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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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
British Columbia, Canada · North America
Nanoose Bay sits on the route: 10 minutes from Fairwinds, 34km from Cathedral Grove.
Nanoose Bay is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 6,540, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Nanoose Bay 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 Nanoose Bay to your route.
Nanoose Bay is a community on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The location off BC Highway 19 is by road about 26 kilometres (16 mi) north of Nanaimo, and 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Parksville.
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Nanoose Bay is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.2724 latitude, -124.1933 longitude.
Nanoose Bay has a population of approximately 6,540 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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