Cathedral Grove

Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Provincial Park, is one of the most accesible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island.

Some of the trees are 800 years old, and strolling among them can be an inspirational experience. The tops to the trees form a cathedral-like ceiling high above, while the thick tree trunks rise from a floor of delicate fern.

The ancient trees of Cathedral Grove on are a priceless heritage that has been preserved for British Columbians and for the world. H.R. MacMillan donated the Grove to the province 50 years ago; it is now one of the last remaining areas of forest on a major B.C. highway and the most frequently visited provincial park.