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  • 5 Reviews

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  • Vancouver, Canada

Nanaimo: Cathedral Grove, Waterfalls and Animal Sanctuary

  • 7 hours (approx.)

  • Pickup offered

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

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 to Expect

Shared tour (max 6)
4 stops
7 hrs duration

Stop at: Cathedral Grove

60 min

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.

Stop at: Englishman River Falls Provincial Park

60 min

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

Stop at: Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park

30 min

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.

Stop at: North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

60 min Admission included

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.

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup Point

Select a pickup point

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.

Start time:

8:00 AM

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0

5 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$1,600.00

per person

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