We will stop and hike around this majestic old growth forest which is home to some of the largest and oldest trees on the island.
- Cameron Lake - We will make a quick stop at the lake for some great photos and learn the history of the lake.
- Coombs Country Candy - We stop at Coomb’s which is home to the famous “Goats on the roof”.
We usually have our lunch stop here at the Coomb’s Country Market, and time is allowed to shop the market after.
What's Included
- Expert guidance by a professional tour guide
- An exclusive private tour experience
- Complimentary umbrellas for unpredictable weather
- Refreshments including bottled water provided
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (option available)
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
- Expert guidance by a professional tour guide
- An exclusive private tour experience
- Complimentary umbrellas for unpredictable weather
- Refreshments including bottled water provided
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (option available)
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in a thrilling 9-hour exclusive tour, which promises a day filled with outdoor exhilaration at its finest. Indulge in a picturesque journey beyond Nanaimo towards the Coombs region, a location renowned for some of the most stunning landscapes on Vancouver Island. Explore the Englishman River Falls, taking a brief hike to the top and…
Immerse yourself in a thrilling 9-hour exclusive tour, which promises a day filled with outdoor exhilaration at its finest. Indulge in a picturesque journey beyond Nanaimo towards the Coombs region, a location renowned for some of the most stunning landscapes on Vancouver Island. Explore the Englishman River Falls, taking a brief hike to the top and bottom of the falls for some spectacular photo ops. The tour also includes stops at the charming village of Coombs, the magnificent Little Qualicum Falls, and the mesmerizing Cathedral Grove - a verdant rainforest home to some of the island’s oldest trees, some dating back over half a millennium.
Do note: The price applies to each group and accommodates up to 8 individuals
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
4001 Alberni Hwy,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Sam
Dec 14, 2024
A great day all round - It was a great day and a memorable experience all round
Alan was great, we had a really fun time seeing some of the sights and learning a bit about the history of vancouver island.
Alan was really knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to.
the vehicle was really comfortable.The waterfalls were incredible and the rainforest walks were stunning. We got really lucky when Alan stopped to show us where the salmon travel up the river seeing some bald eagles sitting very close to the edge of the creek.
It was a great day and a memorable experience all round
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Shakespeare_fan
Sep 16, 2024
The wild side of Vancouver Island - We took a full day tour to see the wild side of Vancouver island. We were met at our hotel and were driven in a large comfortable Toyota Highlander.
The guide named Alan was very knowledgeable about the island and regaled us with interesting stories about the natural wonders of Vancouver island.
Alan was thoughtful and responsive to our needs (toilets, mobility challenges, vegetarian food). He showed an interest in us and it was delightful to get to know him as well. He was a safe and careful driver (even through pouring rain). He provided water for our trip.
We stopped at several provincial parks and did short hikes to see:
* Waterfalls (multiple)
* Massive old growth trees
* Amazing views across Salish sea towards Washington state and across the strait of Georgia towards Vancouver
We also stopped at a charming town full of murals about BC history. We followed a walking trail through the downtown and saw at least 20 murals in about 30 minutes.
Lunch was in a large very busy market/ restaurant. It is famous for goats on the roof. We saw them.
Overall this was a great experience. It was a particularly interesting complement to the other main attractions of Victoria which are formal gardens and British architecture.
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Linda
Sep 7, 2024
A nice break from driving: get restored. - Step off the highway and into the forest to enjoy the smell and feel of waterfalls nearby. It’s a perfect hike, not too much or too little to feel like you got some fresh air and forest scenery.
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Victoriap639
Jun 5, 2024
BREATHTAKING DRIVE AND WALK AMONG GIANTS AT CATHEDRAL GROVE!!!! - The parking was plentiful and there are lots of restrooms. There are trails on both sides of the road and one of them has a boardwalk that is ADA accessible. It is chilly when the winds pickup so bring a jacket! It was also pretty muddy so hiking shoes are recommended. A local from the area told me that they taped some of the most recent Jurassic Park movie in this area.
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Clairew77
Sep 14, 2023
Great tour guide for this beautiful island - I had the best day with Darwin. He was friendly, kind and very, very knowledgable about the area. The tour included parts of this beautiful island I’d otherwise have been unable to see and Darwin was flexible and accommodating to make sure I had the best day! Many thanks
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Janet_m
May 24, 2023
Darwin is great! - Darwin was a great guide. He was very accommodating with our wishes. He let us tailor our tour within the time allotted. I would highly recommend the service. You can tell he is very passionate about the places he takes you to. So beautiful!
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Q115gqtraceyf
Aug 24, 2021
Best Day of our Trip! - We decided to do the full day trip with Darwin and it was the best decision of our whole trip! Darwin really knows so much about the area and he went out of his way to make it a special day. We enjoyed amazing forests, beautiful harbours, seals, amazing waterfalls, yummy cinnamon buns and lots of photos to remember it all by. Everyone said that it was the best day of our trip! Many of my photos will not load, but it is well worth the money and I have already referred many people to invest in this day trip - we all loved it!
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Geoff_findlay
Aug 13, 2021
Fun filled trip - Awesome day, Darwin was amazing, very friendly, super knowledgeable and made our trip a memorable one. 6 out of 5 stars.
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Lesley_h
Mar 13, 2020
Scenery delightful - Despite a cold & overcast day, the owner of Surfside Adventure Tours took us for a delightful drive north to see lesser & more interesting places the big tour operators miss (lookouts etc). We had time to walk in forests & see rushing waterfalls plus coastal inlets all with a few comfort breaks & no rushing lunch. The operator had hand sanitiser on board so forget the C-virus & come to Vancouver Island!
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Harvey0848
Mar 12, 2020
Day tour with a difference - Thanks to our host, his comfortable Ford RV and his local knowledge, gave us a lovely day out to see the village of murals, markets, big trees, waterfalls and island seascapes. No worries with hygiene & our host was cautious but didn’t stop our tour. Clean Hands Saves Lives - that’s all! Don’t cancel your booking, tour operators would love to see all who have booked trips.
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