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District municipality in British Columbia, Canada
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Port Hardy is a district municipality of about 3,900 people (2021) in the North Vancouver Island region of British Columbia. Port Hardy is a transportation hub for air, ferry and marine networks, and serves as the gateway to the Central Coast, the Cape Scott and North Coast Trails, and BC Ferry’s northern terminus for the Discovery Coast run and Prince Rupert.
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Permanent exhibits of First Nations (including 8,000-year-old artifacts) settlers' effects, fossils, geology, natural history, and local industry. Rotating temporary exhibits, videos. Gift shop.
A former Hudson's Bay Company fort which was built in 1849. The present day village of Fort Rupert is a historic Kwakwaka'wakw village of the Kwakiutl and the Komoyue subgroup where the opportunity exists to see native carvers working on totem poles or other artwork and traditional crafts. The band government of the Kwagu'ł is the Kwakiutl First Nation. Fort Rupert (or Tsaxis as it is known by the Kwakiutl) is worth a visit to see its historic cemetery, the Big House, many totem poles, and colourfully decorated public buildings. Also hiding in the underbrush are the last crumbling remnants of the fort erected by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1849, notably a stone chimney. Sandstone petroglyphs dating back to the 1860s can also be found (after careful searching) on the upper reaches of the oceanfront tidal zone.
A family-friendly centre that teaches about Pacific salmon. An interpretive gallery, interactive exhibits and hands-on displays that show how salmon are intimately connected to the coastal ecosystem of Northern Vancouver Island, the local First Nations and the local community.
Rotary Park
Features the Port Hardy Sign and a totem pole.
Storey's Beach
A rocky beach and good location to watch the sunset.
Walk on the sea wall.
A 7-km-long coastal trail heading from the boat launch in Beaver Harbour Park and heating north to Dillon Point at the north end of the Peninsula.
Commuter Trail
A 3.7-km east-west inland trail crossing between Beaver Harbour Park and Bear Cove Rd (Highway 19). Trail includes surfaces such as wood board walk and crushed gravel.
Including whale, bear, and bird watching
Serves hot and cold drinks, and food.
Good breakfasts.
Fresh home baking.
Pizza, fried chicken, chicken wings, subs, gyros, donairs, wraps, sandwiches, soups, salads.
Chinese and Canadian food.
Japanese, sushi, Asian.
Great pub food. Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, pasta, salads, steak.
Camping is available. Be bear aware: the local bear population uses this area to forge for berries and hunt salmon.
Housed in an old Mason's Lodge. Lounge and dining area. Free wireless internet and computer kiosk. Free parking. Games room, TV, book exchange. Kayak, bicycle, and motorbike storage. Laundry facilities available upon request. Storage lockers. 3 fully equipped kitchens. Bed linens and towels included. Drying room (for wet gear such as tents). Electric car charger.
Secluded and eco-friendly
Free Wi-Fi, restaurant on site, and a refrigerator is included in guest rooms. Port Hardy Airport is 8 km away. A cable TV and a seating area are provided in rooms at Pioneer Inn. A work desk, a microwave and a coffee maker are offered. BBQ facilities are offered to guests of Inn Pioneer. A guest launderette is available. BC Ferries Port Hardy terminal is 11 minutes' drive away. Marble River Provincial Park is 34 km from Pioneer Inn.
Full service hotel, with a marina, pub and restaurant. Close to downtown and tourism and business services in Port Hardy.
All rooms and suites face Hardy Bay and not far from downtown. Glen Lyon Inn is found on the scenic alternate road, Hardy Bay Road, which rims the waterfront leading to Port Hardy. It is a few minutes to the ferry terminal and very close to downtown and the bus depot. Adjacent to the marina and the seaplane base.
Licensed dining room, meeting rooms, cold beer and wine store and fax and copy service. Within walking distance of the airport (and they offer complimentary shuttle service), and minutes by car to the BC Ferries terminal and downtown Port Hardy.
Central location.
Features local indigenous art in the hotel.
Gallery owned by and featuring the works of artist and totem pole carver Calvin Hunt. Watch as this carver makes works of art.
A local company that specializes in smoked salmon -- 65 different combinations of products and many varieties of flavours like Maple, Garlic, Cajun, Spiced, and Original. Available in local grocery stores including Save-on Foods and Overwrites Foods.
125 local artists' work is on display. Works of art include carvings, sculptures, paintings, pottery, photography, turned bowls, handmade soaps, honey, quilts, baby blankets and sweaters, beach glass chimes, beach vacation rental homes, jewellery.
By taxi
Water taxi services are also available at the dock for the North Coast Trail.
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