Vancouver Island: Glamping, Waterfall, Beaches and Hiking – Vancouver, Canada

EXPERIENCE

Then, it s off to Port Renfrew for some invigorating hikes and tide pool exploration at Botanical Beach.

We ll also make a stop at the awe-inspiring Avatar Grove. There, you can witness 1000-year-old Western Red Cedars, including the famous Gnarliest Tree in Canada.

Before returning to the east coast, we ll take a 20-minute detour to see one of the Island s most photographed sites: Sombrio Falls. The falls are tucked away in a short slot canyon on the beach.

We will be heading to Port Renfrew for diner and a good night’s sleep before continuing on the next day.

After breakfast, we ll take a scenic drive along the Pacific Marine Road. We will stop to marvel at the stunning views of Harris Creek and pay a visit to the 500-year-old Harris Creek Spruce, which spans an impressive 4 meters wide.

In Nanaimo, we will head out to one of Vancouver Island’s favourite waterfalls and do some fossil hunting at Ammonite Falls.

Moving on we will be stopping for a complimentary lunch and coffee at a local coffee roastery.

Before our last stop, you wouldn’t want to miss the Island’s most popular sight, Cathedral Grove. This piece of preserved Old Growth was the location of a Star Wars set! Truly something else.

Finish off the day with an amazing and fun underground 1h30 caving tour at Horne Lake Caves to see the amazing calcite formation and the crazy limestone tunels.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the amazing Old Growth Forest of Vancouver Island
See marine wildlife in aquarium like visit to the tide pools of Botanical Beach
2 waterfalls! An amazing wide fall with fossils around and a hidden canyon fall

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