150 to 450 years old. Results/Conclusions Most dominant and co-dominant trees in old-growth forests on Vancouver Island are 150 to 450 years old. The median tree age was 289 years, with a slightly higher mean of 326 years. The frequency of trees over 350 years old diminishes rapidly, with trees over 850 uncommon. How old […]
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What Kind Of Turtles Live On Vancouver Island?
Western Painted Turtle are the remaining native freshwater turtle species on the BC Coast. The Pacific Coast Population ranges from the Fraser Lowlands, Sunshine Coast, Squamish and southeast Vancouver Island area. Are there any turtles native to Vancouver Island? The Painted Turtle is the only native freshwater turtle in British Columbia. generally black to greenish […]
Does Vancouver Island Have A Port?
Nanaimo, one of British Columbia’s oldest communities, is a port city on Vancouver Island facing Canada’s West Coast abundant with beauty at every turn. What is the main port on Vancouver Island? Victoria Harbour is a harbour, seaport, and seaplane airport in the Canadian city of Victoria, British Columbia. It serves as a cruise ship […]
Is There Quartz On Vancouver Island?
Local beaches such as Columbia (near French Creek) and Saratoga Beach can have a Red Jasper, Dallasite, Flowerstone and even some Quartz and Epidote rocks. Where can I dig for crystals on Vancouver Island? Driving north up the Island will bring you to the Cowichan Lake region, including the ridge around Lake Cowichan and the […]
How Old Is The Forest On Vancouver Island?
Somehow, these trees have survived the colonial building boom and the modern logging industry, and now range in age between 250 and over 1,000 years old. What is the oldest tree on Vancouver Island? The ‘Old List’ on this site is a database of ancient trees from around the world. On it the big tree […]
Can You Take A Ferry From Vancouver To Campbell River?
Operated by TransLink CA, BC Ferries, Island Link Bus and others, the Vancouver to Campbell River service departs from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St and arrives in Campbell River, BC – 11th Ave at Cedar St. Typically 25 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance. How […]
What Countries Are The Same Size As Vancouver Island?
Vancouver Island is roughly the same size as Belgium (30,688 km²)or Taiwan (36,193 km²), and much bigger than Israel (20,770 km²), Kuwait (17,818km²) and Jamaica (10,991 km²). How big is Vancouver Island compared to other countries? For comparison, the Vancouver Island land mass of 32,134 sq. km (12,407 sq mi) is about equal to that […]
What Kind Of Wood Is Used In Vancouver Island?
The Western Red Cedar is British Columbia’s iconic tree and quite common on Vancouver Island. Not only is their straight-grained and rot resistant wood renowned for its quality, but various products from the tree have been used for thousands of years. What hardwoods grow on Vancouver Island? British Columbia has six important hardwood species. Red […]
Are There Poplar Trees On Vancouver Island?
Poplars are rare on the Queen Charlotte Islands and northern outer coast of Vancouver Island. Poplars require ample moisture and plenty of nutrients to grow well. They favour floodplains and moist upland sites with lots of light. They do not grow well in the shade of other species. Do poplar trees grow in BC? In […]
Where To Stay In Vancouver If You Don’T Have A Car?
Yaletown along with many neighborhoods in Downtown is the best area to stay in Vanouver without a car because it has a super central location. You can easily explore the neighborhood by foot, bike, or public transit. Yaletown is a safe and nice neighborhood in Vancouver that is well secured and heavily patrolled. What area […]