Holberg, BC, Canada
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Holberg, BC Vancouver Island

Holberg is a small seaside community on the north-central tip of Vancouver Island fronting the Pacific Ocean on the shores of Holberg Inlet. Nearby are the adventures of Quatsino Narrows.

Holberg, BC is a community deep in Danish history. The Danish first used the land for farming and then later developed the community into a coal mining town. After the coal mining industry disappeared the village became a floating camp used for housing by the workers of a developing forest industry.

Currently, Holberg is centred around the forestry and fishing industries. The community is a popular destination for fishing charters and wildlife tours. Many drive to Holberg to launch their boats and kayaks so to access the west side of Vancouver Island.

The waterfront community is also the last village visited for those about to backpack the world famous Cape Scott Trail and the newly developed North Coast Trail. Nearby is another walking trail which is allot less known named the Raft Cove Trail.

The community of Holberg is also a great jumping off point for wildlife viewing. Whether exploring the community or on one of the trails in the region one may encounter Blue Herons, Bald Eagles and Black Bears. For garden lovers the Ronning Gardens near Holberg have been around since 1910.

The village, although a small community, is a top destination for a sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, scuba diving and wildlife viewing. The amenities of Holberg, BC include accommodations and campgrounds, a general store, restaurant, and a post office.

How to Get to Holberg, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada:

From Campbell River you travel Hwy 19 ( North Island Hwy) to Port Hardy. It is a 238 km (147 mi) section of the highway traveling through rugged forests, over rumbling rivers, zigzagging through valleys. Just south of Port Hardy, on the left hand side, is the turn off to Holberg.

The drive to Holberg and Winter Harbour from Port Hardy, BC is along a 60+ kilometre gravel logging road. Along the road look for the unique shoe tree where worn down shoes are retired after hiking the Cape Scott Trail.