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Holberg Inlet Buchholz Channel Neroutsos Inlet Rupert Inlet Hardy Bay Beaver Harbour Broughton Strait Cormorant Channel Blackfish Sound Queen Charlotte Strait Goletas Channel Holberg Road Port Alic Alice Main West Main Alice Main Keogh Main Kokish Main Victoria Lake Main PORT HARDY PORT MCNEILL SOINTULA ALERT BAY TELEGRAPH COVE ER OUR COAL HARBOUR PORT ALICE LBERG QUATSINO Boomer Jerritt RECREATION MAP Online version available www.vancouverislandnorth.ca www.vancouverislandnorth.ca Grassy Point Pepper’s Point Municipal Wharf Alert Bay Harbour Cormorant Island ‘Namgis Harbour BC Ferries Terminal Tallest Totem Bighouse U’mista Cultural Centre Burial Ground Front St Alder Rd East Trail Big Tree Loop Trail #1 Main Trail Main Trail DozerTrail Migwat (seal) Giwas (Deer) Gwayam (Whale) K’u’mis (Crab) Xawi (Loon) Yola (Wind) Dto’s (Tree) Matsa (Mink) Hamumu (Butterfly) Gwawina (Raven) Kwikw (Eagle) Gwakawe (North Side) Trail #2 Trail #3 Boardwalk Hemlock St Fir St Fir St Larch St Larch St Poplar St Cedar St Front St Smittys Hill Gatu St Broughton St Ugwamalis Rd Park St Hills St 1st St Yew St 3rd St School Rd 2nd St Wood St Road St Atli St Charlotte St Airport Runway Yellow Bluff Light 0 1,200 1,600 Meters 200 800 400 Alert Bay Community Trails Trail Paved Road Gravel Road Stairway Area of Interest Campsites Lighthouse 2 3 PictureBC.ca - Alert Bay Ecological Park Boomer Jerritt - Storey’s Beach Quatse River Loop Malcolm Pt. Sandy Beach Numas Lookout Puoli Vali Canyon Eagle’s Nest Malcolm Lookout Bere Pt. Bere Pt. Campground To Sointula Pulteney Point Road Giant Sitka Spruce 64.6 m(212 ft) Trail Head Beach Access 0 1 0.6 1.3 2.3 2.5 2.7 3.4 3.5 3.9 4.2 4.7 4.9 5.1 0.75 0 1 km 0.5 Beautiful Bay Trail Logging Road Beautiful Bay Trail Bere Point Trail Campsites 6 8 www.vancouverislandnorth.ca View Online or Download at www.vinmap.ca www.rdmw.bc.ca www.vancouverislandnorth.ca Walks Within Walking Distance Top 10 Wilderness Treks Uniquely North Island Day at the Beach Communities of Vancouver Island North ALERT BAY Alert Bay on Cormorant Island (45 min ferry from Port McNeill) is rich with First Nations culture and history. Highlights: U’mista Cultural Centre, Alert Bay Library-Museum, T’sasala Cultural Group dancing at the Big House, world’s tallest Totem Pole and unique aboriginal adventures - salmon bbqs, cedar weaving and more. Bike or walk the seaside Alert Bay boardwalk and explore the Ecological Park. Hike or bike the Island trail system. Stop by the Visitor Centre for more information. COAL HARBOUR A 20-minute drive west of Port Hardy, Coal Harbour is an access point for boating and charter fishing outings to Quatsino Sound and the open Pacific. Discover the history of this quaint community by visiting the old Air Force hangar, where a long-time local has his collection of photos and artifacts on display. HOLBERG This waterfront village west of Port Hardy is the last stop before reaching the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. Linger for a bite at the local pub, visit Ronning’s Garden, a 1910 homestead between Holberg and Cape Scott with five acres of rare plantings, and check out the infamous shoe tree, on the shores of Kains Lake between Port Hardy and Holberg, with hundreds of shoes attached. PORT ALICE Perched scenically on the side of a mountain on the shore of Neroutsos Inlet, this community is a gateway to the wild west coast. Embark on a fishing or wildlife sightseeing charter. Glide into Quatsino Sound by kayak. Camp, picnic and swim at Link River Park. Golf the challenging 9-hole local golf course. Cycle the trails on Rumble Mountain. And marvel at the geological wonders of the Eternal Fountain and Devil’s Bath. Stop off at Marble River along Highway 30 for a hike to Bear Falls. Don’t miss the Port Alice Heritage Centre for local history and visitor information. PORT HARDY The location of the region’s largest town offers easy access for offshore charter tours (fishing, diving, kayaking) and hiking trips to Cape Scott and the spectacular North Coast Trail. BC Ferries sailings to Prince Rupert depart from Bear Cove just east of town. Picnic at Storey’s Beach or take a pleasant stroll from the marina to the Quatse Salmon Centre. Play 9 scenic holes of golf at the regional course found a short drive south of town. Take in the action on the track at the Tri-Port Speedway or on the dirt at the Tri-Port Motocross Track. A community museum houses artifacts highlighting the First Nation history of the area and early European settlement. Stroll the seawalk along the waterfront at Carrot Park and stop into the Visitor Centre for tourist information. PORT McNEILL Port McNeill is a welcoming coastal community with a perfect central location for daytrips on land and an access point to the pristine waters of the Broughton Archipelago. Whale watching, sea kayaking, diving, wilderness hiking and fishing guides have set up shop here. Play a round at the par-3 golf course or toss the Frisbee for a game of disc golf. Tour the wonderful display garden a short drive from town or see the world’s largest burl on display next to the community hall. Enjoy local art galleries, the heritage museum, and a harbour seawall that leads to the Visitor Centre. Find information here about local restaurants, accommodations and activities. BC Ferries sails from here to nearby Alert Bay and Sointula. QUATSINO The historic hamlet of Quatsino is accessible only by floatplane, private boat or water taxi. It’s a popular side trip for fishermen and kayakers heading to the open Pacific from Port Alice, Coal Harbour and Holberg. Visitor information and area history is found at the local museum and archives, across from the government wharf. SOINTULA This friendly community on Malcolm Island (25 min ferry from Port McNeill) gets its name from the Finnish word for “place of harmony” – an accurate description of life on this peaceful island. Check out the colourful history at the Sointula Museum, visit art studios, cycle or stroll the waterfront along the Kaleva Road Walkway and shop at the cooperative store. Campers at Bere Point Regional Park, a 20 minute drive from town, are within steps of the Beautiful Bay Trail. Visitor information can be found at the Sointula Resource Centre. TELEGRAPH COVE Wildlife enthusiasts eager for photo ops with orcas, Minkes, humpbacks and grizzly bears embark on ecotours from this waterfront village, established in 1912 as a one-man telegraph shack and later home to a lumber mill and salmon saltery. Today it’s a leading spot for North Island tourism with its boardwalk, resort, cabins, campgrounds and marinas. Learn about the world’s largest marine mammals at the Whale Interpretive Centre, then head out to sea via boat or kayak to witness them in their natural habitat. Hikers can take to the new Telegraph Trail that follows part of the original Telegraph Line. Also a great sport fishing centre for salmon and halibut. WINTER HARBOUR This quaint getaway sits on the edge of Quatsino Sound with easy access to the west coast for sport fishermen looking for a prize catch. Relax here with a favored pastime: fishing, kayaking or an outing to nearby Cape Scott or Raft Cove Provincial Parks. Stroll through the village on a seaside boardwalk, observing sea otters, bald eagles and other intertidal wildlife. A favorite local hike along the Grant Bay Trail leads to a glorious stretch of sandy beach. WOSS Situated in the heart of the Nimpkish Valley, Woss is within easy reach Woss Lake and Schoen Lake Provincial Parks, and Little Huson Regional Park Caves, the site of unique karst (limestone) formations. For a birds-eye view climb the Woss Fire Lookout Trail. Nearby Nimpkish Lake is a popular windsurfing and kiteboarding destination. World-class powder conditions and a friendly community atmosphere draw skiers and riders to the slopes of Mount Cain Ski Area each winter. If that first breath of fresh air you take as you step out the door inspires you to keep moving, do it! The cozy communities of Vancouver Island North are tucked right up against the great outdoors and you can make your way to any of these easy to moderate routes on foot. • Alert Bay Boardwalk [Alert Bay] Alert Bay Ecological Park & Trail System [Alert Bay] • Port Alice Seawalk [Port Alice] Fort Rupert Trail [Port Hardy] • Port Hardy Sea Wall [Port Hardy] • Quatse River Loop & Estuary Trails [Port Hardy] • Port McNeill Rotary Trail [Port McNeill] • Port McNeill Sea Wall [Port McNeill] Schoolhouse Creek Trail [Port McNeill] Botel Park Trail [Winter Harbour] • Kaleva Road Walkway [Sointula] Mateoja Heritage Trail [Sointula] Many people come to the north Island not so much as visitors, but as explorers. The road less travelled and the path less worn is an invitation to curious adventurers to unveil the rugged beauty that is revealed with each remarkable step. Rocky shorelines and sandy beaches, coastal rainforests and cliff side trails. One-way distances listed for these moderate and difficult routes. 1. Beautiful Bay Trail, 5 km [Sointula] 2. Cape Scott Trail, 16.8 km to Nels Bight [West Coast] 3. Fort Rupert Trail, 3.7 km [Port Hardy] 4. Marble River Trail, 4.2 km [near Port Alice] 5. North Coast Trail, 59 km [North Coast] 6. Raft Cove Trail, 2 km [West Coast] 7. San Josef Bay Trail, 2.5 km [West Coast] 8. Telegraph Trail, 3.7 km [Telegraph Cove] 9. Tex Lyon Trail, 5.5 km [Port Hardy] 10. Woss Lookout Trail, 1.8 km [Woss] • Killer whale rubbing beach at Bere Point [Bere Point Regional Park, Sointula] • Sea stacks at San Josef Bay [Cape Scott Park] Salty sea air and the sound of the ocean surround most communities of Vancouver Island North, found perched at the water’s edge. However if you are craving a wide open space where the ocean meets the land here are a few prime North Island places. Sandy Stretches • Storey’s Beach [Port Hardy] San Josef Bay [West Coast] Grant Bay [West Coast] Raft Cove [Wet Coast] Pebbly Perfection Bere Point Regional Park [Sointula] Cape Palmerston Beach [West Coast] • Cluxewe Beach [north of Port McNeill] Colapsed Rock Bridge “River” Cave Natural Bridge Viewpoint Shelter Cave Bridge Cave Atluck Creek To Hwy 19 To Huson Lake Park Boundary Park Boundary “Fern” Cave Little Huson Lake Hiking Trail Park Boundary Cliffs Boulders Cave with Horizontal Entrance Cave with Vertical Entrance Parking Little Huson Cave Park 0 50 meters 25 A B B A 71 6 8 19 19 30 30 Port Hardy Port McNeill Port Alice Marble River Campsite O’Connor Lake Rec Site Beaver Lake Rupert Inlet Three Isle Lake Maynard Lake Trout Lake Kathleen Lake Devils Bath Eternal Fountain West Main Keogh Main Keogh Main Alice Main SE Main Rd Victoria Lake Main Alice Lake Main Link River Regional Park Campsite Alice Lake Victoria Lake Clint Beek Rec Site Campsite Spruce Bay Rec Site Campsite Alice Lake Loop Paved Road Logging Road Loop Hiking Trail Campsites 68 38 41 54 23 21 32 44 72 16 53 73 42 69 17 57 55 31 52 15 77 • Remnants of early Danish settlement such as wagon wheels, wood burning stoves, and fence posts stretching out into fields created by the dyke system developed for farming near Hansen Lagoon in Cape Scott Park • Exotic pioneer garden in the middle of the coastal rainforest at the lovingly restored Ronning’s Garden [near Holberg] • Limestone landbridge at Little Huson Caves Regional Park [near Woss] • Restored fire lookout tower at the top of the Woss Lookout Trail [near Woss] • Steam locomotive 113 built in 1920 for rail logging at Woss Heritage Park [Woss] • ‘Namgis Awak’was (translated to mean “sitting on a summer seat”) structures along the Alert Bay Boardwalk [Alert Bay] • Interpretive forest trail at Beaver Lake (on opposite side of Hwy 30 from the lake) [Port Alice turn off] • Curious karst features along the Alice Lake Loop include Devil’s Bath and the Eternal Fountain [near Port Alice] • Quatse Salmon Interpretive Centre in Quatse River Regional Park [Port Hardy] • Brougthon Archipelago Provincial Park, BC’s largest marine park [accessible by boat only, 30 km east of Port McNeill] 0 5 10 15 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 2 2 3 4 km 1 1 0 Shushartie Bay Cape Sutil Shuttleworth Bight Strandby River Nahwitti River Nissen Bight Nels Bight Experiment Bight Guise Bay Hansen Lagoon William Lake Eric Lake Brink Lake Port Hardy Lowrie Bay Cape Russell San Josef Bay Cape Scott San Josef Trail Cape Scott Trail North Coast Trail Logging Road Park Boundary Parking Campsites Lighthouse San Josef Trail, Cape Scott Trail & North Coast Trail 15 52 63 64 Nels Bight, Cape Scott Park Boomer Jerritt - Cluxewe Beach San Josef Bay Boomer Jerritt - Broughton marine tour Boomer Jerritt - Little Huson Cave Park Dan Hillert - Bere Point beach Boomer Jerritt Ronning’s Garden 1 See main map table for site marker details. See main map table for site marker details. See main map table for site marker details. See main map table for site marker details. C C E D D F G G F E Woss Lookout Heritage Project Boomer Jerritt - Quatse Salmon Centre 24 41 60 63 63 2/3 27 60 24 66 11 43 14 70 View Online or Download at www.vinmap.ca View Online or Download at www.vinmap.ca Telegraph Cove Resorts Shopping, restaurants, rental cabins, campground/RV Park, and rich history. Visit historical Telegraph Cove and you’ll never want to leave. Telegraph Cove, BC P: 250-928-3131 • 1-800-200-4665 www.telegraphcoveresort.com Haida-Way Motor Inn We are known for our friendly and helpful staff. Our amenities include great food, on-site liquor store and neighbourhood pub. 1817 Campbell Way, Port McNeill, BC P: 1-800-956-3373 www.pmhotels.com Cafe Guido Enjoy an espresso, specialty coffee & lunch. View our selection of beautiful west coast artistry. Or visit our stylish book and gift shop. 7135 Market Street, Port Hardy, BC P: 250-949-9808 www.cafeguido.com The Seine Boat Inn Located in historic Alert Bay, on Cormorant Island, one of the numerous islands on British Columbia’s Pacific Northwest coast. Just steps from the ferry dock, shops and restaurants. Alert Bay, BC P: 250-974-5310 • 1-877-334-9465 www.seineboatinn.com Tides and Tales Sport Fishing Adventures Professional Salmon and Halibut fishing charters. Modern comfortable boats, experienced guides. EST 2003. Port Hardy, BC P: 250-949-0641 • 1-877-694-3474 www.tidesandtales.com Quatsino Lodge Sport Fishing Lodge and Sea Kayaking Located in Quatsino Sound, Quatsino Lodge is the perfect choice for fishing adventures, corporate getaways and family vacations. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing, caving and more. Quatsino Sound, BC • P: 1-866-279-5061 [email protected]www.quatsinolodge.com Alert Bay Visitor Centre U’mista Cultural Centre 118 Fir Street, Alert Bay, BC P: 250-974-5024 www.alertbay.ca 1 Front Street, Alert Bay, BC P: 250-974-5403 www.umista.ca Our visitors say: “Moving & Unforgettable” “Interactive & Amazing” Come discover our world! Friendliest community on the coast. Home of the Killer Whale Port McNeill Visitor Centre A wilderness mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages! Prepare yourself to step into the wilderness as it is meant to be… pristine, beautiful, peaceful and completely “wild”. We’re waiting for you… 1594 Beach Dr, Port McNeill, BC P: 250-956-3131 • TF: 1-888-956-3131 www.portmcneill.net North Island Kayak Telegraph Cove Kayak Tours – 2 Hours to 8 Days P: 250-928-3114 • 1-877-949-7707 www.KayakBC.ca Malcolm Island Inn Sointula, BC P: 250-230-6722 • f islandrooms TF: 1-800-RELAX12 (1-800-735-2912) www.malcolmislandinn.ca First Choice B&B 7071 McDougall Pl, Port Hardy, BC P: 250-949-7524 • C: 250-230-2520 [email protected]Seasmoke Whale Watching Alert Bay & Alder Bay Resort, BC P: 250-974-5225 • 1-800-668-6722 seasmokewhalewatching.com Silver King Water Taxi Kayak transport, wildlife tours Port McNeill, BC P: 250-250-956-4047 • [email protected]www.silverkingventures.com Cluxewe Resort Port McNeill, BC P: 250-949-0378 www.cluxeweresort.com Alder Bay Resort Port McNeill, BC P: 250-956-4117 • 1-888-956-4117 www.alderbayresort.com BRITISH COLUMBIA’S 1 ST WHALE WATCHING COMPANY – FOUNDED 1980 RESERVATIONS 1-800-665-3066 RATED “EXCELLENT” WWW.STUBBS-ISLAND.COM Dedicated to ethical wildlife viewing, education and conservation. NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND WHALE WATCH TELEGRAPH COVE Cape Scott Winter Harbour Cottages Winter Harbour, BC • P: 250-969-4331 [email protected] • winterharbourcottages.com “Your Home by the Sea” Sea 4 Miles Cottages Sointula, BC P: 250-973-6486 www.sointulacottages.com Great Bear Lodge Grizzly bear viewing at a remote floating lodge. Includes seaplane flight, tours by biologist-guides and wilderness-gourmet cuisine. Port Hardy, BC P: 250-949-9496 • 1-888-221-8212 www.greatbeartours.com Inlet Haven B&B Port Alice, BC Each room has its own private entrance and access to high-speed wireless internet. All rooms are non-smoking. Pets & children welcome. P: 250-284-3216 [email protected]www.inlethaven.com Quarterdeck Inn & Marina Resort Deluxe facilities / 40 oceanview rooms Public shower & laundry / Bait, tackle and convenience items / Pub & restaurant Cold Beer & Wine store / Sport fishing Let us package your sports fishing trip ! 6555 Hardy Bay Rd, Port Hardy, BC P: 250-902-0455 • 1-877-902-0459 Marina: 250-949-6551 www.QuarterdeckResort.net The Shed - ‘more than just bikes’ 3c-311 Hemlock St, Port McNeill, BC P: 250-956-2686 • f The Shed Outdoor Store [email protected]Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet Telegraph Cove, BC P: 250-928-3090 • 1-888-643-9319 www.grizzlycanada.com Whale Interpretive Centre End of the historic boardwalk, Telegraph Cove, BC www.killerwhalecentre.org Phone: mid May – Oct: 250-928-3129 Oct – mid May: 928-3187 Nakwakto Rapids Tours White water like nowhere else on Earth! Guided by storytellers and a seasoned skipper, visit fascinating traditional waters and listen to ancient tales on a native cultural tour in rugged and beautiful coastal wilderness. Seagate Wharf, Port Hardy, BC P: 250-230-5081 www.nakwaktorapidstours.com
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Checleset BayEcological Reserve
Big BunsbyMarine Park
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Woss LakeProvincial Park
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Communities of Vancouver Island NorthALERT BAYAlert Bay on Cormorant Island (45 min ferry from Port McNeill) is rich with First Nations culture and history. Highlights: U’mista Cultural Centre, Alert Bay Library-Museum, T’sasala Cultural Group dancing at the Big House, world’s tallest Totem Pole and unique aboriginal adventures - salmon bbqs, cedar weaving and more. Bike or walk the seaside Alert Bay boardwalk and explore the Ecological Park. Hike or bike the Island trail system. Stop by the Visitor Centre for more information.
COAL HARBOURA 20-minute drive west of Port Hardy, Coal Harbour is an access point for boating and charter fishing outings to Quatsino Sound and the open Pacific. Discover the history of this quaint community by visiting the old Air Force hangar, where a long-time local has his collection of photos and artifacts on display.
HOLBERGThis waterfront village west of Port Hardy is the last stop before reaching the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. Linger for a bite at the local pub, visit Ronning’s Garden, a 1910 homestead between Holberg and Cape Scott with five acres of rare plantings, and check out the infamous shoe tree, on the shores of Kains Lake between Port Hardy and Holberg, with hundreds of shoes attached.
PORT ALICEPerched scenically on the side of a mountain on the shore of Neroutsos Inlet, this community is a gateway to the wild west coast. Embark on a fishing or wildlife sightseeing charter. Glide into Quatsino Sound by kayak. Camp, picnic and swim at Link River Park. Golf the challenging 9-hole local golf course. Cycle the trails on Rumble Mountain. And marvel at the geological wonders of the Eternal Fountain and Devil’s Bath. Stop off at Marble River along Highway 30 for a hike to Bear Falls. Don’t miss the Port Alice Heritage Centre for local history and visitor information.
PORT HARDYThe location of the region’s largest town offers easy access for offshore charter tours (fishing, diving, kayaking) and hiking trips to Cape Scott and the spectacular North Coast Trail. BC Ferries sailings to Prince Rupert depart from Bear Cove just east of town. Picnic at Storey’s Beach or take a pleasant stroll from the marina to the Quatse Salmon Centre. Play 9 scenic holes of golf at the regional course found a short drive south of town. Take in the action on the track at the Tri-Port Speedway or on the dirt at the Tri-Port Motocross Track. A community museum houses artifacts highlighting the First Nation history of the area and early European settlement. Stroll the seawalk along the waterfront at Carrot Park and stop into the Visitor Centre for tourist information.
PORT McNEILLPort McNeill is a welcoming coastal community with a perfect central location for daytrips on land and an access point to the pristine waters of the Broughton Archipelago. Whale watching, sea kayaking, diving, wilderness hiking and fishing guides have set up shop here. Play a round at the par-3 golf course or toss the Frisbee for a game of disc golf. Tour the wonderful display garden a short drive from town or see the world’s largest burl on display next to the community hall. Enjoy local art galleries, the heritage museum, and a harbour seawall that leads to the Visitor Centre. Find information here about local restaurants, accommodations and activities. BC Ferries sails from here to nearby Alert Bay and Sointula.
QUATSINOThe historic hamlet of Quatsino is accessible only by floatplane, private boat or water taxi. It’s a popular side trip for fishermen and kayakers heading to the open Pacific from Port Alice, Coal Harbour and Holberg. Visitor information and area history is found at the local museum and archives, across from the government wharf.
SOINTULAThis friendly community on Malcolm Island (25 min ferry from Port McNeill) gets its name from the Finnish word for “place of harmony” – an accurate description of life on this peaceful island. Check out the colourful history at the Sointula Museum, visit art studios, cycle or stroll the waterfront along the Kaleva Road Walkway and shop at the cooperative store. Campers at Bere Point Regional Park, a 20 minute drive from town, are within steps of the Beautiful Bay Trail. Visitor information can be found at the Sointula Resource Centre.
TELEGRAPH COVEWildlife enthusiasts eager for photo ops with orcas, Minkes, humpbacks and grizzly bears embark on ecotours from this waterfront village, established in 1912 as a one-man telegraph shack and later home to a lumber mill and salmon saltery. Today it’s a leading spot for North Island tourism with its boardwalk, resort, cabins, campgrounds and marinas. Learn about the world’s largest marine mammals at the Whale Interpretive Centre, then head out to sea via boat or kayak to witness them in their natural habitat. Hikers can take to the new Telegraph Trail that follows part of the original Telegraph Line. Also a great sport fishing centre for salmon and halibut.
WINTER HARBOURThis quaint getaway sits on the edge of Quatsino Sound with easy access to the west coast for sport fishermen looking for a prize catch. Relax here with a favored pastime: fishing, kayaking or an outing to nearby Cape Scott or Raft Cove Provincial Parks. Stroll through the village on a seaside boardwalk, observing sea otters, bald eagles and other intertidal wildlife. A favorite local hike along the Grant Bay Trail leads to a glorious stretch of sandy beach.
WOSSSituated in the heart of the Nimpkish Valley, Woss is within easy reach Woss Lake and Schoen Lake Provincial Parks, and Little Huson Regional Park Caves, the site of unique karst (limestone) formations. For a birds-eye view climb the Woss Fire Lookout Trail. Nearby Nimpkish Lake is a popular windsurfing and kiteboarding destination. World-class powder conditions and a friendly community atmosphere draw skiers and riders to the slopes of Mount Cain Ski Area each winter.
If that first breath of fresh air you take as you step out the door inspires you to keep moving, do it! The cozy communities of Vancouver Island North are tucked right up against the great outdoors and you can make your way to any of these easy to moderate routes on foot.
• Alert Bay Boardwalk [Alert Bay]
• Alert Bay Ecological Park & Trail System [Alert Bay]
• Port Alice Seawalk [Port Alice]
• Fort Rupert Trail [Port Hardy]
• Port Hardy Sea Wall [Port Hardy]
• Quatse River Loop & Estuary Trails [Port Hardy]
• Port McNeill Rotary Trail [Port McNeill]
• Port McNeill Sea Wall [Port McNeill]
• Schoolhouse Creek Trail [Port McNeill]
• Botel Park Trail [Winter Harbour]
• Kaleva Road Walkway [Sointula]
• Mateoja Heritage Trail [Sointula]
Many people come to the north Island not so much as visitors, but as explorers. The road less travelled and the path less worn is an invitation to curious adventurers to unveil the rugged beauty that is revealed with each remarkable step. Rocky shorelines and sandy beaches, coastal rainforests and cliff side trails. One-way distances listed for these moderate and difficult routes.
1. Beautiful Bay Trail, 5 km [Sointula]
2. Cape Scott Trail, 16.8 km to Nels Bight [West Coast]
3. Fort Rupert Trail, 3.7 km [Port Hardy]
4. Marble River Trail, 4.2 km [near Port Alice]
5. North Coast Trail, 59 km [North Coast]
6. Raft Cove Trail, 2 km [West Coast]
7. San Josef Bay Trail, 2.5 km [West Coast]
8. Telegraph Trail, 3.7 km [Telegraph Cove]
9. Tex Lyon Trail, 5.5 km [Port Hardy]
10. Woss Lookout Trail, 1.8 km [Woss]
• Killer whale rubbing beach at Bere Point [Bere Point Regional Park, Sointula]
• Sea stacks at San Josef Bay [Cape Scott Park]
Salty sea air and the sound of the ocean surround most communities of Vancouver Island North, found perched at the water’s edge. However if you are craving a wide open space where the ocean meets the land here are a few prime North Island places.
Sandy Stretches• Storey’s Beach [Port Hardy]
• San Josef Bay [West Coast]
• Grant Bay [West Coast]
• Raft Cove [Wet Coast]
Pebbly Perfection• Bere Point Regional Park [Sointula]
• Cape Palmerston Beach [West Coast]
• Cluxewe Beach [north of Port McNeill]
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• Remnants of early Danish settlement such as wagon wheels, wood burning stoves, and fence posts stretching out into fields created by the dyke system developed for farming near Hansen Lagoon in Cape Scott Park
• Exotic pioneer garden in the middle of the coastal rainforest at the lovingly restored Ronning’s Garden [near Holberg]
• Limestone landbridge at Little Huson Caves Regional Park [near Woss]
• Restored fire lookout tower at the top of the Woss Lookout Trail [near Woss]
• Steam locomotive 113 built in 1920 for rail logging at Woss Heritage Park [Woss]
• ‘Namgis Awak’was (translated to mean “sitting on a summer seat”) structures along the Alert Bay Boardwalk [Alert Bay]
• Interpretive forest trail at Beaver Lake (on opposite side of Hwy 30 from the lake) [Port Alice turn off]
• Curious karst features along the Alice Lake Loop include Devil’s Bath and the Eternal Fountain [near Port Alice]
• Quatse Salmon Interpretive Centre in Quatse River Regional Park [Port Hardy]
• Brougthon Archipelago Provincial Park, BC’s largest marine park [accessible by boat only, 30 km east of Port McNeill]
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Telegraph Cove Resorts
Shopping, restaurants, rental cabins, campground/RV Park, and rich history. Visit historical Telegraph Cove and you’ll never want to leave.
We are known for our friendly and helpful staff. Our amenities include great food, on-site liquor store and neighbourhood pub.
1817 Campbell Way, Port McNeill, BCP: 1-800-956-3373www.pmhotels.com
Cafe Guido
Enjoy an espresso, specialty coffee & lunch. View our selection of beautiful west coast artistry. Or visit our stylish book and gift shop.
7135 Market Street, Port Hardy, BCP: 250-949-9808www.cafeguido.com
The Seine Boat Inn
Located in historic Alert Bay, on Cormorant Island, one of the numerous islands on British Columbia’s Pacific Northwest coast. Just steps from the ferry dock, shops and restaurants.
Alert Bay, BCP: 250-974-5310 • 1-877-334-9465www.seineboatinn.com
Tides and TalesSport Fishing Adventures
Professional Salmon and Halibut
fishing charters. Modern comfortable
boats, experienced guides. EST 2003.
Port Hardy, BCP: 250-949-0641 • 1-877-694-3474www.tidesandtales.com
Quatsino Lodge Sport Fishing Lodge and Sea Kayaking
Located in Quatsino Sound, Quatsino Lodge is the perfect choice for fishing adventures, corporate getaways and family vacations. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing, caving and more.
118 Fir Street, Alert Bay, BCP: 250-974-5024www.alertbay.ca
1 Front Street, Alert Bay, BCP: 250-974-5403www.umista.ca
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Port McNeill Visitor CentreA wilderness mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages! Prepare yourself to step into the wilderness as it is meant to be… pristine, beautiful, peaceful and completely “wild”. We’re waiting for you…
Whale Interpretive CentreEnd of the historic boardwalk, Telegraph Cove, BC www.killerwhalecentre.orgPhone: mid May – Oct: 250-928-3129 Oct – mid May: 928-3187
Nakwakto Rapids Tours White water like nowhere else on Earth!
Guided by storytellers and a seasoned skipper, visit fascinating traditional waters and listen to ancient tales on a native cultural tour in rugged and beautiful coastal wilderness.
Seagate Wharf, Port Hardy, BCP: 250-230-5081www.nakwaktorapidstours.com
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Boomer Jerritt - U’mista Cultural CentreBoomer Jerritt - ‘Namgis Big House
Moderate Access• Some travel on logging roads or marine/boat access only• Hiking easy to moderate terrain• Washroom facilities/outhouse• User-maintained or intermittent trail/site maintenance, natural hazards may be present
Difficult Access• Travel on logging roads or challenging marine access only• Hiking challenging terrain• May or may not offer washroom facilities/outhouse• User-maintained or intermittent trail/site maintenance, natural hazards may be present
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EXPLORING SAFELYMany recreation sites on the North Island are located in remote wilderness areas that are not regularly patrolled. Visitors should be experienced, self-sufficient and well prepared for all conditions.• Leave a trip itinerary with family or friends• Carry a first aid kit and know how to use it• Bring emergency food, water and warm clothesAlways plan ahead and have clear directions for the route you are taking. This map provides the location of recreation sites but the Backroad Mapbook or Search and Rescue maps should be used to determine detailed driving routes.
CELLULAR PHONE SERVICEExpect to be out of your service provider’s range if you are heading into the backcountry.
You will find cell service available in most communities on Vancouver Island North, but don’t count on coverage if your travels take you outside of one of our communities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSee the following websites for additional information on the parks and trails shown on this map. Please note, additional information may not be available for every location listed.• www.vinmap.ca • www.vancouverislandnorth.ca• www.bcparks.ca • www.rdmw.bc.ca• www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca • www.porthardy.ca• www.town.portmcneill.bc.ca • www.visitporthardy.com• www.portmcneill.net • www.portalice.ca• www.alertbay.ca • www.sointulainfo.ca• www.bcmarinetrails.org • www.bctransit.com/mount-waddington• www.ahoybc.com • www.capescottpark.com
DISTANCE CHART – From Port HardyTO KM TIME
Alert Bay 43 km (plus 14 km ferry)
1 ¾ hours (incl. 45 min sailing)
Cape Scott Trailhead 68 km on logging road 1 ¾ hours
Coal Harbour 18 km 20 mins
Holberg 48 km on logging road 1 hour
Port Alice 55 km 1 hour
Port McNeill 43 km ½ hour
Sointula 43 km (plus 10 km ferry)
1 ½ hours (incl. 25 minute sailing)
Telegraph Cove 63 km 1 hours
Winter Harbour 73 km on logging road 2 hours
Woss 104 km 1 ¼ hours
Sayward Junction 168 km 2 hours
Campbell River 232 km 3 hours
Courtenay 292 km 3 ½ hours
Nanaimo 387 km 4 ½ hours
Tofino 502 km 6 ½ hours
Duncan 437 km 5 hours
Victoria 497 km 6 hours
*Marine or Boat Access OnlyCamping^: A - Attendant Onsite; W - Wilderness or User-Maintained
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2 Alert Bay Ecological Park M X X
3 Alert Bay Trails System M X X
4 Anutz Lake Recreation Site M X X W X X X
5 Atluck Lake Recreation Site M X X W X X
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6 Beautiful Bay Trail M X X X
7Beaver Lake Recreation Site & Interpretive Trail E X X X X X
8 Bere Point Regional Park M X X A X X X
9Blinkhorn Peninsula Recreation Site* M X W X X
10 Bonanza Lake Recreation Site M X X W X X X
11 Botel Park Trail M X X
12Broughton Archipelago Marine Provincial Park* D X X W X X X
13 Broughton Strait Campground E X A
14Cape Palmerston Beach Recreation Site M X X W X X
15 Cape Scott Provincial Park D X X A X X X
16Clint Beek Recreation Site (Keogh Lake) M X X A X X X
17 Cluxewe Beach E X X A X X
18 Cluxewe Salt Marsh Trail M X X
19 Colony Lake Trail M X X
20Cormorant Channel Marine Provincial Park* D X W X X X
21 Devil’s Bath View Point M X
22Echo Bay Marine Provincial Park* D X X W X X X
23Eternal Fountain Recreation Site M X X
24 Fort Rupert Trail M X X X
25Georgie Lake Recreation Site & Songhees Lake Trail M X X W X X X X
26God’s Pocket Marine Provincial Park* D X W X X X
27 Grant Bay Recreation Site M X X W X X
28Hoomak Lake Trail and Rest Stop E X X X X X
29 Ida Lake Recreation site M X X W X X X
30 Kaikash Creek Recreation Site* D X X W X
31 Kaleva Road Walkway E X X
32 Kathleen Lake Recreation Site M X X W X X
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38Link River Regional Park & Campsite M X X A X X X X
39Little Huson Cave Regional Park M X X X
40 Mahatta River Recreation Site D X X W X X
41 Marble River Provincial Park M X X X X X X
42 Marble River Recreation Site E X X W X X X
43 Mateoja Heritage Trail M X X
44 Maynard Lake Recreation Site M X X X X
45 Merry Widow Mountain Trail D X X
46 Mine Lake Recreation Site M X W X X
47Mount Cain Ski Area and Alpine Trails M X X W X X
48Muquin / Brooks Peninsula Provincial Park* D X W X X X
49 Nahwitti Lake Recreation Site M X X W X X
50 Nimpkish Lake Provincial Park* D X X
51 Nimpkish Lake Windsurfer’s Campground & Recreational Trail M X X W X X
52 North Coast Trail D X A X
53 O’Conner Lake Recreation Site M X X X X X
54 Pinch Creek Recreation Site M X X W X X X
55 Port McNeill Rotary Trail E X X
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56 Pulteney Point Lighthouse Trail M X X
57Quatse River Loop & Estuary Trails E X X A X X X
58Quatse River Regional Park & Campground E X X A X X
59 Quatsino Provincial Park* D W X X X
60 Raft Cove Provincial Park M X X W X X
61Robson Bight Ecological Reserve
This is a sanctuary for killer whales, please be respectful and refrain from entering the reserve.
62 Ronning’s Garden M X
63San Josef Bay Trail (within Cape Scott Provincial Park)
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64 San Josef River Recreation Site M X W X
65 Schoen Lake Provincial Park M X X A X X X
66 Schoolhouse Creek Trail M X X
67 Spencer Cove Recreation Site M X W X X
68Spruce Bay Recreation Site and Interpretive Trail M X X W X X X X
69 Storey’s Beach E X X X X X X
70 Telegraph Trail M X X
71 Tex Lyon Trail D X X
72 Three Isle Lake Recreation Site M X X X X
73 Trout Lake Recreation Site M X X X
74 Vernon Lake Recreation Site M X X W X X X
75 Woss Heritage Park E X
76 Woss Lake Provincial Park* M X X W X X X X
77Woss Lookout Heritage Site & Trail D X X
78Woss Campground & Woss River Recreational Trail M X X W X X X
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TRAVELLING ON LOGGING ROADSThe network of gravel roads that connect us with the backcountry has been constructed primarily for forest industry use.
• Expect to navigate independently, there may not be directional signs
• Expect to be sharing the road with industrial vehicles, always stay alert and use caution
• Yield to industrial traffic, pull over immediately and let the oncoming vehicle pass, use pullouts where possible, back up if necessary
• Expect rough surfaces and potholes, slow down and drive to road conditions
• Before heading out, ensure your vehicle has a full tank of fuel, a working spare tire and the tools to change it
• If the road is dusty and you have limited visibility, wait for dust to settle before continuing
• Buckle up and always drive with your headlights on, even during the daytime
Forest Safety Council industrial road information:• www.bcforestsafe.org/forestry_trucksafe/safe_driving_info.html
BE AWARE ON THE WATER
• Pay close attention to the weather and travel carefully:
• Winds can build suddenly
• Rough waters can pick up quickly
• Dense fog can be common in this region during the summer months
• Travel in the morning or early evening to avoid afternoon winds
• Use VHF marine radios to receive weather updates
• Be aware of ocean swell and large exposed crossings
• Understand nautical charts and tidal predictions
• Ensure you have the required navigational and safety equipment
MINIMIZE MARINE IMPACT
• Use nautical charts, navigation equipment and depth sounders to
anchor in water deeper than 10 metres
• Do not motor through areas of shallow water where marine plants
are abundant
• Land on beaches away from seagrass meadows and kelp beds or
avoid landing at extreme low tides
MARINE NAVIGATION
• Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) produces nautical charts and
navigational products to help ensure safe navigation
• Most vessels of any kind in Canada have an obligation to carry and
use official charts and publications and to keep them up to date
• Access the following CHS charts at www.charts.gc.ca for the
Vancouver Island North area - 3545, 3546, 3547, 3548, 3549, 3550,
Thousands of years ago, Canada’s First Nations shared this wild coastal region with diverse wildlife such as eagles, black bears, orca and salmon. Kwakwaka’wakw traditions are again thriving in their ancestral territories. Alert Bay is internationally renowned for its storytelling, cultural dance groups and remarkable cultural centre and museum. Further north, native carvers produce exquisite masks and totems in Fort Rupert.
Local museums chronicle the new-frontier saga as pioneers arrived in the last half of the 19th century to establish canneries, saw mills and whaling stations. Sointula began as a utopian dream for Finnish settlers and hardy Danes tried to make a go of it at the Island’s northern tip. In time, Port McNeill became the North Island’s forestry hub. Communications with the outside world went via Telegraph Cove. Coal Harbour specialized in mining, Port Alice in pulp and paper.
Now eco-tourism and wilderness adventure are the region’s vividly green and sustainable calling card. Find yourself while getting lost in nature. Enjoy the amenities of our welcoming towns and villages. Visit during summer festival season for a colourful taste of local spirit.
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!LEAVE NO TRACE CAMPINGTake nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.• Plan ahead and prepare• Travel and camp on durable surfaces• Pack out what you pack in, and dispose of waste properly• Leave what you find• Minimize campfire impacts• Use food caches where available• Respect wildlife• Be considerate of other visitors• Hike only on designated trails and use tent pads when setting up your camp.• Cook with a gas stove instead of an open fire and do your washing at least 200 feet from natural water sources, using phosphate free and biodegradable soap.• When you’ve got to go, and there is no outhouse available, make sure you are at least 200 feet from any water source, campsite or trail.
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62 RV and tent camping sites. Private, riverside, mature forest setting. Free showers, sani-dump and WiFi. Coin laundry available on-site. Wheelchair accessible. Pet friendly.
8400 Byng Rd, Port Hardy, BCP: 250-949-2395 • 1-866-949-2395www.quatsecampground.ca
