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Cathedral Grove
An ancient Douglas fir forest on Vancouver Island with trees up to 800 years old and nine feet in diameter, a living cathedral of old growth.
28 km · about 30 min drive
British Columbia, Canada · North America
Hornby Island is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Denman Island Trust Area, 28km from Cathedral Grove.
Hornby Island is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 1,100, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Hornby Island sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hornby Island to your route.
Hornby Island of British Columbia, Canada, is one of the two northernmost Gulf Islands, the other being Denman Island. It is located near Vancouver Island's Comox Valley,
There is a small community of 1,225 residents (as of the 2021 census) on the island. It is home to many artists, retired professionals, smallRead more
business owners, remote workers, and young families. During the summer months, the island's population quadruples in size. The shoulder seasons are a preferred time for hiking, mountain biking, marine activities, weddings, and retreats. Most people reach the island by ferries from Buckley Bay, Vancouver Island. A growing number of private boats also visit through mooring at the Ford Cove Marina or anchoring at Tribune Bay. The closest airport is Comox Valley Airport in Comox, which provides regional, national, and international service.
Parks and amenities on Hornby include Tribune Bay Provincial Park, Helliwell Provincial Park, Ford's Cove, and Whaling Station Bay. The island is also a popular mountain biking destination, with a variety of designated trails in Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park, Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park, and on Crown Land. The total land area is 29.92 square kilometres (11.55 sq mi), of which 40% is parkland.
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Hornby Island is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.5345 latitude, -124.6692 longitude.
Hornby Island has a population of approximately 1,100 people, making it a town in Canada.
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An ancient Douglas fir forest on Vancouver Island with trees up to 800 years old and nine feet in diameter, a living cathedral of old growth.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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