MILNER GARDEN WOODLAND AND AFTERNOON TEA

LEVEL OF ACTIVITY: Moderate Activity

TOUR DESCRIPTION: A seaside garden set in natural coastal Douglas Fir Woodland at Qualicum Beach, one-hour north east of Nanaimo. On route to the gardens we will be travelling through small seaside communities of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, we will stop at Qualicum beach for a photo opportunity, a beautiful beach with amazing views over the Strait of Gorgia and the Coastal Mt. Range. At the gardens your senses are in for a treat. This setting is like no other, visited by the Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, the 60 acres of Woodland and 10 Acres of garden surrounding a Heritage House (Milner House) situated atop and Oceanside bluff over looking the St. of Gorgia, all this was the dream of one woman Veronica Milner. Once arriving at the venue a Milner guide will greet our group and take you on an hour tour of the woodland and garden, you will see beautiful gardens with rhododendrons, perennials and annuals. The wood land consists of native fauna, Coastal Douglas fir, salal and western sword fern after the tour enjoy an afternoon tea in the Milner house consisting of freshly baked scones, jams and Devon cream! YUM! There will also be some free time allotted to take a stroll trough the garden or woodland or even just to sit on the patio and enjoy the breathtaking view, then we will depart for a relaxing ride home.

TOUR DURATION: 5.5 hour's average

TOUR CAPACITY/Tour:
We can accommodate groups of all sizes

OPERATIONAL: May - October

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING: Comfortable walking shoes with good tread, camera, warm clothing, dress for the weather.

PRICE: $89.00 CAN per person INCLUDES: all transportation, guided tour, Afternoon tea, all admission fees.

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