Parks, Waterways & Trails
Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Some of the Provincial, Regional and Community Parks, Hiking Trails, Rivers, Lakes, Mountains and Recreation Destinations in and around Port Hardy, BC in the Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada including Coal Harbour, Quatsino, Holberg and Winter Harbour, British Columbia, Canada.

	Cape Scott Provincial Park is the most popular destination for backpackers, bird watchers and naturalists in the northern Vancouver Island region. The Cape Scott trail is a 50 kilometre return hike from the active Cape Scott Lighthouse. [ more information about Cape Scott Provincial Park ]
	Raft Cove Provincial Park is a short day hike to a beautiful sandy beach with panoramic ocean views of the Pacific Ocean. A popular location for picnics and beach combing. [ more information about Raft Cove Provincial Park and trails ... ]
	Tex Lyon Trail was originally the route used to get from Fort Rupert to Port Hardy, BC. The Tex Lyon Trail is a difficult 4.5 hour hike. The first 20 minutes of the hike is a walk along the sandy shores of Storey's Beach. [ more information about Tex Lyon Trail ]
	Ronning's Garden is a wilderness garden full of trees, plants and shrubs transplanted from around the world. Started in 1910 by Bernt Ronning the gardens were known for there monkey trees. After his death the gardens left neglected for some years. Ron and Julia Moe brought the gardens back to life. Come and enjoy the results. [ more information about Ronnings Garden ]
	Broughton Archipelago is a very large group of of islands famous for its wildlife. Explore and discover nature in the many secluded bays and inlets of the Islands. Located via boat or kayak. Tour guides available and recommended. [ more information about Broughton Archipelago ]
Mount Cain is Vancouver Island's second year round mountain recreational resort. During the winter the mountain is a ski, snowmobiling and snowboard destination. In the summer the mountain is a hiking and mountain biking destination. Ski Canada, recently ranked Mt. Cain as the 5th best in powder ski conditions in Canada. [ more information about Mount Cain ]
Knight Inlet is a north Vancouver Island kayaking and boating destination exploring West Cracroft Island, East Cracroft Island, Minstrel Island and Turnour Island. The Havannah Channel, Chatham Channel, Clio Channel leading into Knight Inlet separate the islands. [ more info on Knight Inlet ]
Kingcome Inlet is a kayak and boating destination. Spring Passage and Retreat Passage lead to the village of Health Bay in Health Lagoon looking out over Bonwick Island. Baker and Eden Islands are further north on the way to Echo Bay, which has a store and a pub and other goodies. [ more info on Kingcome Inlet ]
Johnstone Strait is a kayak, boating and sailing passage heavily used by marine traffic. The strait is a route used to access areas like Robson Bight, Blackfish Sound, Blackney Passage, Telegraph Cove, Beaver Cove and Broughton Strait and Cormorant Island, Malcolm Island, Hanson Island, Hambledown Island.. plus the Village of the Mamalilaculla totems. [ more info on Johnstone Strait ]
Botel Park. Come enjoy the forested trails of Botel Park. Botel Park enjoys views of Mathews Island and Forward Inlet. Take the active logging gravel roads towards Holberg and onto Winter Harbour east of Port Hardy.
Cape Palmerston. A perfect little beach for all ages. Cape Palmerston is accessable by a vehicle. Campsites on site. Follow road signs to Cape Scott Provincial Park. After Holberg watch for signs leading to Raft Cove. Continue pass Raft Cove and watch for the Cape Palmerston turnoff. Enjoy!
Carrot Park. The most photographed area of Port Hardy, BC. Passing by you will often see cameras flashing of the 3 wood carvings, 3 flags, a tribute to Port Hardy's sister city of Numata, Japan and the Sea Wall with the ocean in the back ground. Wood carving carrot marks the end of the Highway. The coastline walkway of Port Hardy called the Sea Wall starts at Carrot Park and ends at Tsulquate Park at " Mile 0". From the benches of Carrot Park one can view float planes landing, fishing boats returning from a big catch and the activities of the Coast Guard at the pier with the looming mountains in the background.
Chainsaw Carvings. Unique wooden sculptures carved with a chainsaw displayed throughout the village of Port Hardy depicting the areas history and environment. There is a wood carving "Salmon" at the RCMP building, an "Eagle" at the Glen Lyon Inn, a "Bear" at the Airport Inn, Public Library and at the entrance to the Bear Cove Highway.
Devil's Bath. The artistic work of time and nature. Devil's Bath is a sink hole, a rock bowl that is filled by an under ground stream. The path is slippery and steep. So be aware. Located on gravel logging roads in the Nimpkish Lake area. Watch for the signs to Little Huston Lake Arches and Caves located on the Island Highway.
Little Hustan Cave Regional Park. Limestone caves and rock arches. A short walking trail leads into the Little Hustan Cave Park. There is a viewing platform looking down at the river and a rock bridge. Caving is very slippery, be prepared with good traction, flashlight and hard helmet if you have one. Take the Zeballos turnoff from Highway 19 and follow the signs down gravel roads for 21 kilometres.
Murals. Artists of the area are rewarded with the opportunity to paint the village of Port Hardy depicting the area's rich environment. Take a self guided tour around and about Port Hardy and enjoy the areas past and present through art. The murals can be found at the Airport Inn, Malone's Bistro, Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish plant, at the local library, North Island Dive Centre, Thunderbird Mall and Seagate Hotel.
Marble River Trail. A short 4 km river hike with tall mature Hemlock and Balsam trees and limestone canyon walls located 30 minutes from Port Hardy. The river is a great viewing spot to see Salmon spawn. It is a 3 hour round trip hike. Located along the Port Alice Hwy in the Marble Creek Recreation Park campground.
Quatse River Estuary. At the head of Hardy Bay with two rivers feeding into it is Quatse River Seaturay. A picture world for naturalists with plenty of opportunity for wildlife and bird watching. A viewing tower onsite for clear views of the surrounding lush marsh environment. Definitely bring camera and binoculars. Located on Goodspeed Rd in Port Hardy, BC.
Quatse River Trail. The relaxing trail follows the rivers edge and through some lush rain forest areas. Visit the estuary and the number of other off shoot trails. Also The trail and Quatse River Hatchery are located at the corner of Hardy Rd. and Hwy #19
San Josef Bay Trail. Admire the cliffs and the crashing waves from your sandy beach. A 2 km rain forest hike takes you to oceanic views of the real west coast... untouched, pure and rugged. The wild part of nature. Lots to explore here especially at low tide. Located north of Port Hardy, 30 minutes from Holberg in Cape Scott Provincial Park.
Storey's Beach. Miles of fine white sandy beaches located 10 kilometres from Port Hardy. A popular sandy beach for sand castle building, swimming, kayaking and bird watching. Beach area has a playground for the children, covered picnic area, fire pits.

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