Full-Day Tour, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island

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6 to 9 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Join us for a hike to see two of Vancouver Island's most amazing Waterfalls. These 2 very different and wild falls are part of salmon-bearing rivers and are not only impressive, but also a crucial part of our ecosystem.

While in the Mid Island, you wouldn't want to miss the Island's most popular sight; Cathedral Grove. Your guide will lead you through the Old Growth giant trees and share their knowledge of our local ancient Rainforest.

Finish off the day with an amazing and fun underground 1h30 caving tour at Horne Lake Caves. These are wild and natural caves, meaning no boardwalk, handrails or overhead lights. You will be equipped with a headlamp to explore the underground caverns following professional caving guides and marvelling at the beautiful karst formation featuring calcite stalactites and waterfalls.

This tour is suitable for all ages, but be aware of your physical limitations as we will be outdoors, active and caving over variable terrain.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

We will pick you up at 8 am the morning of the activity at your accommodation or at the ferry terminal if you are coming from Vancouver.

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Meeting point

Ammonite Falls Parking, 3332 Creekside Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7C7, Canada

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We will meet in the parking lot, ready for our hike.

End point

3905 Horne Lake Caves Rd, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2L7, Canada

Once your caving experience ends, you can hop back with us if we drove you to go back to where you were picked up or if your own vehicle we will leave you before the cave.

Start Time • 08:00 AM

What To Expect

Cathedral Grove

Get lost in nature, headphones on, and wander through the path following the interactive map provided with the audio tour. Stop for as long as you want at as many stops as you want while listening to over 20 facts recited to you as you go, at your own pace. Cathedral Grove is an amazing stand of Old Growth Douglas-fir with lots of history and a wild display of rainforest biodiversity.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park

Explore underground caves at Horne Lake Provincial Park. Let the guides take you through narrow passages and show the wonders hiding under the forest.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park

An amazing Waterfall tumbling into a canyon of bright turquoise water and winding through lush rainforest.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park

This breathtaking fall is a wild and powerful tumbling fall raging around a horseshoe bend canyon. This unique water stream is sure to impress by it's strength and beauty.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

What's Included

  • Pick up and Drop off at your accomodation
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You will need closed toe shoes (no adventure sandals) and layers for the caving activity.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-407351P2

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