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are short walks, not hikes, winding through some of the biggest trees in Canada. Ten to twenty minute loop trails on either side of the highway lead awe- struck visitors through the mighty forest. The south loop showcases the largest Douglas- fir trees, the biggest one measuring over 9 metres in circumference. The trail on the northern side of the road winds through groves of ancient Western Red Cedar to the shores of Cameron Lake. It is peaceful and serene and the only noises which penetrate the silence are the chirping of birds. Thave been fortunate to walk among man-made objects around the world that date back hundreds, even thousands of years, but seldom does one have the opportunity to stroll among natural objects as old as these magnificent trees. Some go back 800 years to a time when King John signed the Magna Carta and Genghis Kahn ruled the Moguls. MacMillan Provincial Park is 301 hectares (745 acres) of natural wildlife in one of Canada’s most re- mote areas. Since the ruthless wind storms in January of 1997 the park has been undergoing the restoration of its severely damaged trails. Several large trees were toppled and have been allowed to rest where they fell, creating a serene atmosphere to those who walk among them. Currently there is no entrance fee to the park and no charge for parking, making the area accessible to everyone. The provincial government however, is set to build a new park- Heated Winter ing lot a mile away from Motorcycle its present location, which Storage has successfully served Limited Spaces Available millions of visitors. With Please Call the additional distances to ASSELSTINE alk, many guests will be UNTI restricted from being able 905-986-4437 to enjoy this wonderful rie ekeureece place. Be The drive to Cathedral Grove is quite spectacular, passing amazing vistas and rushing waterfalls. If you find yourself in Vancouver take the ferry to Nanaimo and follow Highway 4 for 45 minutes and you will arrive at one of Canada’s most spec- tacular sights... the Douglas fir at Cathedral Grove. Dozens of waterfalls can be found throughout MacMillan Provin- cial Park in this extremely remote part of Vancouver Island. WAGG .» Port Perry's only locally Funeral ted owned and operat 216 Queen Street Port Perry, Ontario LOL 1B9 Tel: 905-985-2171 ~ Fax: 905-985-4572 vyLES G, O'RIORDAN www.waggfuneralhome.com Funeral Director / Owner WICKANINNISH INN marti travel virginia.frewclarke @marlintravel.ca FOCUS - OCTOBER 2012 39