Another great day trip up the island to Cathedral Grove Forest in the MacMillan Provincial Park. The park is about 45 minutes north of Nanaimo and features the gigantic 800 year old Douglas-fir trees iconic to British Columbia.
On the way up we stopped by the amazing Coombs Country Market, which happens to be in the middle of nowhere but features an awesome assortment of gourmet ‘foodie’ goodies (I was thoroughly impressed with their assortment of hot sauces). Bought some Rooibos tea and ginger candies, great vibe!
Cathedral Grove was an amazing experience. We hiked among the massive fir trees around the side of Cameron Lake. We encountered a small glacial run-off river flowing into Cameron Lake and the water was more clear then I have ever seen!
I met the Ramblers group for 9am at the Flower Ridge trailhead. Our group of six set out just after 9am. We got to the ridge in about four hours. read more…
I have been wanting to return to Marble Meadows for some time. The only time I had visited previously was during the Golden Hinde Traverse when we came out through. read more…
The Nootka trail is a remote and rugged 40km through hike on Nootka Island. We accessed the trail via water taxi from Tahsis, starting from Yuqout with a pickup at. read more…
Sadly, my last trip with the Christchurch Tramping Club. I am so happy I found the club during my five weeks stay in Christchurch. Joining the hikes really enriched my. read more…
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Another great day trip up the island to Cathedral Grove Forest in the MacMillan Provincial Park. The park is about 45 minutes north of Nanaimo and features the gigantic 800 year old Douglas-fir trees iconic to British Columbia.
On the way up we stopped by the amazing Coombs Country Market, which happens to be in the middle of nowhere but features an awesome assortment of gourmet ‘foodie’ goodies (I was thoroughly impressed with their assortment of hot sauces). Bought some Rooibos tea and ginger candies, great vibe!
Cathedral Grove was an amazing experience. We hiked among the massive fir trees around the side of Cameron Lake. We encountered a small glacial run-off river flowing into Cameron Lake and the water was more clear then I have ever seen!
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Flower Ridge to Central Crags
I met the Ramblers group for 9am at the Flower Ridge trailhead. Our group of six set out just after 9am. We got to the ridge in about four hours. read more…
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Three Nights in Marble Meadows
I have been wanting to return to Marble Meadows for some time. The only time I had visited previously was during the Golden Hinde Traverse when we came out through. read more…
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Nootka Island Trail Maintenance Trip
The Nootka trail is a remote and rugged 40km through hike on Nootka Island. We accessed the trail via water taxi from Tahsis, starting from Yuqout with a pickup at. read more…
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Tiromoana Bush Walkway
Sadly, my last trip with the Christchurch Tramping Club. I am so happy I found the club during my five weeks stay in Christchurch. Joining the hikes really enriched my. read more…
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