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2Day Adventure with Beaches Rainforest Cabin on Vancouver Island
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2 days (approx.)
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Pickup offered
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Wild West Coast
Stop at: Mystic Beach
Mystic Beach is an amazing, unique, rocky beach with awesome hidden features. We will walk on the rocks to a hidden canyon leading to a waterfall and then walk through a sea caves to come out to an amazing viewpoint on the ocean.
Stop at: Botanical Beach Provincial Park
Visiting Botanical Beach or Big Wave Beach is like a visit to the aquarium but much more spectacular. We will hike the loop from the sandstone wave, passing by and admiring the crystal clear tide pools, teaming with marine wildlife. We will see mussels, barnacles, chitons, urchins, anemones, crabs and so many more colorful creatures. We even see Gray WHALES from shore sometimes! Then back on the trail, wander through wind battered uniquely twisted trees back to the car for our next adventure.
Stop at: Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
Have you step through the Old Growth Rainforest? This grove of impressively large Western Cedars, towering above 90m, older than 1000 years old and wider than 4m is sure to leave a lasting impression. The forest we will be visiting on this trip is truly unique and an endangered ecosystem. Your guide will be able to tell you all about the native ecosystem of this Coastal Temperate Rainforest and will also make sure you get an awesome photo with the Gnarliest Tree in Canada!
East Coast Wandering
Stop at: Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Stunning Waterfall with a bridge crossing over the canyon twice!
Stop at: Cathedral Grove
One last visit to the Old Growth for this trip. This time we will be entering a magical grove of giant and ancient Douglas-Firs. A completely different environment but stunning and awe inspiring none the less. Fun Fact: This location was used for the set of the planet Endor in Star Wars; Return of the Jedi.
Stop at: North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
This amazing sanctuary and rehabilitation center host many owls, birds of prey and even a Bear and 2 white Ravens. These animal cannot released after their care so they stay at the center as ambassador for nature and for us to visit.
Stop at: Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
Rushing shimmering turquoise falls wandering through a beautiful canyon.
What's Included
- Lunch (2)
- Dinner
- Caving equipment Rental
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup Point
Select a pickup point
Wait in the lobby or in front of the hotel or terminal, if the weather allows, for a silver SUV with Tales on Trails logo stickers and photographs on the side! If you are unsure, give us a call or a text at +1 514 797 6405 or on WhatsApp at the same number. Our guide will be greeting you at the vehicle.
Start time:
8:00 AM
What To Expect
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Day 1: Wild West Coast
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Mystic Beach is an amazing, unique, rocky beach with awesome hidden features. We will walk on the rocks to a hidden canyon leading to a waterfall and then walk through a sea caves to come out to an amazing viewpoint on the ocean.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Visiting Botanical Beach or Big Wave Beach is like a visit to the aquarium but much more spectacular. We will hike the loop from the sandstone wave, passing by and admiring the crystal clear tide pools, teaming with marine wildlife. We will see mussels, barnacles, chitons, urchins, anemones, crabs and so many more colorful creatures. We even see Gray WHALES from shore sometimes! Then back on the trail, wander through wind battered uniquely twisted trees back to the car for our next adventure.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Have you step through the Old Growth Rainforest? This grove of impressively large Western Cedars, towering above 90m, older than 1000 years old and wider than 4m is sure to leave a lasting impression. The forest we will be visiting on this trip is truly unique and an endangered ecosystem. Your guide will be able to tell you all about the native ecosystem of this Coastal Temperate Rainforest and will also make sure you get an awesome photo with the Gnarliest Tree in Canada!
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
Day 2: East Coast Wandering
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Stunning Waterfall with a bridge crossing over the canyon twice!
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
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One last visit to the Old Growth for this trip. This time we will be entering a magical grove of giant and ancient Douglas-Firs. A completely different environment but stunning and awe inspiring none the less. Fun Fact: This location was used for the set of the planet Endor in Star Wars; Return of the Jedi.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
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This amazing sanctuary and rehabilitation center host many owls, birds of prey and even a Bear and 2 white Ravens. These animal cannot released after their care so they stay at the center as ambassador for nature and for us to visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Included: YES
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Rushing shimmering turquoise falls wandering through a beautiful canyon.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Customer Reviews
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