Cathedral Grove is a nice stop next to the road passing the MacMillan Provincial Park near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. It is a wonderful old-growth forest that showcases some of the most majestic Douglas fir and red cedar trees in British Columbia. Some of these ancient giants are over 800 years old, reaching heights of 75 meters and diameters of nearly nine meters. The grove features a network of well-maintained (often wooden) walking trails that wind through the towering trees, allowing visitors to experience the serene beauty of the temperate rainforest up close.
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