Situated at the Northern most tip of Vancouver Island and at the very end of Island Highway 19 is the town of Port Hardy. With a population of approximately 4,500, Port Hardy is the largest town site in the Northern Vancouver Island Region.
Port Hardy or the nearby Bear Cove is a bustling terminal for BC Ferries with passengers arriving from or embarking on a cruise to Prince Rupert along the Inside Passage route. Port Hardy has a variety of hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast accommodation which cater to travellers, along with a Visitor Information Centre with knowledgeable and helpful staff.
Port Hardy is also a starting out point for trips to Cape Scott Provincial Park and the soon to be completed North Coast Trail which will rival the 'world famous' West Coast Trail situated further south.
There is no shortage of activities and sights available for visitors to Port Hardy. The waters surrounding the northern... (... more information below the photos)
Starfish Most Starfish are found on rocky outcrops on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. |
Orca Whales Photo of Orca Whales in the sun taken on a whale watching tour off Vancouver Island |
Sunset Vancouver Island Sunset over Northern Vancouver Island with view over Port McNeill, Sointula and Port Hardy Bay |
Black Bear Cub High up in a tree a little black bear cub waits alone for the return of its mother in British Columbia, Canada. |
Black Bear Image of a large male Black Bear |
Queen Charlotte Strait Sunset |
Baby Black Bear A cute baby black bear looks out from behind the bushes in Canada where, its mother had left it while she hunted for food. |
Haliaeetus Leucocephalus |
Flying Eagle The majestic flying eagle on a the prowl for prey. |
Port Hardy Stock Photo of Port Hardy on Vancouver Island |
Puddle Of Mud Mud Flats in Port Hardy Bay |
Port Hardy Stock Photo of Port Hardy on Northern Vancouver Island |
Port Hardy Marina Stock photo of the Port Hardy Marina at the Quarterdeck Inn on Northern Vancouver Island |
Port Hardy The town site of Port Hardy with bustling Hardy Bay in the foreground looking north towards Queen Charlotte Strait on the coast of British Columbia. |
Ocean Creatures Stock photo of Ocean Creatures, Pacific White Sided Dolphins |
Killer Whale Tail Photo of a Killer Whale Tail |
Inside Passage British Columbia |
Bc Ferries |
Inside Passage Rainbow |
Dolphin Under Water |
Humpback Whale Endangered |
Endangered Species |
Whale Watching Port Hardy Wildlife tours are available from Port Hardy on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia including bear or whale watching. |
Pictures Of Bald Eagles Stock Pictures of Bald Eagles |
American Black Bear An american black bear standing in green grass |
Grizzly Bear A curious grizzly bear cub stands up on his hind legs to get a better view. |
Pictures Of Eagles |
Black Bears Stock Photo of Black bears |
Little Breach |
Pictures Of Bears Female Grizzly Bear with Cub in Knight Inlet, British Columbia |
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... end of the island are home to a spectacular array of colorful and unique marine life and is considered one of the best places in the world for cold water scuba diving.
From Port Hardy there are wildlife watching tours such as humpback and killer whale watching, kayaking with Orcas off Vancouver Island, and bear watching. Trophy Fishing is also popular from Port Hardy and charter operators know exactly where to take visitors for that record weighing salmon or halibut.
In summary, Port Hardy is where "the Highway ends and your adventures begin", but don't just take our word for it, come and see for yourself!
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