Port
Hardy is often used as a "jumping off point " for those
wanting to explore the wonders of the northern part of Vancouver
Island; spectacular scenery, great sportfishing, whale watching
and sightseeing.
The Port Hardy area itself has much to offer the visitor; museums,
arts and crafts shops, local Native artisans, a seawall walk or
fishing charters. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will by intrigued
with the number and species of birds including eagles, herons
and kingfishers at the sanctuary preserve on the south side of
town. While on a forest tour, the visitor is often lucky enough
to glimpse bears, deer and even cougar. On one of the oceanside
nature paths the visitor has a good chance of sighting a seal,
sea-lion or otter. Coho salmon fishing is particularly exciting
with the catches plentiful and prize winning.
A very popular activity is to take the ferry through the 274 nautical
mile long Inside Passage to Prince Rupert and enjoy the scenic
grandeur of one of the world's most beautiful ocean voyages.
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
Airport Inn: A home away from home, we’re near BC Ferries, fishing, wildlife viewing, scuba diving, hiking, & golfing. For business or pleasure, we’ll ensure a pleasant stay, and that you’ll be back! There’s comfortable rooms, great food, licensed liquor store, & the API... more
Bear Cove Cottage Fishing Resort: Our hilltop cottage resort offers views over the Pacific Ocean and the background sounds of nature, and the surrounding marine activity, will capture your attention. The saltwater and salmon fishing’s great, there’s lots of additional recreational activities,... more
Coastwide Sports Fishing: Enjoy pure / unique hard-core fishing with comfortable home-style accommodations, and a home-cooked dinner! Owner operated, we offer fully guided salmon & bottom fishing charters on Vancouver Island with the main part of our season in the Port Hardy area. more
Farewell Harbour Resort: From our boats, the shore, or inland to the streams … there’s fly-fishing of your choice with ocean casting for much sought Coho, in the kelp for the feisty Black Bass, or the streams for Cutthroat Trout. We also offer eco-tours, whale watching, kayaking & mo... more
Pacific Coastal Airlines: Enjoy scheduled service from Vancouver's South Terminal to Anahim Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Campbell River, Comox, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Klemtu, Masset, Port Hardy (float & amphibious aircraft to coastal communities), Powell River, Trail, Victoria, & Will... more
Starfish Charters: The Salmon and Halibut fishing in Port Hardy, near the coast island wilderness, rivals all the best west coast locations. Join us at Starfish Charters & see what kind of fun we can have & the wildlife we’ll see including bears on the beaches, Orca, sea lions,... more
West Pacific Charters: Welcome to West Pacific Charters, in the sleepy seaside village of Winter Harbour on the west coast of Vancouver Island. This is where the mighty Chinook Salmon & Barn Door Halibut hangout … and where everyday is an exciting fishing day. more
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City
Information
Population: 5,300.
Access:
Port Hardy, BC, at the northern terminus of the Island Highway
is 50 km (31 mi.) north of Port McNeill, on Highway 19. Regional
airlines and BC Ferries also service the area of Vancouver Island.
Port Hardy is the southern terminus of BC Ferries' spectacular
"Inside Passage" route to Prince Rupert.
Local
Attractions: Cape Scott Wilderness Trail, forest tours, Fort
Rupert Bighouse, Old Whaling Station, Historic Museum, Quatse
River Fish hatchery, Quatse River nature Trail, Tsulquate Longhouse,
bird sanctuary preserve, local and native crafts, Inside Passage
Ferry trip. August - Filomi Days
Accommodations:
Visitors to Port Hardy will enjoy a variety of tourist services
and lodging. Choose from hotels, motels, resorts or lodges, or
perhaps try a bed and breakfast establishment. There are RV and
campsites nearby.
Vancouver
Island North Visitors Association
Box 1755, Port McNeill, BC, Canada V0N-2R0
Telephone (250) 949-9094 • Fax (250) 949-9541
Toll Free 1-800-903-6660
Tourism
Association of Vancouver Island
#203-335 Wesley Street, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2T5
Telephone (250) 754-3500 • Fax (250) 754-3599
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Population: 5,300. 
