Northern Gateway
Port Hardy, with
a population of approx. 4000, is the largest coastal community on North
Vancouver Island. The community embraces a strong First Nations culture and
also recognizes a past rich in resource-based work. It is now best known as a tourism and transportation centre.
The community is
a gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park as well as to the diverse waters of
Johnstone Strait.
Visitors enjoy
the beauty of Storey’s Beach, an expansive sandy and pebble beach just south of
town. The seawall along Hardy Bay is also a great way to enjoy the beautiful
views.
Recognized as
having some of the most spectacular underwater scenery on the Pacific coast,
the waters around areas like Stubbs Island, Christie Pass and Quatsino Narrows
attract divers from all over the world, who see an array of interesting marine
species as well as shipwrecks and sunken cargo ships.
Port Hardy
services as a transport hub for the BC Central Coast region and is the terminal
for the BC Ferries Inside Passage route to Prince Rupert.
The town offers
a wide range of amenities including shopping, hotels, marine services, a full
recreation/community center, seaplane base and more. Just minutes away is the
Seven Hill Golf and Country Club.
Spectacular
mountain views, large expanses of natural wilderness areas and miles of
undeveloped coastline are readily accessible and combine to create an ideal
setting for a full range of outdoor activities, from sports fishing & boat
cruises to wilderness hiking.
Marine recreation
opportunities for visitors include fresh and salt-water fishing, world class
caving, underwater diving and ocean kayaking and canoeing. A kaleidoscope of
colourful marine life abounds in the waters around northern Vancouver Island.
Port
Hardy is definitely a place to visit and use as a base to explore more of the
North island region. The drive from Campbell River to Port Hardy on Highway 19 takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
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