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Vancouver Island Things To Do

 

Science & Nature

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Explore the wonders of nature.

Cathedral Grove, MacMillan Provincial Park
Adrian Dorst photo
The wonders of nature are always all around you on Vancouver Island. At Butterfly World, you can witness the entire life cycle of butterflies as well as learn about exotic plant and bird species. While gardens are everywhere in Victoria, those of Pacific Undersea Gardens are thrillingly underwater. And no visit to the island is complete without a stroll through the rainforest. The Douglas-firs and western redcedars at Cathedral Grove, some of the oldest and largest on Vancouver Island, are guaranteed to take your breath away.

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1. Butterfly World and The British Columbia Orchid Gardens - Coombs

1080 Winchester Rd
Coombs, British Columbia
V0R1M0

Visit Butterfly World & Gardens in Coombs for a taste of the tropics. Hundreds of butterflies swoop hither and thither, while birdsong from free flying tropical finches fills the air. Witness each stage of the life cycle in the Emerging Area.

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Cathedral Grove



Walking through the immense, ancient trees of Cathedral Grove is a singular, awe-inspiring experience. The dense canopy creates a magical, dappled green light, matched by a profound quiet broken only by the occasional birdcall.

One giant Douglas-fir on the south side of the highway measures more than 9 m (29.5 ft) in circumference. On the north side, western redcedars dominate the landscape by nearby Cameron Lake.

Cathedral Grove is located in MacMillan Provincial Park, a 20-minute drive west from Qualicum Beach via Highway 4.

> MacMillan Park website.



Pacific Undersea Gardens



At Pacific Undersea Gardens, you descend 5 m (15 ft) below the surface of the Inner Harbour to see thousands of marine animals and plants in a natural but protected environment.  

Live dive shows in the underwater theatre are narrated by both tour guides and divers, who use underwater communications equipment to interact with visitors during the show.
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