Photo: Vancouver Island Forest

Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island is a spectacular forest that is home to some of the oldest trees in British Columbia, Canada.

The largest and oldest trees are found in the massive forest of MacMillan Provincial Park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The dampness of the rainforest sparkles off the moss and the long branches of the ferns creating a mystical aura.Cathedral Grove is home to gigantic Douglas Fir trees which have survived many storms that have swept across Vancouver Island but yet the forest still remains threatened by humans. Many environmental groups have banned together over the years and have taken enormous leaps and bounds in protecting the growth of this incredible forest.Thousands of discussions and battles have taken place in the past concerning the destruction of the forest. Today there is a dispute that involves building another parking lot at the expense of the forest and the elk that reside in Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island.Once you visit the forest in Cathedral Grove and explore Vancouver Island, the true meaning of what nature is all about will seem a lot clearer. ... continue below the picture...

... Eight hundred year old trees that tower above you and the clear calls of many species of wildlife is the most tranquil atmosphere in which you will ever find yourself.Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America.