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2 Historic & Heritage Sites in Chemainus
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The BC Forest Discovery Centre is a 40 ha (100 ac) open air museum. With 2.5 km of narrow gauge rail line visitors explore the site on one of the Centre's gas or steam locomotives. Large logging equipment, vintage industrial vehicles & historical buildings make up only a portion of the Centre's unique collection of forestry-related artifacts. A mature second growth forest, trails through Somenos Wetlands & a picnic site on Somenos Lake make this a must see attraction for Southern Vancouver Island. Easy to find, located just north of Duncan on the Trans Canada Hwy.
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Accessed by boat or local ferry. Early 1930's ships from Vancouver brought people to the island for outings. Visitors now can camp, walk & hike trails that lead to various historic points. The pavilion offers a variety of facilities.