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Coal Harbour, British Columbia, Vancouver Island
Coal Harbour is a small waterfront
community on the north-central tip of Vancouver Island resting on
the ocean shores of Holberg Inlet. Coal Harbour
is only a short scenic drive from Port
Hardy, BC. The community's past has been varied and
has grown through some identity changes in its lifetime. Starting,
way back when, in the 1800's, Coal Harbour, initially,
was a coal mining town. Then in 1940, Coal Harbour transformed
itself into a military base, which operated until the late 1960's.
Time passed and the community morphed back into a coal mining town
when the Island Copper Mine took up residence in Coal Harbour,
BC until the late 1970s.
Today, the history of Coal Harbour is preserved for tourists to discover the past of this northern west coast community. There are military buildings still present like the old Royal Canadian Air Force station which stands as a historical landmark. A 6.6 metre (20 Ft.) jaw bone of a Blue Whale is on display in the community in recognition of Coal Harbour's whaling days.
The natural environment of Coal Harbour on Vancouver Island attracts outdoor enthusiasts interested in experiencing a salmon and halibut fishing charter, a day out birdwatching at the local estuaries and tidal flats, paddling around - kayaking Quatsino Narrows or hiking around the local lakes and rivers. Another big draw to the village is the internationally famous backpacking adventure, Cape Scott Trail and the newly developed North Coast Trail.
Coal Harbour, Vancouver Island facilities and services include a general store, post office, government wharf and boat launch, campground, B&Bs, fishing and floatplane charters, a water taxi service, community parks and a scenic waterfront walkway.
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