Hiking Guides

Explore Vancouver Island’s magnificent old-growth forests and embark on a journey back in time.

FAQs

Questions and answers about BC’s old-growth forests.

Before & After Old-Growth Maps

Compare topographic maps of BC’s old-growth forests over time.

Myths & Facts

Truth vs. reality about the destructive force of BC logging.

Directions to Avatar Grove

In the unceded territory of the Pacheedaht First Nation, Avatar Grove was protected by the BC government in 2012 after an intense two-year public awareness campaign led by the AFA in partnership with the Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce.

Port Renfrew Big Trees Map

The town of Port Renfrew is known as the “Tall Trees Capital of Canada”. Explore Avatar Grove, “Big Lonely Doug”, Canada’s “Gnarliest Tree”, and record-breaking Douglas-firs and spruce trees!