Cathedral Grove & Coombs Village Market
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Port
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, Canada
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$60
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Welcome to Nanaimo. Nestled on Vancouver Island, it charms visitors with its picturesque waterfront and incredible outdoor opportunities that encapsulate the Pacific Northwest's natural, laid-back coastal beauty. On the half-day tour, you'll see Cathedral Grove and Coombs Village Market.
A panoramic drive through Nanaimo introduces you to the Harbour City and its long and colorful history. Watch for the waterfront and the Hudson Bay Company Bastion (1853) overlooking Georgia Strait, the Coastal Mountains, and the Gulf Islands.
Explore the quaint Heritage District, where dozens of old storefronts and bars ooze turn-of-the-century charm. View the imposing 1914 Great National Land Building, the 1893 Free Press Building and the 1908 BC Tel Exchange for a sense of what the city was like during the coal-mining era.
At Cathedral Grove, Douglas fir, western hemlock and western red cedar tower 200 feet tall and form a dense canopy of fragrant boughs. With the sun beaming light through the treetops, it's easy to relish the serenity of unspoiled nature.
Shop for crafts and artwork at Coombs Market. See if you can spot the small herd of friendly local goats chomping on the thick sod roof overhead. It's up to the goats whether they are on the roof during your visit, but if so, they are a joy to watch and they are a practical solution that keeps this Norwegian-inspired building looking neat and trim.
Rejoin your motorcoach for the scenic drive back to Nanaimo.