Northern Vancouver Island Visitor Guide

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Official guide to Vancouver Island North 2011

Escape into nature.

FishingACTIVITIES

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Vancouver Island NorthWelcome to

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Vancouver Island North is the first word and last stop in western Canada for outdoor adventure. Unspoiled and largely undiscovered yet just a day’s travel from Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle, the upper third of the

continent’s largest island offers a spectacularly green and aquamarine palette of forests, lakes, mountain peaks, saltwater inlets and jigsaw-puzzle coastline. Bears roam inland, whales splash about at sea and eagles soar overhead.

Our friendly and down-to-earth towns and villages welcome visitors with dining, shopping, cultural attractions and overnight options ranging from wilderness campgrounds to B&Bs, motels, hotels, cabins, cottages and resorts. Spend long days engaged in fresh-air pleasures – fishing, hiking, kayaking, caving, wildlife watching, scuba diving, picnicking, golfing, skiing and beachcombing included. Then relax in comfort while trading stories, reviewing digital snapshots and planning tomorrow’s adventure.

Expert guides and charter operators serve up the super, all-natural thrills. Troll for salmon in Queen Charlotte Strait or trout in lakes and rivers. Watch in awe as muscular orcas spy hop in ocean waves. Ski the world-class powder at crowd-free Mount Cain. Photograph black bears on the island and their grizzly counterparts in wilderness refuges of the Great Bear Rainforest on the mainland coast. Try scuba diving at God’s Pocket Marine Park, surfing at Raft Cove or kayaking on the sheltered east or wild west coasts. Best of all, strap on a backpack for a trek into Cape Scott Provincial Park.

The Kwakwaka’wakw peoples have called this region home for thousands of years. Alert Bay is internationally known for its remarkable First Nations cultural centre, public dance performances and the world’s tallest totem pole. In Fort Rupert, visitors watch awestruck as native carvers transform raw wood into exquisite art.

Fishing, logging and mining drew the first European settlers north in the 1860s, and their history is documented in community museums throughout the region. The whale watching capital of Telegraph Cove is a virtual museum in itself with its wooden buildings, boardwalk and interpretive centre. Peaceful oceanfront communities remain havens for the same getaway-from-it-all dreams that drew their original homesteaders.

Find yourself while getting lost in nature. Enjoy the amenities of our towns and villages. And visit during summer festival season for a colourful taste of local spirit. Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, this remote yet accessible corner of British Columbia serves up outdoor pleasures with a satisfying dash of comfort close by.

ActivitiesCaving ............................................. 18Diving .............................................. 19First Nations .............................. 20-21Hiking ........................................ 14-15Kayaking .................................... 12-13Museums ......................................... 28Sportfishing ...................................... 7Travel ............................................... 60While He’s Fishing ........................8-9Whales ....................................... 10-11

Facilities & InformationAccommodations ..................... 30-31Dining Guide .................................. 26Charters ............................................ 6Regional Map............................ 32-33Recreation Sites .............................. 62

CommunitiesAlert Bay .......................................... 25Cape Scott ...................................... 15Coal Harbour/Quatsino ................. 27Holberg/Winter Harbour .............. 29Port Alice ................................... 34-37Port Hardy ................................. 38-47Port McNeill .............................. 48-53Sayward ........................................... 55Sointula ...................................... 56-57Telegraph Cove ........................ 58-59Woss/Nimpkish Valley ................... 61Zeballos ........................................... 62

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ACTIVITIES

Charters

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• salmon, halibut, cod or crab fi shing tours • wildlife viewing • sightseeing tours

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ACTIVITIES

All five varieties of Pacific salmon migrate through the Queen Charlotte Strait to spawning grounds further south. That means North Island fisher folk get first dibs on these delicious (especially when barbequed with

a touch of lemon and plenty of butter) members of the fish genus known as Oncorhynchus (aka the big pink ones).

Float your own boat at a convenient ramp or launch site. Or hire a charter operator. Our salty sea dogs can spin some great tales while supplying all the gear, licenses and advice necessary to reel in prize catches. Comfortable modern fishing vessels and heritage boats alike are available by the hour, half-day or day.

Visitor Information Centres have leads on guides and useful tips on what’s biting when and where. Also available are maps of the logging roads that head to trout-filled wilderness lakes and streams. These routes are bumpy, and a solid four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended (but not essential provided one drives slow and easy).

Be sure to time your visit for when the fish are running. Salmon numbers peak in the summer and fall. Halibut are the catch-of-the-day in the spring. (Always consider releasing larger fish to ensure this renewable resource continues to return in volume each year). Red snapper and cod are also on the menu locally, as are crab, prawns, oysters and mussels. Ask around at dockside or at a local Fish and Wildlife office about regulations, licenses, conservation areas and potentially hazardous “red tide” conditions.

Sportsfishing

Top 10 Fishing Holes

FreshwaterNimpkish LakeSchoen LakeRoberts LakeVictoria LakeWoss LakeAlice LakeKains LakeNahwitti LakeO’Connor LakeRoselle Lake

SaltwaterBlackfish SoundDillon, Daphne and Duval PointsGordon GroupMasterman IslandDeserters GroupTelegraph CoveCormorant IslandCluxewe River MouthHaddington IslandQuatsino Sound

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While They’re FishingACTIVITIES

Blonde Ambition creates a relaxing atmosphere for all you

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Come in or call today to see what we have to offer.

Port Hardy Museum & Gift ShopOpen Tuesday to Saturday

10:00am to noon & 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Extended hours in summer

Permanent & temporary museum exhibits

Native art • silver jewelry • local interest books • souvenirs

• unique giftware

7110 Market St, Port Hardy • 250-949-8143

To reach our Garden, turn off Hwy 19 at Nimpkish Heights

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Serving the North Island for all your real estate needs.

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ACTIVITIES | miscellaneous

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Serving the North Island for all your real estate needs.

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Most rms independently owned and operated.

Consuela’sRelaxation & Well BeingHot Stone w/Thai Stem, Chakra, Facials, Indian

Head Massage & Paraffin Foot Wrap

Luxurious Gifts for WomenPlease call for appointment

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7135 Market Street, Port HardyCafé & Books: 250.949.9808

Gallery: 250-949-2650

SHOP - local art is featured in West Coast Community Craft Shop gallery

SIP - indulge in espressos & sweet homemade scones at Café Guido

SAVOUR - great new books and funky giftware in the Book Nook

Café Guido & West Coast Community Craft Shop

Telegraph Cove

Sunny Patio - Fine ArtsPatio seats 60 - Organic fair-trade

espresso - Breakfast from 7am

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Burger & home cut fries$9.95

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• Checkcoffeeshopbulletinboardsorthe“HotSpots”sectionoftheNorthIslandGazette.Bothprovidethelatestonfestivals,concerts,specialevents,exhibitsandotherfunactivities.

• Shopforart,crafts,fashionandediblegoodies(smokedsalmon,forinstance,deliverstheultimateinNorthIslandfoodiepleasure).Galleries,retailoutletsandmuseumgiftshopssellthesplendid,nature-inspiredworkoflocalartisansandFirstNationsartists–jewellers,carvers,painters,sculptors,photographersandtextileworkersincluded.

• Enjoyadrop-inwork-out,yogaclassorpick-upbasketballgameatrecreationcentresintheregion.

• MakeasplashattheindoorpoolinPortHardy,thenrelaxinthehottubandsauna.Or,rathermorebravely,dipfeet,knees,perhapseventheentirebodyintooneofourmanycold,crystalclearlakesandrivers.

• Pamper,delightandspoilyourselfwithaspaormassagepackagethatgenerateswarmthfromtheinsideout.LetthefingersofskilledbodyworkersdothewalkinginPortHardyandPortMcNeill.

• Turntopage28inthisguideandplanawhirlwindtourofmuseumsfoundinAlertBay,PortHardy,PortMcNeill,PortAlice,TelegraphCove,SointulaandeventinyEchoBay.

• ExperienceFirstNationscultureandtraditionaldances(JulyandAugustonly)atthe‘NamgisBigHouseinAlertBay.JustdownthehillistheU’mistaCulturalCentreanditspricelesscollectionofpotlatchregalia.

• LearnaboutmarinemammalsandthediverseecologyoftheJohnstoneStraitatTelegraphCove’sWhaleInterpretiveCentre.Children’sgamesandinteractivedisplaysmakethisapopularspotforyoungsters.

• CheckoutPortHardy’snewly-upgradedQuatseRiverHatcheryandSalmonStewardshipCentretoseetheseremarkablefishinthefleshandlearnabouttheirimportancetothelocaleconomy.


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Wildlife & Whales

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ACTIVITIES | wildlife

T he wildlife easily outnumbers the residents of Vancouver Island North. Expect your first sightings to be bald eagles riding the updrafts overhead or perhaps a black bear munching on sweet grass at the edge

of Highway 19 (locally known as “bear alley”). Roosevelt Elk and Vancouver Island Marmot are unique to the region. Though shy and rarely seen, wolves and cougars roam the backwoods. Great blue herons fish at the edge of estuaries that echo with the sweet call of songbirds.

Whale-watching captains obey federal regulations and keep a respectful distance from orcas, humpback whales and other awesome marine animals at sea, and so should you (always stay a minimum of 100 metres away). But what about your own dry-land encounters with the area’s wild things? To stay safe and make the most of these rare photo opportunities, please follow the following when encountering wildlife:

• Always travel in a group for safety when hiking in the woods.

• Keep a close eye on small children and pets. Wild animals may mistake them for an easy meal.

• Talk, sing, whistle or wear a bell when hiking in order to avoid startling a wild animal that may respond with defensive behaviours. This is particularly important in high winds or near loud water.

• If you encounter a wild animal, stay back a respectful distance so that they do not feel threatened. If the animal leaves the area, do not follow it.

• Do not feed wild animals. Human food makes them sick and leads to dependency. Heavy fines are levied against anyone caught feeding the bears or other animals.

• Campers and fishermen need to carefully pack their food and catches away. If one or more bears do approach a cache of food, play it safe and let them have their prize.

• If confronted by a wild animal, pick up small children, make yourself look as large as possible, back away slowly and leave the area.

• Do not try to “rescue” young animals, no matter where or in what condition you find them. All animals can and will defend their young vigorously.

• If you are attacked by a wild animal, fight back using any means available to you.

•Pepper spray, sold as a bear deterrent, is not always effective. The safest encounter is one that is avoided.


KayakingACTIVITIES

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ACTIVITIES | kayaking

Strap your kayak to your roof rack, rent from a local outfitter, or sign up for a guided kayak tour then dip your paddle into the seas, rivers, and lakes of

Vancouver Island North. This is world-class paddling destination known for its abundant wildlife, well-charted channels, easy crossings between islands, some tricky technical passages when the tides are running, and no end of beaches on which to rest, relax and picnic.

The postcard like scenery and wildlife of Johnstone Strait, the Broughton Archipelago, and Quatsino Sound is even more magnificent when viewed from a kayak seat perched inches above the waves. View the riot of intertidal life in the clear, cold waters. And the marine wildlife – seals, sea lions, orcas and humpback whales included – is happy to welcome respectful, low-impact visitors to their aquatic playground.

Guides and fellow kayakers become fast friends on day trips or longer excursions that might include sleepovers in rustic campgrounds, comfortable base camps, or luxurious resorts hidden away on remote beaches and islands. Weather and sea conditions can change quickly, so be prepared and travel in a group. A number of local kayaking companies offer tours, lessons and rentals.

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www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks

Cape Scott Provincial ParkACTIVITIES


For over 10 years we have been involved with construction of the North Coast Trail as well as transporting customers by water to Cape Scott Park.• We know the area well• Water Taxi with us - Park for FREE• North Coast Trail Guide Map available• Kayakers/Kayaks welcome

Port Hardy, BC1-800-515-5511

Cell: [email protected]

http://northcoasttrailwatertaxi.com/

Cape Scott & North Coast Trail

Water Taxi Service

The windswept northern tip of Vancouver Island is home to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Still relatively

undiscovered, the park’s sweeping tidal flats, forested trails and ocean-slammed headlands are showing up on the radar of an international backpacking community.

All members of the family will enjoy the 90-minute return trip to San Josef Bay’s sandy beach on a well-groomed, wheelchair accessible path from the trailhead parking lot. Or for the ultimate in backcountry adventure, try the original Cape Scott Trail and, more daunting still, the North Coast Trail. The latter is a particularly challenging route for experienced hikers only that traverses steep headlands, muddy swamps and cavernous gorges with the aid of fixed ropes, boardwalks and cable cars. The two trails add up to a 54km one-way trip that requires a minimum of five days.

Access the North Coast Trail through the Cape Scott trailhead by driving via Holberg on the gravel logging road or arrange a shuttle from Port Hardy. Water access to the other end of the trail, Shushartie Bay, is also available via Port Hardy by water taxi.

Many backpackers who want a taste of the region without the longer treks embark from the Cape Scott trailhead to Nissen Bight, Nels Bight and Guise Bay, all within a day’s hike. Those who head to Cape Scott itself are invited to sign the guest book at the lighthouse. Expect to see some abandoned buildings and other trace evidence of the late 19th century Danish settlers who tried to make this beautiful area their new home in the new world.

Come prepared! The weather is highly changeable, and layered clothing topped by sturdy rain gear is essential.

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Cape Scott Provincial Park


ACTIVITIES | hiking

hikingACTiViTiES

Vancouver Island North is a hiker’s paradise. Trails and abandoned logging roads penetrate deep into the landscape,

offering easy access to remote forests, streams, and lakes. Many seaside communities are lined with wheelchair-accessible seawalls and boardwalks perfect for family outings and romantic sunset strolls prior to an evening meal. Check in at local Visitor Centres for details on hiking options such as the following:

• Port Hardy’s Quatse Loop and Estuary trails lead from the fisherman’s wharf and oceanfront hotels. The Quatse Estuary is home to eagles, herons and all kinds of birdlife. The forested 2.5 km Quatse Loop trail veers off and follows the river past the new Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre with its interpretive displays and hatchery.

• Beachcombers flock to Storey’s Beach, an inviting stretch of sand, near Fort Rupert, just south of Port Hardy. Wade in the gentle tides or tackle the rugged 11-km out-and-back Tex Lyon Trail.

• All the First Nations must-sees of Alert Bay on Cormorant Island are within an easy hike of the ferry terminal. There’s an uphill climb to the Ecological Park, but otherwise the strolling is mostly sea level along the restored boardwalk and oceanfront seawall.

• Follow in the footsteps of Sointula’s pioneers along Malcolm Island’s historical Mateoja Trail. Watch for orcas when hiking the 10-km return trip on the Beautiful Bay Trail.

• The Sayward Futures Society manages a series of lovely wilderness hiking tails, including the two-hour forested Cottonwood Loop and, for those with the four-wheel drive vehicles necessary to access it, the Stowe Creek Trail leading to the peak of H’Kusam Mountain.

[email protected]

Port McNeill, BC

Book a Hike Now!

Looking for an adventure?

Opened May 2008

Come explore the newCape Scott North Coast Trail

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www.capescottwatertaxi.cawww.islanddaytrippers.com

www.northcoasttrailwatertaxi.comwww.northcoasttrailshuttle.com

www.wildcoastmagazine.com

• no crowds and no reservation system• isolated and exotic nature• more sandy beaches than the West Coast

Trail• world-class destination• best suited for the most hardy and

independent hikers• trail is divided into six segments

The North Coast Trail…a World Class Experience

“I wanted to say thank you to both of you and to the entire group who have created the North Coast Trail (NCT). This really was an amazing trail that totally impressed me with its ruggedness, challenge and beauty. The trail was in excellent condition and was thoroughly enjoyed.”

— Bryson Sask

“The folks who have re-established this 60 kilometre, old settler/native trail have done an amazing job”

— Ken Robertson

“Great strategic planning of where to put the trail amongst such a dense forest! The ropes were helpful and we all felt lucky to be early in the use of the trail as time will probably erode some of the “peat steps” which we found so helpful! The boardwalk is nice across beautiful bogs and it is also nice to not have as much of it as to Cape Scott.”

— Donna Heinrich

“I would hate to see any more improvements made to the trail, it is awesome the way it is.”

— Ken & Trudy Benner

photo credit: Dan Friedman


Looking for an adventure?

Opened May 2008

Come explore the newCape Scott North Coast Trail

www.northcoasttrail.comwww.northernvancouverislandtrailssociety.com

www.capescottwatertaxi.cawww.islanddaytrippers.com

www.northcoasttrailwatertaxi.comwww.northcoasttrailshuttle.com

www.wildcoastmagazine.com

• no crowds and no reservation system• isolated and exotic nature• more sandy beaches than the West Coast

Trail• world-class destination• best suited for the most hardy and

independent hikers• trail is divided into six segments

The North Coast Trail…a World Class Experience

“I wanted to say thank you to both of you and to the entire group who have created the North Coast Trail (NCT). This really was an amazing trail that totally impressed me with its ruggedness, challenge and beauty. The trail was in excellent condition and was thoroughly enjoyed.”

— Bryson Sask

“The folks who have re-established this 60 kilometre, old settler/native trail have done an amazing job”

— Ken Robertson

“Great strategic planning of where to put the trail amongst such a dense forest! The ropes were helpful and we all felt lucky to be early in the use of the trail as time will probably erode some of the “peat steps” which we found so helpful! The boardwalk is nice across beautiful bogs and it is also nice to not have as much of it as to Cape Scott.”

— Donna Heinrich

“I would hate to see any more improvements made to the trail, it is awesome the way it is.”

— Ken & Trudy Benner

photo credit: Dan Friedman



CavingACTIVITIES

There is no shortage of sea level and higher thrills locally. Yet adventurers also go underground exploring the highest concentration of caves in Canada. Water has worked its alchemical magic on the rugged landscape

for hundreds of thousands of years. Result: The relatively soft karst (limestone) topography is riddled with networks of subterranean getaways – some suitable for beginners, others only for the most expert cavers (aka “spelunkers” or “potholers”).

Rookies of all ages can test their nerves, hard hats and strap-on headlamps at Little Huson Caves Regional Park, a 45-minute drive south of Port McNeill off of the Zeballos road. A self-guided tour here includes stops at a natural rock bridge and walk-in, cathedral-style cave.

Also within the Port McNeill region is the Vanishing River, which dips underground for the length of ten football fields before rising again to the surface. Enroute to Port Alice is the Eternal Fountain with its soothing waterfall, and the Devil’s Bath, an eerie lake that some fanciful souls claim is bottomless.

Experienced cavers can explore some of the longest, deepest karst caves in Canada on Vancouver Island North. Several are concentrated in an area rich in limestone called the Quatsino formation.

Guides are strongly recommended for the more difficult treks, and regional authorities ask that spelunkers steer clear of any unmapped caves. Information about the sport on Vancouver Island (aka the “island of caves”) can be found through the Canadian Caver Website at www.cancaver.ca.



DivingACTIVITIES

Jackie Hildering photowww.themarinedetective.com

V ancouver Island North is world-renown for its diving. These

cold (around 8˙C), clear, current-fed waters house an extraordinary diversity of life in jaw-dropping density.

Enjoy stunning colour in great, dense stretches. More than ten species of sea slug can be seen on a single dive. Giant Pacific octopuses and wolf eels are abundant and rockfish may school around you. Note that the size of organisms in these rich waters often exceeds the limits given in field guides. The rock walls themselves are splashed with colour in the form of pink soft coral, multi-hued sponges and vibrant anemones and sea stars. This is an underwater photographer’s paradise.

The seemingly endless stretches of coastline on Northern Vancouver Island provide equally endless dive opportunities. From the concentration of dive sites in the Broughton and Blackfish Archipelagos, to the gardens of Zeballos; from the expansive walls of Browning Pass near God’s Pocket Marine Provincial Park, to the vibrant life of Quatsino Narrows, you can never tire of the great adventure of diving in this area.

One could choose to rent gear (dry suits are a must) and seek the expertise of a local operator who will escort divers to the prime locations, opt for the adventure of a live-aboard, or settle into the comfort of a dive resort situated close to the best diving spots. Experience a cold-water diver’s paradise and be advised, very likely, one trip won’t be enough.


First NationsACTIVITIES

E ight thousand years ago – a millennia after the last ice age and long before the first Egyptian pyramids were erected – Canada’s First Nations shared this wild coastal region

with eagles, black bears, orca whales and salmon. In fatal danger of extinction not long ago, timeless ancient traditions are again thriving as the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation preserve and sustain their culture through art, dance, music, language and a sustainable day-to-day relationship with the natural world.

Alert Bay on Cormorant Island is internationally renowned for its storytelling, summertime dance performances and the potlatch treasures housed inside the must-see U’mista Cultural Centre. The world’s tallest totem pole stands vigil outside the ‘Namgis Big House. Take a canoe trip or enjoy a salmon barbecue with First Nations guides. And visit an oceanfront graveyard filled with colorful memorial poles (please view respectfully from road only).




F ort Rupert on the southern outskirts of Port Hardy is home to the Kwakiutl First Nation. This friendly enclave by the sea is known for public galleries where internationally

renowned carvers create magnificent art from chunks of timber. Affordable gifts and prints can be purchased here.

The MV Uchuck plies west coast routes on weekly runs, between June and September, to fascinating North Island communities like Zeballos. Booking passage on the boat’s departures from Gold River is a fantastic way to explore First Nations history – especially on the ride out to Friendly Cove, site of the historic first meeting between the Mowachaht/Muchalat and explorers from England and Spain in 1778.

Soak up the sights and experiences here, then use Port Hardy’s ferry terminal as the jumping off point for further First Nations adventure north on the BC mainland. Visit the villages of Bella Bella and Klemtu, then head onwards to magical Haida Gwaii (the Queen Charlotte Islands) from Prince Rupert.


Home of the Killer Whalewww.AlertBay.caVisitor Centre 250-974-5024

Alert BayCommunities

Alert Bay LodgeWaterfront Accommodation Overlooking Johnstone Strait

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~ Genuine hospitality & home-cooked meals

~ Grizzly, whale tours & private charters

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Your home away from home


communities | Alert bAy

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A rriving via a scenic 40-minute ferry ride from Port mcneill, visitors will experience a rare, precious and utterly unique First nation cultural tourism

destination. Alert Bay is said to be the last authentic fishing village on canada’s west coast.

Alert Bay offers visitors “down home” restaurants, art galleries, museums, a bustling marina, friendly locals and cozy accommodations set within an unparalleled northern Pacific wilderness environment. the small town centre, with its colorful heritage buildings dating back to 1870, sits on the sheltered western coastline of cormorant island. ‘Yalis is home to the ‘namgis of the Kwakwaka’wakw. (Kwakwala speaking people)


Arts, Culture and HeritageU’mista Cultural CentreAlert Bay Visitor Centre and Art GalleryAlert Bay Library and MuseumBig House and World’s Tallest Totem Pole‘Namgis Burial Ground and Memorial Totems

ActivitiesWhale WatchingFishingNature TrailsTraditional CanoesTennis Courts

HealthHospital/Health CentrePersonal Care Services

BusinessFull Service MarinaAccommodationsGrocery Store, Restaurants and GiftshopsCampgroundPubs/Liquor StorePost Offi cePharmacyChurchesElectronic RepairsVideo RentalsBanking

For general inquiries contact:

Alert Bay Visitor CentrePh: 250-974-5024Fx: 250-974-50261-800-690-8222Email: [email protected]

Alert BayDiscover Our World

For your cultural planning contact:

U’mista Cultural CentrePh: 250-974-5403Fx: 250-974-54991-800-690-8222Email: [email protected]


communitieS | alert bay

U’mista cultural centre, an internationally-renowned cultural centre and museum, showcases the famed “Potlatch collection” of ceremonial

regalia, confiscated from the Kwakwaka’wakw in 1922 and reclaimed from various institutions and private collections around the world. u’mista is the starting point for a remarkable First nation experience.

Home to the world’s tallest totem pole, carved in two sections by six Kwakwaka’wakw artists, it was originally 53m/173 feet, but during a storm in 2007, the top 10 feet of the pole fell to the ground. Watch traditional dance performances by the t’sasala cultural Group in the traditional Big House. Visit the ‘namgis Burial Ground to see memorial and other totem poles (please view respectfully from the road only). Join in unique adventures such as canoe trips, salmon barbecues and island tours provided by local guides.

cormorant island has more than 10 km (6 miles) of hiking and biking trails. the ecological Park above town features a boardwalk through marshland as well as an easy forest trail network marked with interpretive signage. embark on a whale-watching expedition or spot marine wildlife from land. Steep climbs may make parts of the island a challenge, so it is recommended that visitors bring their vehicles.



ACTIVITIES

Dining

Harbourview RestaurantDaily specialsOpen 7 days a weekBreakfast, lunch & dinnerFully licensed

Port McNeilllocated at the Dalewood Inn

250-956-3304 ext 161

Port Hardylocated at the Glen Lyon Inn

250-949-7122

Enjoy the harbour view from both locations

• Canadian & Chinese Cuisine

• Eat-in or Take-out

• Fully licensed dining room

• Banquet facilities• Meeting rooms

250.949.83814030 Byng Road, Port Hardy Located in the Airport Inn

Bo•Banee’s Cafe

250-956-2739#4-1705 CAMPBELL WAY • PORT MCNEILL

Featuring MEXICAN cuisine, and

WESTERN fare.

Fabulous HOMEMADE PIES,

made with love

located in the Haida-Way HotelPort McNeill, BC

250-956-3263www.pmhotels.com

You will enjoy the relaxing ambiance of our dining room, fresh premium

seafood. Our adjoining family restaurant has a great

children’s menu and the best fi sh & chips on the North Island…all at affordable

prices.Reservations are suggested.

Take-out and delivery available

250-949-78118700 Hastings St. Port Hardywww.thesporty.com

• Family Room Available• Creative Daily Specials• 16 TV Screens for all your

Sports Needs & Special Events

Malone’sBistro

“The best kept secret”

Daily Specials

Fresh Seasonal Menu

Cater to Special Diets

Banquet Facilities

Great Kids’ Menu

Mon-Sat:11am-2pm & 5pm-8pm

250-949-30509300 Trustee RdUpper NI Mall

Port Hardy

Eat in, take out or drive thru

Something for everyone!250-949-23458950 Granville St.(Thunderbird Mall)

communities | coal harbour & quatsino


coal harbour & quatsinocommunities

P retty coal Harbour has been a mining town, military base and whaling station at various times over the past century.

today it’s a quiet and convenient (20 minutes from Port Hardy) departure point for boaters, kayakers and charter fishing expeditions destined for the calm waters of Quatsino sound and the wilder open Pacific beyond.

An inviting waterfront is one of the upsides of this small community, as is the lovely, winding drive. not to be missed (and impossible to do so) is the reminder of coal Harbour’s claim to fame as north America’s last-ever whaling station – namely a mammoth (6m/20 ft) jawbone of a blue whale, the largest of the ocean’s behemoths. times have changed, and whales are now revered here – sometimes in the form of artwork created by local artisans based in home studios.

Fishing guides are available to track down the best spots for salmon and halibut, and outings are as much about wildlife watching (orcas and humpback whales included) as reeling in the big one. the Koprino River estuary is known for its bald eagles, herons, gulls and other birds of a feather.

the historic hamlet of Quatsino is a quick water-taxi ride away from coal Harbour and is otherwise only accessible by boat or floatplane. st. olaf’s Anglican church, built in 1897 as a one-room schoolhouse, is one point of interest. the quaint local museum and archives is located across from the government dock and offers internet service during its early afternoon operating hours. Quatsino is a great R&R stopover for kayakers and fishing groups, and home to several lodges and sport fishing charter companies.

www.Quatsino.org

We offer 2 & 3 bedroom, fully furnished apartments and

townhouses. Situated in a pristine, rural setting

overlooking Holberg Inlet, our apartments are ideal for tenants

looking for a quiet place to call home.www.twoceans.com

twoceansbc@gmai l .com250.949.8855445 Coal Harbour Rd

Coal Harbour“Twoceans for the Price of One”

Tides and Tales photo


ACTIVITIES

MuseumsF rom First Nations culture to marine ecology, utopian settlements to logging, fishing and mining, Vancouver Island North

boasts a surprisingly diverse range of cultural treasure boxes packed with colorful displays and exhibits.

• Go back to the source at the Port Hardy Museum and Archives, which houses artifacts from a local archeological dig at Bear Cove – the oldest known site of human habitation on Vancouver Island (circa 5850 BCE). Exhibits change regularly while shining thematic lights on First Nations history, the Hudson’s Bay Company and European settlement.

• The U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay is rated far and wide as one of Canada’s finest museums with its unparalleled collection of potlatch regalia. Modeled after a big house, it is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation. The gift shop features superb jewelry, carvings, textiles and more.

• Forestry has been the North Island’s leading commercial activity since European settlers arrived in the 1860s. Based in a sturdy log house, the Port McNeill Heritage Museum traces local history with archival photos, exhibits and vintage logging equipment.

• An easy walk from the ferry landing, the Sointula Museum is home to artifacts, archival records and displays related to the colourful history of Malcolm Island. A primary focus is on the Finnish immigrants who arrived here in the 1880s to launch a short-lived utopian commune.

• Boaters heading northwest across the Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound are advised to linger in Echo Bay and visit Bill Proctor’s Museum and Gift Shop. The author and life-long area resident has collected fascinating memorabilia from the logging, fishing and trapping eras.

• Telegraph Cove’s family friendly Whale Interpretive Centre is dedicated to raising public awareness about the fragile ecosystem and migratory inhabitants of the Johnstone Strait. Highlights include interactive displays, a kid’s corner, educational films and the skeletal remains of whales, otters, dolphins and other regional wildlife.

• The Port Alice Heritage Centre above the fire hall offers a look at the town’s intriguing history. It’s also the site of the Visitor Information Centre and a gift shop that sells locally made art, crafts, fashion items, greeting cards, honey and jams.

Teresa Bird, Ken Manning & JR Rardon photos

Communities


Good food, good friends & good times for the entire family

OpenTues - Sat• 12pm - 10pmSun & Mon • 12pm - 9pm

Downtown Holberg250-288-3386

ATTENTION HIKERS!Last stop going in…First stop

coming out for Cape Scott Provincial Park

Holberg/Winter Harbour

O nce the site of the world’s largest floating logging camp, Holberg is an hour’s drive northwest of Port Hardy and the last stop before

magnificent Cape Scott Provincial Park. The gravel logging road is part of the fun, especially when stopping at the Shoe Tree – started as a joke by a local resident but now a Vancouver Island legend thanks to the hundreds of boots, sandals and footwear on its trunk and slung across its branches.

Holberg is worth a long linger, and not strictly to enjoy the pub food and welcoming ambience at the renowned Scarlet Ibis. Pick up the provisions for the hiking, surfing or kayaking adventures ahead. And visit Ronning’s Garden, a circa 1910 homestead located near the San Josef Wagon Road whose vast and exotic grounds, complete with monkey puzzle trees, sit in the middle of the rainforest. This unique garden, started in 1910 by the original owner who brought in fascinating plants from around the world, almost disappeared after his death but today has been restored.

Outdoor adventure is top priority for most visitors. Cape Scott Provincial Park is an unspoiled wonderland with its deserted beaches, sculpted coastline and marathon hiking trails.

www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks

Raft Cove Provincial Park attracts daytrippers and campers who set up their tents on the sandy beach. And please keep it quiet, but surfers who prize seclusion and best-kept-secret beachfronts have rediscovered Raft Cove’s big waves.

From Holberg, the gravel road ends at Winter Harbour, North America’s western-most settlement. This tiny and historic fishing village offers safe year-round anchorage, a seaside boardwalk and access to oceanfront hikes along Botel Park Trail and out to the prime beachcombing at Grant Bay. Expect to head home with photos of the playful sea otters tht pop their curious heads above water and float on their backs in the harbour. Kayakers won’t be able to resist the many paddling adventures in Quatsino Sound available via a Winter Harbour launch.



facilities

accommodations

MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWPRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

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bbcanada.com [email protected]

Old fashioned comfort with *cozy quilts, comfy beds, queen and twins*fresh bread & jam, smoked salmon & cheese*full suite with all the amenities of home*walk to beach, shops, restaurants

250-949-7524 cell: 250-230-2520

At Water’s Edge Bed & BreakfastHostess: Karen Stewart

2202 Beach DrivePort McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

250-956-29121-866-956-2912

(US & Can only)[email protected]

4 oceanfront guest roomseach room with ensuite & private entranceFull hot breakfastOpen year round

PO Box 1578 2250 Beach DrivePort McNeill, BC V0N 2R0www.beachhousebandb.caoffi [email protected]: 250.956.4993Toll Free: 1.877.956.4993

Beach HouseBed and Breakfast

Enjoy the ocean view while relaxing

in the hottub!

Private bath & entrance

Jessie’s B&B & Gallery

5710 Hardy Bay RdBox 11, Port Hardy

V0N 2P0

250-949-8953

Jessie Roland

At Water’s Edge Bed & BreakfastHostess: Karen Stewart

2202 Beach DrivePort McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

250-956-29121-866-956-2912

(US & Can only)[email protected]

4 oceanfront guest roomseach room with ensuite & private entranceFull hot breakfastOpen year round

PO Box 1578 2250 Beach DrivePort McNeill, BC V0N 2R0www.beachhousebandb.caoffi [email protected]: 250.956.4993Toll Free: 1.877.956.4993

Beach HouseBed and Breakfast

Enjoy the ocean view while relaxing

in the hottub!

Private bath & entrance



V0N 2P0

250-949-8953

Jessie Roland


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CODE 3CHARTERSand accommodations

250-956-0002 • cell: [email protected] • www.code3charters.com

Box 457 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R02 rooms

private hottub • queen size beds • satellite TV • wireless Internet • breakfast included

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250-230-0088

Floathouse Inn & CabinWaterfront Cottage

Catered or KitchenettesKayak Tours & Rentals

On-site MassageWater Taxi

PADDLER’S INN.ca

Beverly & Jerry Reed7735 Cedar Place, Port Hardy

[email protected] • www.island.net/~oceanvue250.949.8302

B&B

Alert Bay Accommodationswww.alertbayaccommodations.com

1-800-668-6722250-974-5225

Jan’s Placespacious ~ self contained studio ~ full kitchen ~ satellite tv ~ sleeps 5

Jan Bullock250-973-6925

470-2nd St. Box 164Sointula, BC V0N 3E0

[email protected]

Great

ocean view

Fully self-contained suites for rent by day, week, month

Private EntranceFull Kitchen

Laundry Facilities

[email protected]://www.bbcanada.com/scotiabay

250.949.7338

Enjoy our new oceanfront suites as B&B

or B-on-your-own

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MU UQ IN/BROOKS PENINSULAPROVINCIAL PARK

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BROUGHTONA ARCHIPEL GOPROVINCIAL PARKTrinity Bay

Numas Is.

Malcolm Is. SOINTULARough Bay

Broughton Strait

ROBSON BIGHTECOLOGICAL RES ERVE

LOWER TSIT IKA RIVERPROVINCIAL PARK

MountSir John

Franklin Range

TsitikaMountain

MountDerby

CLAUD ELLIOTT LAKEPROVINCIAL PARK

Ida L.

Bonanza L.

BonanzaRange

WhiltillMountain

MountHoy

CLAUD ELLIOTT CREEKECOLOGICAL RES ERVE

MOUNT ELLIOTTPROVINCIAL PARK

TSIT IKARIVERECOLOGICALRESERVE

Klaklakama L.

WOSS LAKEPROVINCIAL PARK

NIMPKISH RIVERECOLOGICALRESERVE

Vernon L.RuggedMountain

HaihteRange

LukwaMountain

MountMcKelvie

MountLeiner

Woss L.

Zeballos L.

Kaipit L.

MountMarkusen

MountAshwood

ARTLISH CAVESPROVINCIAL PARK

MookPeak

PinderPeak

Atluck L.

Huson L.

Anutz L.

Diane L.

TAHSISH-KWOISPROVINCIAL PARK

DIXIE COVEMARINE PARK

Moketas Is.

Union Is.

CLANNINICK CREEKECOLOGICAL RES ERVE

Silburn L.

GaribaldiPeaks

SnowsaddleMountain

MountRenwick

BIG BUNSBYMARINE PARK

Malksope InletOuo

ukinsh

Inlet

MountSeaton

Power L.

Battle Bay

NIMPKISH LAKEPROVINCIAL PARK

Tahsish L.

TlakwaMountain

KainumMountain

Wolfe L.

Mukwilla L.

Tsiko L.

MountKinman

KarmutzenMountain

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Iron L.

Trout L.

Maynard L.

Victoria L.

Benson L.

Kathleen L.

Three Isle L.

Keogh L.

Alice L.

Kashutl Inlet

Fair Harbour

SlateMountain

Castle Mountain

LOWER NIMPKISH RIVERPROVINCIAL PARK

PORT MCNEILL ALERT BAY

LewisCove

Drury Inlet

Raynor Group

BlundonHarbour

Browning Is.

MISTY LAKEECOLOGICAL RES ERVE

O'Conner L.

TwinPeaks

Masterman Is.

Peel Is.

Deer Is.BeaverHarbour

HardyBay

FORT RUPERT

PORTHARDY

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Quatse L.

Frances L.

MARBLE RIVERPROVINCIAL PARK

Rupert Inlet

Holberg Inlet

Early Bird Cove

Colony L.MountByng

QUATSINO

Drake Is.

Buchholz Channel

Georgie L.

Kains L.WoodwardPeakNahwitti

Mountain

Duncan Is. Doyle Is.

GOD'S POCKETPROVINCIAL PARK

MAHPAHKUM-AHKWUNADESERTERS-WALKERCONSERVANCY

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Balaclava Is.

Hurst Is.

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PembertonHills

QUATSINOPROVINCIAL PARK

ComstockMountain

WolfendenMountain

MountKotzebue

KLASKISH RIVERECOLOGICAL RES ERVE

Klaskino Inlet

Side Bay

Klaskish Inlet

LeMare L.

Aster BayCape CookLagoon

Menziesia L.

Gaultheria L.

JohnsonLagoon

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ButtonPeak

AcousPeninsula

MountClark

McKaySummit

MountPickering

RestlessMountain

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Hope Is.

Cape Sutil

ShuttleworthBight

Christensen Pt.

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Lowrie Bay

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CapeRussell

William L.

Brink L.

RAFT COVEPROVINCIAL PARK

HOLBERG

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ShushartieSaddle

CapePalmerston

Commerell Pt.

Topknot Bay

Grant Bay

Cape Parkins

ForwardInlet

WINTERHARBOUR

Botel L.

MountBury

Leeson L.

Moore L.

MountBrandes

MountHo Holberg

Mountain

SCHOEN LAKEPROVINCIAL PARK

Eden Mountain

Jagged Mountain

MountRussel

MountPalmerston

Mount Cain

Adam River

Eve R

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MountAbel

MountAdam

MountHapkush

Mount Juliet

Gilford Island

Broughton Island

ECHO BAY MARINE PROVINCIAL

Hecht Beach

K I N G C O M E I N L E T

K N I G H T I N L E T

Kwatsi Bay

Mackenzie Sound

Roselley L.

Schoen L. Nisnak L.

Skidder L.

Woss Mountain

SullivanBay

Nimmo Bay

Theimer L.

HYDE CREEK

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Kyuquot

Duval Is.

TELEGRAPHCOVE

Beaver Cove

M

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ShushartieBay

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Lady Is.

Swanson Is.




Boat Bay


Numas Is.


Broughton Strait



MountSir John

Franklin Range

TsitikaMountain

MountDerby


Ida L.

Bonanza L.

BonanzaRange

WhiltillMountain

MountHoy




Klaklakama L.




HaihteRange

LukwaMountain

MountMcKelvie

MountLeiner

Woss L.

Zeballos L.

Kaipit L.

MountMarkusen

MountAshwood


MookPeak

PinderPeak

Atluck L.

Huson L.

Anutz L.

Diane L.



Moketas Is.

Union Is.


Silburn L.

GaribaldiPeaks

SnowsaddleMountain

MountRenwick


Malksope InletOuo

ukinsh

Inlet

MountSeaton

Power L.

Battle Bay


Tahsish L.

TlakwaMountain

KainumMountain

Wolfe L.

Mukwilla L.

Tsiko L.

MountKinman

KarmutzenMountain

Nim

pkish L

Iron L.

Trout L.

Maynard L.

Victoria L.

Benson L.

Kathleen L.

Three Isle L.

Keogh L.

Alice L.

Kashutl Inlet

Fair Harbour

SlateMountain

Castle Mountain



LewisCove

Drury Inlet

Raynor Group

BlundonHarbour

Browning Is.


O'Conner L.

TwinPeaks

Masterman Is.

Peel Is.


HardyBay

FORT RUPERT

PORTHARDY

COAL HARBOUR

Quatse L.

Frances L.


Rupert Inlet

Holberg Inlet

Early Bird Cove

Colony L.MountByng

QUATSINO

Drake Is.

Buchholz Channel

Georgie L.


Mountain




Nigei Is.

Balaclava Is.

Hurst Is.

Go le tas Channe l

PembertonHills


ComstockMountain

WolfendenMountain

MountKotzebue


Klaskino Inlet

Side Bay

Klaskish Inlet

LeMare L.


Menziesia L.

Gaultheria L.

JohnsonLagoon

Naspa

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ButtonPeak

AcousPeninsula

MountClark

McKaySummit

MountPickering

RestlessMountain


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Hope Is.

Cape Sutil

ShuttleworthBight

Christensen Pt.

NissenBightNels

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Lowrie Bay

SAN JOSEF BAY

CapeRussell

William L.

Brink L.


HOLBERG

KnobHill

ShushartieSaddle

CapePalmerston

Commerell Pt.

Topknot Bay

Grant Bay

Cape Parkins

ForwardInlet

WINTERHARBOUR

Botel L.

MountBury

Leeson L.

Moore L.

MountBrandes

MountHo Holberg

Mountain


Eden Mountain

Jagged Mountain

MountRussel

MountPalmerston

Mount Cain

Adam River

Eve R

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MountAbel

MountAdam

MountHapkush

Mount Juliet

Gilford Island

Broughton Island


Hecht Beach



Kwatsi Bay

Mackenzie Sound

Roselley L.

Schoen L. Nisnak L.

Skidder L.

Woss Mountain

SullivanBay

Nimmo Bay

Theimer L.

HYDE CREEK

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Viner Sound

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Kyuquot

Duval Is.

TELEGRAPHCOVE

Beaver Cove

M

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ShushartieBay

SUTLEJ

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TRIBUNE CHANNEL

Port Alice

www.portalice.ca

Your gatewaY to the wild west coast

Visit this beautiful village, set in

the vast area of wilderness.

this is the gateway to the remote sandy beach

es of the wild

west coast.

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Lady Is.

Swanson Is.




Boat Bay


Numas Is.


Broughton Strait



MountSir John

Franklin Range

TsitikaMountain

MountDerby


Ida L.

Bonanza L.

BonanzaRange

WhiltillMountain

MountHoy




Klaklakama L.




HaihteRange

LukwaMountain

MountMcKelvie

MountLeiner

Woss L.

Zeballos L.

Kaipit L.

MountMarkusen

MountAshwood


MookPeak

PinderPeak

Atluck L.

Huson L.

Anutz L.

Diane L.



Moketas Is.

Union Is.


Silburn L.

GaribaldiPeaks

SnowsaddleMountain

MountRenwick


Malksope InletOuo

ukinsh

Inlet

MountSeaton

Power L.

Battle Bay


Tahsish L.

TlakwaMountain

KainumMountain

Wolfe L.

Mukwilla L.

Tsiko L.

MountKinman

KarmutzenMountain

Nim

pkish L

Iron L.

Trout L.

Maynard L.

Victoria L.

Benson L.

Kathleen L.

Three Isle L.

Keogh L.

Alice L.

Kashutl Inlet

Fair Harbour

SlateMountain

Castle Mountain



LewisCove

Drury Inlet

Raynor Group

BlundonHarbour

Browning Is.


O'Conner L.

TwinPeaks

Masterman Is.

Peel Is.


HardyBay

FORT RUPERT

PORTHARDY

COAL HARBOUR

Quatse L.

Frances L.


Rupert Inlet

Holberg Inlet

Early Bird Cove

Colony L.MountByng

QUATSINO

Drake Is.

Buchholz Channel

Georgie L.


Mountain




Nigei Is.

Balaclava Is.

Hurst Is.

Go le tas Channe l

PembertonHills


ComstockMountain

WolfendenMountain

MountKotzebue


Klaskino Inlet

Side Bay

Klaskish Inlet

LeMare L.


Menziesia L.

Gaultheria L.

JohnsonLagoon

Naspa

rti In

let

ButtonPeak

AcousPeninsula

MountClark

McKaySummit

MountPickering

RestlessMountain


QU ATSIN O SOUN D

Hope Is.

Cape Sutil

ShuttleworthBight

Christensen Pt.

NissenBightNels

BightCAPESCOTT

Han

sen

Lago

onGuiseBay

Lowrie Bay

SAN JOSEF BAY

CapeRussell

William L.

Brink L.


HOLBERG

KnobHill

ShushartieSaddle

CapePalmerston

Commerell Pt.

Topknot Bay

Grant Bay

Cape Parkins

ForwardInlet

WINTERHARBOUR

Botel L.

MountBury

Leeson L.

Moore L.

MountBrandes

MountHo Holberg

Mountain


Eden Mountain

Jagged Mountain

MountRussel

MountPalmerston

Mount Cain

Adam River

Eve R

iver

MountAbel

MountAdam

MountHapkush

Mount Juliet

Gilford Island

Broughton Island


Hecht Beach



Kwatsi Bay

Mackenzie Sound

Roselley L.

Schoen L. Nisnak L.

Skidder L.

Woss Mountain

SullivanBay

Nimmo Bay

Theimer L.

HYDE CREEK

PORTALICE

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WishartPeninsula

Viner Sound

HealthBay

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Nahwitti L.

GoodingCove

Zeballos

ZeballosInlet

EspinosaInlet

KYUQUOT SOUND

Kyuquot

Duval Is.

TELEGRAPHCOVE

Beaver Cove

M

ahatta Cr.

ShushartieBay

SUTLEJ

CHANNEL

TRIBUNE CHANNEL

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Port Alicecommunities

P eaceful Port Alice attracts fresh-air enthusiasts craving crowd-free access to the great outdoors. Perched on a pretty hillside facing Neroutsos Inlet, this thriving community is the most

southerly access point to Quatsino Sound, the spectacularly beautiful ocean inlet that cuts deep inland and gives kayakers, scuba divers and sports fishermen access to the open Pacific.

The town serves as a base camp for expeditions via boat or logging road to such remote getaways as Side Bay, Gooding Cove, Harvey Cove, Brooks Peninsula and Klaskino Inlet. Public launching facilities offer easy ocean access for travelers towing their own boats. Get out on the water with a local charter fishing or wildlife-viewing guide. For wilderness hiking explore the Marble River Trail that leads to breathtaking Bear Falls. It’s located just off the newly repaved on Hwy 30 to Port Alice. Also not far from town are the Link River and Spruce Bay campgrounds at Victoria and Alice lakes, both favourite spots for freshwater fishing and outdoor recreation.

Cyclists of all skill levels tackle the trails on Rumble Mountain and experienced daredevils compete in the annual Rumblefest event in June. Geology buffs are fascinated by Devil’s Bath, Disappearing River and the Eternal Fountain, all part of the vast stretches of limestone that make Vancouver Island North prime spelunking (caving) country. Also nearby is the Port Alice Golf and Country Club, a challenging nine-hole course set against glorious mountain vistas.

Visitors to Port Alice will find beautiful and modern B&B’s, vacation rental homes, a hotel and a full-service campground. Services include grocery, hardware and liquor stores, a bank and restaurants.

The Tourism & Heritage Centre offers information for travelers and a well-documented look into Port Alice’s past. Enjoy its present when strolling the Seawalk, a wheelchair-accessible pathway that follows the community coastline. Have a picnic here, hike to Walk-out island when the tide is out and bring a pair of binoculars. Hundreds of species of birds visit Neroutsos Inlet throughout the year, and these same waters are home to orca, humpback and grey whales, Stellar sea lions and salmon.

So whether you are seeking a quiet place to relax, surrounded by majestic west coast scenery or you are a do-it-yourself adventurer, Port Alice is a community that meets your needs.


Port Alice RV Park & Campground& Oceanview Restaurantfull hookupscablevisiontentinglaundry facilitieswheelchair accessibleboat storagecoffee shopfull washrooms with large showers

Ozzie & Retta Vezina

1201 Marine Dr.Port Alice, BC

(250) 284-3422

Beautiful

oceanviewPort Alice, BCPoPPoPoPortrt A Alilicececec , , BCBCC

Inlet Haven B&B• totally private

entrances • all rooms non-

smoking• wireless Internet • pets & children

welcome

Jim & Bonnie Overland

[email protected]

250-284-3216


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C O P P E R C O A S T

Private ~ Protected ~ PeacefulStay a night, a week

or a lifetime

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Welcome to

Port AliceGateway to the Wild West Coast

Food & Beverage Services

• J&K’s Takeaway• Ocean View Restaurant• Port Alice Golf Club (summer only)• Quatsino Chalet Restaurant & Lounge• Royal Canadian Legion• Victorian Steak House

Charters

Castaway Marine Charterswww.castawaymarine.ca250-284-3572 or 250-209-2599

Rumble Beach Fishing Charterswww.rumblebeachfi shingcharters.com250-284-6204 or 250-209-2779

P.A.M. Fishing Charterswww.portaliceb-b.com250-284-3379

For more information

Web: www.portalice.caEmail: [email protected]: 250.284.3391Fax: 250.284.3416

The Village of Port Alice lies at the end of a scenic 30 minute drive along Highway 30, which is

accessed off Highway 19 between Port McNeill and Port Hardy. After taking the highway’s last turn into the community, visitors will marvel at the vastness of the majestic ocean inlet and lush green forest into which Port Alice is nestled. Regular sightings of eagles, deer, various fish and whale species, sea lions and even the odd black bear immediately let visitors know they have broken away from the bustle of urban living. At the same time, a wide range of community services, accommodations, food & beverage services, sightseeing or fishing charters and, some very popular seasonal special events provide travelers with a wide range of modern amenities. For the do-it-yourself adventurer Port Alice and area is a mecca of outdoor opportunities; camping, kayaking, fishing, hiking, caving, mountain biking….stop into the Village’s Tourism Information & Heritage Centre for detailed information. The well-kept Village boasts friendly people, a scenic sea-walk spanning the length of town and an oceanside park to enjoy a picnic. Port Alice looks forward to hosting you!

• RV Park & Campgrounds

• Free Sani-Dump• Boat Launch• Health Centre• Bank & ATM• Gas Station• Boat Fuel Services• Fishing & Sightseeing

Charters

• Thrift Store• Hardware Store• Food & Beverage

Services• Tourism & Heritage

Centre• Grocery Stores• Post Offi ce• Liquor Store• Library

Copper Coastwww.coppercoastresort.com

1-877-762-2628

Forest Grove Apts250.284.6323

Inlet Haven B&Bwww.inlethaven.com

250.284.6323

P.A.M. B&Bwww.portaliceb-b.com

250.284.3379

Port Alice RV Park & Campground250.284.3422The Sandy Pines Vacation Rentalwww.wix.com/mherli/port-alice

250.284.6323

Quatsino Chalet Hotel250.284.3338

Westgate B&[email protected]

250.284.3558

Accommodations

• RumbleFest Bike Race• Oscar Hickes Memorial Hockey Tournament• Port Alice Christmas Craft Fair• Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair

Special Events (Please call for dates - 250-284-3391)

Port Alice Offers


Welcome to

Port AliceGateway to the Wild West Coast

Food & Beverage Services

• J&K’s Takeaway• Ocean View Restaurant• Port Alice Golf Club (summer only)• Quatsino Chalet Restaurant & Lounge• Royal Canadian Legion• Victorian Steak House

Charters

Castaway Marine Charterswww.castawaymarine.ca250-284-3572 or 250-209-2599

Rumble Beach Fishing Charterswww.rumblebeachfi shingcharters.com250-284-6204 or 250-209-2779

P.A.M. Fishing Charterswww.portaliceb-b.com250-284-3379

For more information

Web: www.portalice.caEmail: [email protected]: 250.284.3391Fax: 250.284.3416

The Village of Port Alice lies at the end of a scenic 30 minute drive along Highway 30, which is

accessed off Highway 19 between Port McNeill and Port Hardy. After taking the highway’s last turn into the community, visitors will marvel at the vastness of the majestic ocean inlet and lush green forest into which Port Alice is nestled. Regular sightings of eagles, deer, various fish and whale species, sea lions and even the odd black bear immediately let visitors know they have broken away from the bustle of urban living. At the same time, a wide range of community services, accommodations, food & beverage services, sightseeing or fishing charters and, some very popular seasonal special events provide travelers with a wide range of modern amenities. For the do-it-yourself adventurer Port Alice and area is a mecca of outdoor opportunities; camping, kayaking, fishing, hiking, caving, mountain biking….stop into the Village’s Tourism Information & Heritage Centre for detailed information. The well-kept Village boasts friendly people, a scenic sea-walk spanning the length of town and an oceanside park to enjoy a picnic. Port Alice looks forward to hosting you!

• RV Park & Campgrounds

• Free Sani-Dump• Boat Launch• Health Centre• Bank & ATM• Gas Station• Boat Fuel Services• Fishing & Sightseeing

Charters

• Thrift Store• Hardware Store• Food & Beverage

Services• Tourism & Heritage

Centre• Grocery Stores• Post Offi ce• Liquor Store• Library

Copper Coastwww.coppercoastresort.com

1-877-762-2628

Forest Grove Apts250.284.6323

Inlet Haven B&Bwww.inlethaven.com

250.284.6323

P.A.M. B&Bwww.portaliceb-b.com

250.284.3379

Port Alice RV Park & Campground250.284.3422The Sandy Pines Vacation Rentalwww.wix.com/mherli/port-alice

250.284.6323

Quatsino Chalet Hotel250.284.3338

Westgate B&[email protected]

250.284.3558

Accommodations

• RumbleFest Bike Race• Oscar Hickes Memorial Hockey Tournament• Port Alice Christmas Craft Fair• Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair

Special Events (Please call for dates - 250-284-3391)

Port Alice Offers



www.PortHardy.travelVisitor Centre 1-866-427-3901

Communities

Port Hardy

Open 7 days a week to serve you

• Camping• Fishing• Housewares

• Hardware• & much

much more!

7070 Market StreetPort Hardy

250-949-7155

Your one stop fi shing store!

5-Pin BowlingCome in and enjoy day or evening bowling

Monday - Wednesday ................... ClosedSunday ................................................................... Closed

Thursday .............................................................3-9pm

Cosmic Bowling ScheduleFriday ..................................................................3-10pmSaturday ..........................................................1-10pm

7210 Market StreetPort Hardy

250-949-6307

No fi sh biting? Do you have a larger group? Need something to do?If so call & set up a private time…we’ll be glad to accommodate you.

communities | port hardy


Fresh Seafood & European SpecialtiesFully Licensed

Open Wed-Sun: 5pm-9pm • Closed Mon & Tues250-902-0366

8405 Byng Road Port Hardy (across from the fi sh hatchery)

#1-7025 Market St, Port Hardy

250-949-9002Fax: 250-949-8029

No Credit CheckOpen 7 days per week

Mon-Fri: 9am-8pmSat: 9am-5pm • Sun: 11am-4pm

Instant Money TransfersPhone Cards

Cheque CashingPre-paid Mastercards

License #50218


V ancouver island north’s largest centre (population: 4,000) offers a friendly, downhome version of life marked by creature comforts (restaurants, shopping, oceanside parks), plenty of accommodations, a developing

ecotourism industry and easy access to the wild splendor that surrounds the town on all sides.

Bc Ferries’ famous 15-hour “inside Passage” day cruises to Prince Rupert on the mainland arrive and depart from nearby Bear cove, as do summer-only sailings on the “Discovery coast” route. Port Hardy is also the main departure point for water taxis and land shuttles destined for the north coast trail.

“Live the Adventure” is Port Hardy’s motto, and many ferry passengers wisely book rooms and explore for a few days before or after their sailings. Land based adventurers discover hiking, caving and wildlife such as black bears and bald eagles. Wildlife-watching daytrips also depart from a bustling town marina packed with fishing vessels and visiting pleasure craft. orcas, humpbacks and dolphins are lurking just offshore in the Johnstone strait while longer treks head to grizzly bear country on the mainland central coast. Also nearby is big-wave surfing at Raft cove, world-class scuba diving at God’s Pocket Provincial marine Park, and freshwater fishing in local lakes and river systems. coal Harbour, just 20 minutes away by car, provides boaters and kayakers with easy access to the west coast via Quatsino sound.

Another supremely pleasurable option is to simply hang out in Port Hardy and enjoy the myriad pleasures found within town limits. Picnic with the family at storey’s Beach. shop on market street for locally produced arts, crafts, chocolate and fresh seafood (the town is famous for its smoked and candied salmon). snap pictures of the chainsaw carvings at carrot Park. thrill to stock car and motocross races in the summer. step back into the past at the Port Hardy museum and Archives. or take a pleasant stroll from the marina to the new Quatse salmon stewardship centre, an interpretive exhibition space and hatchery rolled into one modern facility.

totem poles dotted throughout Port Hardy are a tribute to the First nations’ who have lived off the resources of land and sea here for over 8,000 years. today’s Kwakiutl First nation reside in Fort Rupert, a few minutes south of town with its colourful totems, cemetery and the last crumbling remains of a Hudson’s Bay company trading post. internationally renowned carvers demonstrate their skills, crack jokes and share stories at the copper maker Gallery, a must-visit for art collectors.

the friendly staff at the Visitor centre, open year-round in the heart of town, are happy to assist with information on local attractions and activities. make your choice from a diverse slate of accommodations that include hotels, B&Bs, cabins, cottages, hostels and campgrounds.

Explore our unique habitat displays and get up close and personal with salmon. See salmon predators and prey and fi nd out who’s eating who in the ecosystem.

A visit to the Salmon Centre is a fun and educational experience for all ages.

Find out what the staff at the Salmon Centre are doing to help maintain healthy salmon stocks.

Next to the Quatse River Campground, just minutes from the airport, ferry or downtown.

8400 Byng Road, Port HardyCall 250-902-0336 or 250-949-9022

Open May through September, Wednesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

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Island Salmon Enhancement Association. All proceeds support Salmon Enhancement

activities on Northern Vancouver Island.

QUATSE RIVERRegional Park & Campground

Port Hardy, BC

• 62 tenting or RV sites• power (30 amp) and water hookups• sani-dump• free hot showers• coin laundry• fi rewood “by donation”• hiking and fi shing trails• wheelchair accessible• leashed pets welcome• WIFI Internet• reservations recommended

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The campground is situated within a richly forested regional park containing trees hundreds of years old, with the wild fl ora and fauna found in old growth forests.All campsites are conveniently located close to fi rewood, washrooms, and a resident manager.The Quatse River Campground is operated by the Northern Vancouver Island Salmon Enhancement Association. Proceeds generated in the campground support Salmon Enhancement activities on Northern Vancouver Island.

Your hosts: Ray and Dianne VolkFor more information and reservations:

Tel: 250-949-2395Toll Free: 1-866-949-2395Email: [email protected]

We are located at 8400 Byng Road, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0, next to the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre.

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~ Panoramic ocean view from the rooms. ~ Ferry shuttle available through North Island Transportation.~ Limited number of pet-friendly rooms available.~ Senior/corporate discount rates available off the peak season.~ Wireless Internet in the building.~ Some triple rooms available.~ All rooms are accessible by stairs only.

~ Tempura~ Rolls~ Donburi

~ Teriyaki~ Maki~ Nigiri

~ Sashimi~ Bento

NORTH SHORE INN

www.northshoreinnph.comemail: [email protected] ~ 1-877-949-85167370 Market Street, Port Hardy

at the North Shore Inn250-949-8755

Toudai Sushi

Menu Choices

250-949-6484

www.scotiabayresort.com


To Ferry, Airport

& Storey’s Beach

Ferr

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LIVE THE ADVENTURE

Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce

Tel: 1-866-427-3901250-949-7622

www.ph-chamber.bc.ca

Tourism Port Hardywww.porthardy.travel

COME TO PORT HARDY…

LIVE THE ADVENTURE

Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce

Tel: 1-866-427-3901250-949-7622

www.ph-chamber.bc.ca

Tourism Port Hardywww.porthardy.travel

COME TO PORT HARDY…

Backpackers Welcome to Port Hardy

North Coast Trail Backpackers Hostel

For Reservations call 1-866-448-6303 or 250-949-9441

[email protected] • www.northcoasthostel.com

8635 Granville St

• Open Year Round• Free Ferry Pickup• Private & Dorm

Rooms• Groups & Tours

Welcome• Secure Storage:

Bikes, Kayaks &

Motorbikes• Free Parking• Drying area• Lockers• Games Room: TV &

WiFi (free)• Free Morning

Coffee & Toast

• Kitchen & Laundry• Trail Guides• Kayaking, Bears &

Eagles• Fishing & Diving• Sunset Harbour

Tours• Barbeques

Your Hosts:Anne & Rob

Centrally located in downtown Port HardyFireside Grill RestaurantFree wireless high speed Internet in roomsMicrowave, fridge, coffeemaker & cable TVComplimentary Continental breakfastFree extended & oversize vehicle parkingPet friendlyBanquet & meeting rooms

Book your adventure with us:Fishing ChartersLand & Sea ToursHikingWhale WatchingBike RentalKayaking

For reservations call 250-949-8899 or email [email protected]

The Hotel with Heart

North Coast TrailShuttle

One stop land and

water transport

1-800-246-0093250-949-6541

[email protected]

May 15th

toSept. 15th

Box 580Port Hardy, BCV0N 2P0


4200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W6

Offi ce Phone: 250-758-7653 Cell: 250-230-5220

North Island

“I’ll travel the island for you”

1-800-779-4966

www.merrileetognela.comwww.coastrealty.com

[email protected]

Serving the

For all your real estate needs…call Merrilee

Merrilee

Tognela

❖ full facilities

❖ small boat wharf

❖ pets allowed

❖ showers & more!

In the rainforest of the North Island

250.949.6753250.949.7454

[email protected]

family owned and operated

Located on Bear Cove Road • Box 801, Port Hardy, BC

campsiteI th i f t f th N th I l dd

Wildwoods

Stryker Electronics Ltd.

6710 Hardy Bay Rd, Port Hardyph: 250-949-8022 • fax: 250-949-8077

[email protected]

Marine Electronics & Supplies

Sales & ServiceCertifi ed inboard/outboard mechanic


Steve L. Fines photo


Take Port Alice Hwy turnoff, only 2 minutes away.

Seven Hills Golf Country Club

250-949-9818

• Par 35 rating 68.7/slope 128

• Pro Shop• Restaurant (fully

licensed)• Driving range• Club rentals• RV sites - full

hook-up• Power cart rentals,

club rentals

A scenic 9 hole course nested in the North Island forest and rated as one

of BC’s best 9 hole courses.

Par 35 rating licensed) hoo

North IslandTransportation Services Ltd

Box 1074, Port Hardy, BC V0N2P0Email: [email protected]

Shuttle ServicePort Hardy to & from

BC Ferries Bear Cove Terminal

Port Hardy to & from Port Hardy Airport

Local freight & passenger

transportation is our specialty

250-949-6300

6555 Hardy Bay Rd., Port Hardy, BC • 1.877.902.0459 • www.quarterdeckresort.net


Jessie Roland

250-949-8953


V0N 2P0

ArtistGardener

Nature Lover

Come paint & visit the

North Island

Best rates on the North Island


Unlike Anywhere You’ve Ever Stayed…

We specialize in Salt Water Fishing Adventures

~ Captivating Ocean Views ~~ Jacuzzi Baths ~ Free Wireless Internet ~

~ Fireplaces ~ Satellite TV ~~ Kitchenettes ~

Look for our exciting new features coming in 2011!

1-877-949-7939www.bearcovecottages.ca ~ [email protected]

Luxurious, modern cabins high

over Hardy Bay.—Sunset Magazine

In the heart of Port Hardy lies the Thunderbird Mall, with specialized shops and services to serve you.

The only enclosed mall north of Campbell River.

8950 Granville St.PO Box 1980, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0Administration Offi cePhone: (250) 949-8623Fax: (250) [email protected] Centre of It All

Locally owned and operated

Earn Free Rewards on almost everything you buy including prescriptions.

Apply for your free card today!

…people helping people

1584 Broughton Blvd, Port McNeill 250-956-3126

Thunderbird Mall, Port Hardy 250-949-9522

Two locations to serve you better!

REWARD YOURSELF!

Glen Lyon Inn & Suites

Spectacular ocean view rooms with modern facilities, executive, family & honeymoon suites

250.949.71151.877.949.7115 (US & Canada) • Fax: 250.949.74156435 Hardy Bay Road, Box 103 Port Hardy, V0N 2P0

www.glenlyoninn.com • [email protected]


communities

Port mcneillGateway to the Broughton Archipelagowww.PortMcNeill.netVisitor Centre 250-956-3131

JustArt Gallery

#18-1705 Campbell Way, Port McNeill250-956-4908 - [email protected] - www.justart.ca

Windsor Plywood• doors • hardwood flooring • mouldings • stains and finishes • hardware

• cabinetwoods • lumber • plywood • laminate floors • adhesives • craft and hobby supplies • spindles • expert advice • and so much more!

PORT MCNEILL

1528 BROUGHTON BLVD

Ph: 250-956-3367Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Sat: 8:30am - 5:00pm • Closed Sundaywww.windsorplywood.com

Windsor Plywood

located in the Haida-Way HotelPort McNeill, BC

250-956-3263www.pmhotels.com

You will enjoy the relaxing ambiance of our dining room, fresh premium

seafood. Our adjoining family restaurant has a great

children’s menu and the best fi sh & chips on the North Island…all at affordable

prices.Reservations are suggested.

Take-out and delivery available

250-956-2881#2-311 Hemlock St.

Port McNeill

Your Neighbourhood Grocer

We deliver!President’s Choice

Weekly Flyer Instore

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T he north island’s second largest centre, Port mcneill is an ecotourism capital two hours north of campbell River and four hours drive from Bc Ferries terminals in nanaimo. that’s not far given that the town provides

direct access to the pristine channels, mazy waterways and sheltered moorages of the Broughton Archipelago Provincial marine Park. this postcard collection of dozens of small, undeveloped islands at the mouth of the Knight inlet is renowned world-wide for whale watching, sea kayaking and scuba diving. each of these pastimes is expertly served by a full array of guides, suppliers and rental operations.

many visitors settle in before and after their maritime outings by booking local accommodations and exploring this friendly seaside town. Dine on fresh-caught fish with a heaping side order of chips. Learn about the area’s ancient and contemporary history at the Port mcneill Heritage museum. Walk the schoolhouse creek trail or play a round or two with an ocean view at the par 3 golf course. take photos of friends and loved ones dwarfed by the world’s largest sitka spruce burl. (A burl is the odd outgrowth of wood that grows from the trunks of big trees).

one favourite destination is the seawall and newly expanded harbour area. Drink in the ocean views here while checking out a busy waterfront dotted with pleasure craft, fishing boats and float planes. Hikers and cyclists often leave their cars in Port mcneill and take Bc Ferries sailings to nearby Alert Bay and sointula, both wonderful daytrip destinations with plenty of heritage, history and natural splendor. Another option: A hiking, fishing or sightseeing adventure via helicopter to the region’s remote and wild backcountry.

the leading attraction for visitors, of course, is the off-shore wildlife. several hundred resident orcas (killer whales) play, feed, and rub their bellies on pebbled beaches. migratory humpback whales pass through in the spring and fall. Dolphins, porpoises, steller sea lions and a who’s who of seabirds are also favourite camera subjects. Local guides offer everything from daytrips to week-long adventures. there’s also a host of fishing charter operations here plying the calm waters for chinook, sockeye and pink salmon.



Gateway to the Broughton Archipelago

Abundant WildlifeOcean Vistas

Majestic Mountains

Whale WatchingKayaking

World Class Fishing

Port McNeill Visitor Centre1-888-956-3131

1594 Beach Drive, Box 129Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0email: [email protected]

www.portmcneill.net

Port McNeill Museum250-956-9898

351 Shelley CrescentPort McNeill, BC V0N 2R0


Complete ShoppingPort McNeill

Groceries • Produce • MeatDairy • Deli • Bakery

Huge Selection • Friendly Staff

Open daily 8 am - 9 pm

250-956-4404


Adults only fi tness centrePool ~ Sauna ~ Hottub

~ Pedicures~ Manicures~ Waxing

~ Body Treatment~ Facials

~ Massage

1-866-956-4900www.blackbearresort.net


Cedar Park Resort & Golfi ngRV Sites • Cottages • Golfing

Cedar Park is a privately owned resort, overlooking historical Haddington Island.We have clean, modern, well equipped cottages, with full kitchens.The RV sites are spacious grassy areas with full hook up.All our accommodations have wireless Internet service.9 Hole Par 3 Golfing, and also Frisbee Disc Golfing.The golf course features a park like setting, with a panoramic view of the coastal range.

For further information or reservations please contact:

Ph: 250-902-9346Fx: 250-956-2222Box 608Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

Email: [email protected]

Cedar Park

Haida-Way Motor Inn

1-800-956-3373 • 250-956-33731817 Campbell Way, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

www.pmhotels.com

Central Location, Close to Marina & DowntownCafé, Dining Room, PubCold Beer & Wine Store on SiteFree Wireless Internet AccessMicrowave, Fridge, Coffeemaker in Each RoomComplementary Breakfast included in Regular Room Rate

Only 30 minutes from Port Hardy and the Prince Rupert Ferry & 20 minutes from Telegraph Cove

Reservations & InformationToll Free: 1-877-956-3304Ph. 250-956-3304 • Fax 250-956-4531www.dalewoodinn.com • [email protected]

Restaurant • Cold Beer & Wine •

Pub •Greyhound Service •

Fitness Centre • Taxi •

Dan Hillert photo


ACTIVITIES

Recreation Sites

SaywardElk Creek Forest recreation Site .......................250.282.0018..................................................(just north of the Sayward Junction)Fisherboy Trailer Park ..........................................250.282.3204............................................................................1546 Sayward RoadVillage Centre Campground ...............................250.282.5512 ........................................................................... Info at Village Officewhite river Court ........................... On the Old Island Highway

woSS/ NimPkiShBonanza Lake ......................................www.SitesAndTrailsBC.caFrom Port McNeill, travel 46 km southeast on Hwy 19. Turn left across from the Zeballos turnoff.Nimpkish Lake Provincial Park ................................................ .............................................................. www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparksLocated at south end of Nimpkish Lake; reached by boat or by road via Hwy 19 south of Port McNeill.

Vernon Lake ........................ 25 km SE of Woss, via logging road

CaPE SCoTTCape Scott Provincial Park .............................................................. www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparksraft Cove Provincial Park ........... www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparksSan Josef heritage Park ................ www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks ...................................................................................... 250-286-9422

ZEBaLLoS & ZEBaLLoS roadanutz Lake .......On River Main Rd, off the main road to Zeballosatluck Lake .... Access via Atluck Rd, off the main road to ZeballosCevallos Campsite ............ www.zeballos.com • 250.761.4229Fair harbour Campsite 35km NW of Zeballos, via logging roadresolution Campsite At Rhodes Creek 5km from Zeballos, on .............................................................................. Fair Harbour RoadSwan Song ...............................................................In Fair HarbourZeballos rV Park ............... www.zeballos.com • 250.761.4694

TELEgraPh CoVEalder Bay resort.....www.AlderBayResort.com • 888.956.4117Telegraph Cove resort .........www.TelegraphCoveResort.com ........................................................................800.200.HOOK (4665)Telegraph Cove marina & rV Park ......www.TelegraphCove.ca .......................................................................................877.835.2683

PorT mCNEiLLBroughton Strait Campground ......................www.rdmw.bc.ca .......................................................................................250.956.3224Cedar Park resort & golfing...............................250.956.2270Cluxewe resort ....................www.cluxewe.com • 250.949.0378

o’Connor Lake...11km NW of Port McNeill, Keogh Rd to Benson Lake, then West Main Rd.Seven hills golf & rV Park ..................................250.949.9818

aLErT Bayalert Bay Campground ........ www.AlertBay.ca • 250.949.7015

SoiNTuLaBere Point ...............................................................www.rdmw.bc.ca .......................................................................................250.956.3301Harmony Shores Campground ......................www.Sointulainfo.ca .......................................................................................250.973.6143

hoLBErggeorgie Lake ..................... Use the secondary road 6.5km W of Port Hardy off the mail road to HolbergThere are also campsites at Koprino, Nahwitti Lake, Rupert Arm, San Josef River, and Swan Lake.

wiNTEr harBourBotel Park & Trail ......www.WinterHarbour.ca • 250.969.4333kwaksistah Campground .. www.rdmw.bc.ca • 250.956.3301winter harbour marina & rV ... www.winterharbourlodge.ca .......................................................................................800.760-5562The outpost at winter harbour ...........www.winterharbour.ca ...................................................................................... 250-969-4333

PorT aLiCEalice LakeBeaver LakeLink river reg. Park ............. www.rdmw.bc.ca •250.956.3301mahatta river ........................ www.rdmw.bc.ca • 250.956.3301marble river Prov. Park............... www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks .......................................................................................800.689.9025Port alice rV & Campground .............................250.284.3422 ..............................................................................1201 Marine DriveSpruce BayVictoria Lake

PorT hardyStryker Bay rV Park ...888.839.8022 • [email protected] river .............................. www.QuatseCampground.com .......................................................................................866.949.2395Sunny Sanctuary ............................... www.sunnysanctuary.com .......................................................................................866.251.4556wildwoods ....................................www.wildwoodscampsite.com ...................................................................................... 250-949-6753

BC’s Forest Service maintains several campgrounds, and most can only be accessed via logging roads. While rustic and with minimal facilities, these campgrounds are perfect for those wanting to linger in the wild heart of nature.

Check at local bookstores and gas stations for a copy of one of several highly recommended back-trail guidebooks available locally.


Sayward Junction

• Propane• Diesel

• Gas• Souvenirs

Open 7 days a weekSummer (May 1) 7 am - 9 pmWinter (Sept 15) 7 am - 8 pm

Cypress Tree Innlocated next door to Sayward Junction Gas & Convenience Store

250.282.3648fax: 250.282-3648

[email protected]

corner of Sayward turnoff & Island Highway

Cypress Tree Cold Beer & WineOpen 7 days a week

COLD BEER AT LIQUOR STORE PRICES

Gas & Convenience

& much more at the Junction

250.282.3232Open 7 days a week • 6 am - 10 pm

Home CookingFree Internet access & Free long distance anywhere in North America available to customers

Re-opening May 1st, 2011- September 30th • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Get your Expressos, lattes, cappuccinos, fruit smoothies.We also have 16 different fl avours of ice cream

CYPRESS COFFEE HUT & GALLERY

Glenn Greensides, world renown for his large wooden carvings, will be doing chainsaw carving here this year.

Fisherboy Parkmotel • campground • store • liquor

1546 Sayward Road, Sayward, BC250-282-3204 • 1-866-357-0598

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Open Y ear Round

Wir sprechen Deutsch

Just a walk from the golf course

• motel units• cabins with or without

kitchens• pet friendly

campground with RV sites

• coin-operated hot showers & laundromat

Largest private chainsaw carving collection on the

island

Come Golf one of Vancouver Island’s toughest 9 hole executive courses.

The course is open daily from 9am to 7pmweather permitting April to Oct. 31

Club House is open from 10am to 7pm where you can rent clubs and pull carts.

There are balls, tees, snacks, drinks, and gifts for sale.

$14 for nine $25.50 for 18

250-282-3649www.golfsayward.ca

Salmon River InnStay in the wilderness with the comfort of home

Try some home cooked meals in our restaurant

Enjoy the friendly staff at the pub

Close to H’Kusam Klimb, Kelsey Bay

wharf & hiking trails

Located in Sayward, BC250-282-3303250-282-3337

[email protected]

www.Sayward.caVisitor Centre 250-282-0018

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communities | Sayward


A n hour’s smooth highway drive north of campbell River, sayward is the first point of entry to Vancouver island north. this quaint and rustic village is nestled into the forested edge of peaceful

Johnstone strait. Buy provisions here, enjoy a home-cooked meal and get oriented by checking in during the summer at the Visitor information centre on the wharf for maps, accommodation information and friendly advice on how best to enjoy the area’s natural pleasures – hiking, fishing, canoeing, camping (by the village pond or right on the ocean), wildlife watching and marine outings included.

Backpackers and casual hikers have alternatives aplenty thanks to a trail network that follows ancient First nations trade routes in criss-crossing the mountains. the Dalrymple Forest interpretive trail offers a gentle self-guided stroll through a shaded glade. or test stamina and strength on the daunting Kusam Klimb, a day-long round-trip ascent and return; awe-inspiring valley views and lush alpine picnic spots reward those who reach the mile-high summit. Lovely White River Provincial Park was saved for posterity in the 1970s when three local loggers refused to cut down its remarkable stand of giant trees.

sayward is wilderness country, no question, yet it has also been tamed in beautiful fashion. nature buffs, couples and family groups wander acres of woodland trails at Victorian Garden Gate manor. Wildlife enthusiasts eager for sightings of trumpeter swans, herons, bald eagles and more head for the estuary at the salmon River Wildlife Reserve. Local guides can be hired for both fishing expeditions and wildlife viewing.

the village’s wharfs are especially busy in mid-August during the annual “tour de Rock” Fishing Derby (a fundraiser for cops for cancer). shop at the weekend summer market for local crafts and fresh produce. spend the August holiday weekend cheering on teams from across the island at the “oscar Daze” baseball tournament. And visit the Heritage Park to sit in the shade of the mighty coronation oak, planted to celebrate the 1936 coronation of england’s King George Vi.


A Place of Harmonywww.Sointulainfo.caVisitor Centre 250-973-2001

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communities | sointula

Sointula means “place of harmony’’ in Finnish. this charming seaside town on sprawling malcolm island was established in the late 19th century when a colony of scandinavian settlers arrived with utopian dreams. While

their ambitious plans were derailed within a decade, there’s no question these visionaries chose the right place for a fresh air and salt water paradise on earth.

most visitors today arrive via a 25-minute Bc Ferries sailing from Port mcneill. many park their cars and either travel as pedestrians or bring their bicycles to linger in the village of sointula itself. But the island invites exploration, and a car is helpful when exploring popular destinations like Bere Point, mitchell Bay or the Pulteney Point Lighthouse. Boaters utilize the good moorage in the malcolm island Lions Harbour.

Hikers rack up the mileage on the mateoja Heritage trail, meandering back in time to an early 1900’s homestead. Bere

Point Regional Park is the island’s only public campground. it’s the starting point for the Beautiful Bay trail, which winds along a rocky ridge that offers breathtaking ocean glimpses. some hikers are lucky enough to witness killer whales rubbing on the pebble beaches below the viewing platform at the start of the trail.

Visit the local museum to learn about the island’s unique history. Visit Bc’s longest running cooperative store, formed as the sointula co-operative store Association in 1909. many artists and musicians call malcolm island home, and their work can be enjoyed while browsing through shops, galleries and studios. the sointula Resource centre society’s visitor information staff can point the way to the island’s B&B establishments and other accommodation options.

Sea 4 Miles CottagesWhere you relax with nature

Sointula, Malcolm Island250-973-6486

www.sointulacottages.com

Oceanside retreat • cozy one or two bedrooms • kitchen equipped like home • satellite tv, playground

& more • daily & weekly rates year round

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120 site wooded R.V. Park and campsite. Campfi res permitted and fi rewood

available. Potluck dinners every Sunday.

Wastell Manor, 5 room Antique Hotel.

20 fully contained cabins and houses for rent. Many have woodstoves.

140 berth marina and launch ramp.

Marine gas, general stores, shops, wireless Internet available.

Killer Whale Cafe, Old Saltery Pub & The Cove Coffee Company

Salmon Barbeques on Wednesday & Saturday evenings at restaurant.

Great Sportfi shing Area

Fishing Charters for Salmon & Halibut

available.

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1642B Telegraph Cove Road-Box 1-8, Telegraph Cove, BC, Canada V0N 3J01-877-TEL-COVE | (250) 928-3163 | Fax: (250) 928-3162 | [email protected]

Your Telegraph Cove destinations for Over-the-water lodging, Ocean and cove view RV park, and first class marina for boats up to 65 feet long, all tide boat ramp, 15/30/50 amp power. Fishing, whale watching, grizzly bear tours, hiking, kayaking, whale museum, ample secure parking... all can be found at Telegraph Cove.

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All part of a master planned community featuring build-ready strata oceanfront homesites atTelegraph Point.

Dockside 29 suites feature full kitchens, views of historic Telegraph Cove from every unit, satellite TV, overlooks newly rebuilt Telegraph Cove Marina.

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W ildlife enthusiasts eager for close (and always safe) encounters with orcas, minkes, humpback whales and grizzly bears sail forth on guided tours from this historic

waterfront village, established in 1912 as a one-man communications centre and later home to a salmon saltery and Canadian Air Force base.

Today Telegraph Cove is a leading Vancouver Island North regional tourism destination with its restored boardwalk, resort hotel, campgrounds and two marinas where transient pleasure boats find a warm welcome. It’s the perfect departure point when tracking wildlife in the Johnstone Strait and, beyond it, the entire Broughton Archipelago. Learn about the region’s natural splendors at the Telegraph Cove Whale Interpretive Centre.

Whale watching season runs from May to October, and a comfortable, modern fleet of boats set out daily in pursuit of resident and migratory orcas, humpbacks, dolphins and sea lions. Grizzly bear safaris by boat head out from here for Knight Inlet and the Great Bear Rainforest in the foothills of the mainland Coastal Mountain range.



All roads on the North Island lead to Hwy 19. Routes into communities like Sayward, Port Alice and Coal Harbour are modern, paved thoroughfares. Other wilderness retreats and camping areas are only accessible via gravel logging

roads. Visibility along these often very dusty roads can be restricted, so extreme caution is recommended. Remember: Logging trucks always have the right of way!

Ferries and water taxis are vital transportation links. Sointula and Alert Bay are a short ferry ride from Port McNeill. Port Hardy’s Bear Cove terminal is the gateway for sailings to Prince Rupert and the Central Coast. Contact www.BCFerries.com, or phone 888.223.3779.

When travelling by water, Channel 16 is reserved for emergency communications only. Weather information is available by calling 250.949.7148, or by tuning into Channels 21B or Wx 1, 2, or 3 on your VHF radio.

Port Hardy airport has scheduled service to Vancouver and beyond. Charter companies in Port McNeill, Alert Bay and Port Hardy offer scenic flights and service to smaller communities. Seaplanes and helicopters offer flightseeing trips while also dropping off passengers at wilderness fishing lodges.

Daily scheduled bus service connects the North Island with mid and south island destinations. Terminals are in Port McNeill (250.956.3556) and Port Hardy (250.949.7532). Local transit links North Island communities and are wheelchair accessible. For scheduling and fare information, contact Mount Waddington Transit (250.956.3151).


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Transit Info 250·956·3151 • www.bctransit.com

Regional District of Mount Waddington

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Woss is the gateway to this still largely unspoiled land of thick forests, whitewater rivers, clear lakes and craggy

mountain ridges. Find it just off Highway 19 some 130 km north of Campbell River.

Logging has been a mainstay occupation here since European settlers first arrived. In fact, Woss is the site of the only operational railroad logging enterprise in Canada. Steam Locomotive 113, built in 1920 for rail logging, is a historic treasure that honours the community’s heritage.

Beyond the logging zones are emerald-green parks and backcountry wilderness. The Nimpkish Valley Ecological Reserve protects the oldest trees in the region. Schoen means “beautiful” in German, and it’s exactly the right word for Schoen Lake Provincial Park (open March to October). Boaters launch from its gravel beaches. And climbers head for the heights via the trail network here and at Pinder Peak and Rugged Mountain.

North of Woss is Nimpkish Lake, a breezy favourite with windsurfers and kiteboarders. First-time spelunkers get a taste of the sport at Little Huson Regional Park’s “walk-in” limestone caves and unique land formations.

Powder blues aren’t an issue for North Island skiers. Open on weekends and select Mondays, Mount Cain is one of BC’s best-kept secrets: a funky, community-run, family-oriented resort virtually free of line-ups. With room aplenty to carve sweeping ‘s’ patterns into the snow that’s piled up during the week, enthusiasts ride the t-bar lifts, inhale pure oxygen and test themselves on 18 runs and 457 metres of vertical drop. Café-style meals, slope-side accommodations and affordable lift prices contribute to the relaxed vibes. Off-season, Mount Cain’s high alpine meadows attract hikers and wildlife watchers.


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A remote and peaceful outdoor adventure destination on the sheltered inland Pacific coastline of Vancouver Island North, Zeballos is an hour’s drive north of Woss and west of Highway 19. This picturesque seaside village can also be reached

by backpackers and kayakers aboard the MV Uchuck III, a freight and passenger boat that winds its way here on Tuesday sailings from Gold River between June and September. Zeballos is a perfect jumping-off point for visits to spectacular Kyuquot Sound and the marine getaways at Catala and Nuchatlitz provincial parks. Hire maritime guides and their boats in town or bring your own transportation.

This was once gold-rush country. Between 1938 and 1942, a bustling town rose overnight as the fever peaked with the extraction of $13 million in claims. When the richest veins were tapped out, those who remained turned to forestry and fish processing, key industries to this day. Explore regional history at the family-friendly Zeballos Heritage Museum.

Sport fishing is a favorite way to get out on the water in pursuit of salmon, halibut, red snapper and rockfish. Troll in sheltered Zeballos Inlet. Cruise towards Esperanza Inlet and the wilder waters of the open Pacific. Or cast lines for cut-throat and rainbow trout in the Zeballos and Kaouk rivers. Scuba divers explore the rock walls at Tahsis Narrows, surfers head for Nootka Island, birdwatchers congregate in local estuaries and hikers follow the trail along the west coast of Nootka Island to Yuquot (where British explorer James Cook first met representatives from the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation one fateful day in 1778).

After enjoying the relaxed pace of Zeballos, motorists can follow the gravel road to Fair Harbour, a great launching point for marine adventures. Gorgeous, beach-lined Rugged Point Marine Park is an easy day paddle from the shoreline.

Explore Our Gold Rush HistoryTHERE’S GOLD IN THEM HILLS!Heritage buildings • Self guided walking tours • Heritage museum

OUTDOOR RECREATION PARADISESportfi sing • Kayaking • Walking trails • Birdwatching • Diving • Rock climbing

VISITOR SERVICESRestaurants • Accommodations • Camping • RV sites • Boat launch • Store • Fuel

Call us: 250-761-44299am-5pm Mon-Friwww.zeballos.com


more than a campground…an experience

Just off the Island Highway9 kms north of Port McNeill

www.cluxewe.com • [email protected]

The Kwakiutl First Nation invites you to a special place…where the Cluxewe River

meets the sea

• 12 cabins & 150 campsites, most with full hookups, many on the water

• fully equipped beach front cottages• showers, laundry, playground, boat ramp• spectacular views & sunsets

• sport fi shing• kayaking• birds, wildlife & cruise ships• marina, whale watching charters, golf course

& shopping just minutes away

Box 245, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0Cell: (250) 949-0378

Resort

Cluxewe CafeJuly & August7 days a week11:30am-8pm

Port M cNeillSharing Good Times…Naturally!

Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Centre - 1594 Beach Drive • P.O. Box 129, Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0 Email: [email protected] • www.portmcneill.net Toll Free: 1-888-956-3131

Celebrating our 50th year on the North Island!Making it Better…Growing it Great!

— Saturday, August 20, 2011 —Our town holiday…you’re invited!

Hiking • Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing • Kayaking • Biking • Diving • Caving • Golf • Birding • Whale Watching • Grizzly Tours • Museums • Arts & Culture • Dining • Recreational Boating • Amateur Sport • RVing • Camping

• Spa & Wellness • Nature Tours • Scenic Flights • Marinas & Charters • Gardens • Skiing • Hunting • Snowboarding • Cross Country Skiing • Photography

Northern Vancouver Island

Photo Courtesy of E. Hogstead

Photos Courtesy of A. Smith, G. Wickstrom, L. Webber, A. Bowers, T. Bird & O. Jorgenson

CONSUELA’SRelaxation & Well Being for

WomenHot Stone Massage w/ Thai

Stem & Paraffi n

1-250-230-0150

CANADA SEA KAYAK ADVENTURES

Canada Sea Kayak Adventures/Sea Kayak Adventures Inc - Since 1993

• Baja • British Columbia

• Johnstone Strait • God’s Pocket

1-800-616-1943www.seakayakadventures.com

LEISURE SUIT CHARTERS

• Salmon • Steelhead • Halibut

Guided Fresh & Saltwater Fishing

250-902-9493larry@leisuresuitcharters.comwww.leisuresuitcharters.com

WEST COAST HELICOPTERS

• Heli-Fishing • Heli-Skiing

• Heli-Hiking • Adventure Tours

250-956-2244www.westcoasthelicopters.com

Port McNeill Airport

OCEAN ROSE COASTAL ADVENTURES

• Guided Adventure Tours

• Photography • Whale Watching

250-902-9015www.orcaadventures.com

TIDE RIP GRIZZLY TOURS

[email protected]

250-928-30901-888-643-9319

Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet

NORTHERN LIGHTS RESTAURANT

1817 Campbell WayPort McNeill250-956-3263

“Fresh Local Seafood”

U’MISTA CULTURAL [email protected]

1-800-690-8222Aboriginal Cultural Tours

STUBBS ISLAND WHALE WATCHINGwww.stubbs-island.com

[email protected]

Fax: 250-928-31021-800-665-3066

SUPERVALU250-956-2881

Fax: 250-956-2882Seven Days a Week

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Northern Vancouver Island Visitor Guide