The nomination period for CVN’s Trees of the Year 2024 runs from February 1 to March 31. If you do not already have a tree in mind, we have suggestions for where you can look for one (or more). This year we have prepared suggested tour routes to lead you to some of the prime spots in the Valley where you can find interesting and special trees.
Browse through the maps of five such areas (and one combined map) listed in the table below. Then go out and find a tree to nominate. At the same time you might discover some natural areas that you didn’t previously know. We encourage travel by cycle or walking to visit these areas.
Please respect private property boundaries and owner privacy by viewing the trees from public land.
The maps
We have three ways for you to access the route maps using the links in the table below:
- The route maps (with written directions) were implemented on the PlotARoute website (plotaroute.com) which has multiple viewing options. See some tips below the table.
- If you would like to have printable information, you can download a PDF version of the plotaroute map and directions.
- If you like Google maps, the five routes are shown on one here.
| Tour Route | plotaroute.com (online) | plotaroute.com (PDF) | On Map? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comox Grove to Grove | web page | yes | |
| Courtenay Grove to Grove | web page | yes | |
| Cumberland Grove to Grove | web page | yes | |
| Royston Grove to Grove | web page | yes | |
| Fanny Bay Grove to Grove | web page | yes | |
| Collection of all 5 routes | web page | yes |
Tips for viewing the plotaroute information:
- The five routes constitute a plotaroute collection and appear together on the combined map. Select the one you want to see in the table below the map.
- Expand a map to full screen using the crossed arrows at the top right of the map.
- Play an animation using the play icon at the bottom left of the map.
- Zoom in or out using the + and – icons at the top left of the map.
- Use the menu at the top right of the map to access various types of information. The Directions option includes notes that describe tree-centric points of interest along the route.
- The length of the route is given in the bottom margin of the map.
We are grateful to TOTY team members Roger Chayer, Fred Newhouse and others for all their work preparing these maps.
We welcome feedback on your experience with the touring routes and related information. You can use the comment link below.
