Visit Port Hardy

01/22/2025

Thomas Point offers rocky shores perfect for beach fires. Warm yourself by the crackling flame and witness the breathtaking sunset hues painting the distant landscape.

📸 Photo credit: Bodkin's Best Photography

Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located on the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐 https://www.visitporthardy.com

01/22/2025

01/20/2025

01/20/2025

Make Port Hardy your starting point for several day trips across Vancouver Island North. You’ll find all the amenities—groceries and gas, delicious cafes and warm hospitality—to set you up for adventure. Choose from one of our day trips below or stay the week with one of our accommodation prov...

01/18/2025

Make Port Hardy your starting point for several day trips across Vancouver Island North. You’ll find all the amenities—groceries and gas, delicious cafes and warm hospitality—to set you up for adventure. Encounter everything from the beautiful, rugged remote beaches of the West Coast and vibrant Indigenous storytelling to unique museums, wildlife-watching, and the creativity of nearby islands.

📸 Photo credit: North Island Wild

Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located on the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐 https://www.visitporthardy.com

01/15/2025

Port Hardy’s rich cultural tapestry traces back to the dawn of time, rooted in the stewardship of the land by Indigenous peoples who have inhabited this territory since time immemorial.

📸 Photo credit: Kimberley Kufaas Photography

Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located on the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐 https://www.visitporthardy.com

01/06/2025

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12/31/2024

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Structural Fire at Telegraph Cove

Telegraph Cove Resort became aware of an active structural fire on our property early this morning, December 31, 2024. The resort has been closed for the off-season since October 31, 2024. No guests were on-site at the time of the fire.

There is no access to the property and we kindly request that you do not attempt to enter the property for safety reasons.

We are cooperating with local authorities and emergency fire services, who have brought the fire under control and will assess the damage and determine the cause.

We deeply appreciate the efforts of the first responders and the ongoing support of our community during this challenging time. We will share updates on our website as they become available.

For media inquiries, please call: Taso Staikos at 250-898-3219

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Sincerely,
Gordie and Marilyn Graham
Telegraph Cove Resort Owners

12/31/2024

Currently, all the fire departments in North Island are working diligently to assist Telegraph Cove. We kindly ask that you avoid the Telegraph Cove area.

During this difficult time, we encourage you to keep Telegraph Cove in your thoughts and prayers. This situation is truly heartbreaking for the North Island community.

*Public Safety Announcement*
Please stay out of Telegraph Cove while our crews are working. People going down to watch is hindering our crews effort to extinguish. Unfortunately parts of the boardwalk have been lost.

12/31/2024

The countdown to 2025 has begun! Are you prepared for the upcoming year? We had the opportunity to connect with many individuals from across the globe and cherished our collaboration as a community. We truly love our home and eagerly anticipate the new adventures that 2025 will bring.

Happy New Year, everyone!

12/24/2024

From all of us at Visit Port Hardy, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Whether you are a local or a visitor, make sure you check out the magical Festival of Lights at Carrot Park.

📸 Photo credit: Love Local Marketing

Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located on the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐 https://www.visitporthardy.com

12/22/2024

12/21/2024

We have a local ski hill called Mount Cain. It is about an hour and 33 minutes from Port Hardy. Look for the blue Schoen Lake Provincial Park and Mount Cain sign and turn to the right. For more information, go to https://www.mountcain.com/

📸 Photo credit: Mount Cain Alpine Park

Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located on the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐 https://www.visitporthardy.com

12/20/2024

Port Hardy BC Ferries terminal and their employees. Great job, everyone!

People—and the connections we share—make us who we are. Across generations, terminals, vessels, and communities up and down the coast, these bonds keep us mo...

12/20/2024

THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Our Festival of Lights contest was a tough call, but we have a winner! Huge thanks to all our local businesses who dazzled us with their displays, you outdid yourselves! Same time next year!

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12/18/2024

It's the first day of winter. Whether you're visiting Port Hardy over the holidays or are a local, explore the Hardy Bay Seawall, the docks, marinas, and Carrot Park. Take in the fresh ocean air as you stroll along the boardwalk. Enjoy spectacular views of our local mountains and the beautiful harbour.

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Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located on the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐 https://www.visitporthardy.com

12/17/2024

Ten minutes from central Port Hardy is Bear Cove, the departure location for a spectacular BC Ferries route called the Northern Expedition. On this route, you’ll wind through a series of sheltered waterways—part of the Inside Passage that stretches from Washington to Alaska—and the otherworldly Great Bear Rainforest on the journey north from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert on the Northern BC mainland.

Learn more on our latest blog post: https://www.visitporthardy.com/blog/the-northern-expedition-route/

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