Rainforest Craft Adventure
Enjoy the elemental nature of Vancouver Island from forest foraging to craft wine & spirit
Explore the majestic coastal temperate rainforest of Vancouver Island from scenic Chemainus to the gentle giant Douglas Fir trees of Cathedral Grove at the heart of Vancouver Island. Journey from Sea to Sky along the Trans-Canada Highway over Malahat Mountain, through the vineyards of the Cowichan Valley, on to the harbour-city of Nanaimo & the Qualicum Valley and the cradle of Mount Arrowsmith.
*Tour with wine tasting & charcuterie included.
Map of approximate route: https://goo.gl/maps/DrgGYPBPqLMMUkts5
Sample itinerary (times approximate):
10:00 AM: Depart downtown via scenic Malahat Drive
10:45 PM: Arrive Cowichan Bay
11:00 PM: Depart Cowichan Bay
11:30 PM: Arrive Chemainus
12:00 PM: Depart Chemainus
12:45 PM: Arrive Nanaimo Harbour for lunch at Lighthouse Bistro
2:00 PM: Depart Nanaimo
2:45 PM: Arrive Cathedral Grove (optional)
3:15 PM: Depart Cathedral Grove
3:30 PM: Arrive Coombs Craft Cafe
4:00 PM: Depart Coombs
6:00 PM: Arrive Fairmont Empress