Cathedral Grove named B.C.'s best roadside attraction

Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island has been named the winner of CBC's search for B.C.'s best roadside attraction, narrowly defeating Barkerville in the final round. The oldgrowth forest drew strong support from voters over the fiveweek competition, with more than 31 contenders in the bracket. The site is known for its towering Douglas firs, dense moss, and location along Highway 4 near Port Alberni. The article also notes Cathedral Grove's ecological and cultural importance, including its role as one of the last remaining large stands of coastal lowelevation old growth in B.C. Visitors continue to come to the park for its scenery and historic significance.