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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
British Columbia, Canada · North America
Port Alberni is worth a stop: 35 minutes from Coombs, 11km from Cathedral Grove.
Port Alberni is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 20,712, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Port Alberni 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 Port Alberni to your route.
Port Alberni () is a city located on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The city lies within the Alberni Valley at the head of the Alberni Inlet, Vancouver Island's longest inlet. Port Alberni currently has a total population of 18,259.
It is the location of the head offices of theRead more
Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. Port Alberni is served by the coast-spanning Island Highway system, and a local airport. The principal industry is forestry products.
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Port Alberni is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.2413 latitude, -124.8028 longitude.
Port Alberni has a population of approximately 20,712 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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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