natural wonder
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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
British Columbia, Canada · North America
Parksville is worth a stop: 5 minutes from French Creek, 25km from Cathedral Grove.
Parksville is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 12,000, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Parksville 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 Parksville to your route.
Parksville is a city on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. As of the 2021 Census, Parksville's population was 13,642, representing a 9.5% increase over the 2016 Census.
Parksville is well known for its large, sandy beaches at Parksville Bay and Craig Bay. The city's best-known annual event since 1982 is aRead more
sandcastle-building competition held from mid-July to mid-August, dubbed "Parksville Beachfest". Beachfest is the only World Championship Sand Sculpting official qualification event in Canada.
Parksville is served by the coast-spanning Island Highway, the Island Rail Corridor, and a nearby airport.
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Parksville is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.3195 latitude, -124.3157 longitude.
Parksville has a population of approximately 12,000 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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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