Port Hardy, Where the Road Ends & Adventure Begins

Port Hardy is the northern most community on Vancouver Island and a hub of commerce and tourism. It is the air, highway and ferry terminus for all points north and south. Hardy Bay bustles with activity - log booms, fish processing plants, commercial and pleasure vessels. An active network of eco-tourism and adventure operators provide visitors with a wide variety of experiences in the untamed wilderness: Boat tours, Salt and Fresh water Fishing, Air tours First Nations Cultural tours, Diving charters, Kayaking, Whale watching, Wildlife viewing, Birding and more. In town you can stroll along the banner lined Market Street and shop for First Nations Cultural art, jewellery and carved pieces and works by other local artists and artisans. Gaze at the majestic Coast Mountains from the Kinsmen Park. Watch beautiful species of waterfowl from viewing stands at the Quaste River estuary. You can visit nearby Fort Rupert, a renowned and ancient Kwakiult
village preserving the Aboriginal way of life in its art, culture and legends.

There is so much to experience here. We look forward to helping you choose your adventure.

Click here for a Map of Port Hardy (please note this is a large file)

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