Nanaimo: Cathedral Grove, Waterfalls and Animal Sanctuary

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(5 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join us for a hike to see two of Vancouver Island's most amazing Waterfalls. These 2 very different and wild falls are part of salmon-bearing rivers and are not only impressive, but also a crucial part of our ecosystem.

While in the Mid Island, you wouldn't want to miss the Island's most popular sight; Cathedral Grove. Your guide will lead you through the Old Growth giant trees and share their knowledge of our local ancient Rainforest.

Finish off the day with an amazing and fun underground 1h30 caving tour at Horne Lake Caves. These are wild and natural caves, meaning no boardwalk, handrails or overhead lights. You will be equipped with a headlamp to explore the underground caverns following professional caving guides and marvelling at the beautiful karst formation featuring calcite stalactites and waterfalls.

This tour is suitable for all ages, but be aware of your physical limitations as we will be outdoors, active and caving over variable terrain.

What's Included

Pick up and Drop off at your accomodation
Snacks
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at 8 am the morning of the activity at your accommodation or at the ferry terminal if you are coming from Vancouver.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Get lost in nature, headphones on, and wander through the path following the interactive map provided with the audio tour. Stop for as long as you want at as many stops as you want while listening to over 20 facts recited to you as you go, at your own pace. Cathedral Grove is an amazing stand of Old Growth Douglas-fir with lots of history and a wild display of rainforest biodiversity.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    An amazing Waterfall tumbling into a canyon of bright turquoise water and winding through lush rainforest.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park

    This breathtaking fall is a wild and powerful tumbling fall raging around a horseshoe bend canyon. This unique water stream is sure to impress by it's strength and beauty.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Visit the residents of this Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, such as Rae the Black Bear, Cassie the Bald Eagle, Opal the White Raven and more. Learn a lot about the animals that inhabit Vancouver Island and the ecosystem they live in.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You will need closed toe shoes (no adventure sandals) and layers for the caving activity.
Supplied by Island Trails Ecotours

Tags

Full-day Tours
4WD Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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