Port Hardy
Port Hardy (population: 3,822) is the largest community on the coast of North Vancouver Island. The gateway to the Inside Passage and Discovery Coast Passage and the northern terminus of the Vancouver Island Highway, it's where most North Island adventures begin. Because it’s a business centre as well as a tourist destination, it feels busier than other island communities of similar size. It also offers more in the way of amenities and services. Visitors can avail themselves of a full range of recreational facilities, shopping options, retail services and accommodation.
As far as outdoor recreation goes, the possibilities are almost endless but the area is particularly well known for world-class saltwater fishing, coldwater diving and wilderness hiking experiences. The art scene is dominated by Aboriginal artists, some of the best on the island, who produce exquisite pieces in a range of mediums. Magnificent Kwakiutl masks from the Port Hardy area are highly prized by collectors.
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Some popular things to see and do:
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Hiking