Day Tour #1 – Whale Watching
Whale watching is the #1 top-rated activity on Vancouver Island for visitors between April – October annually. Make whale watching a part of your Port Hardy experience. Expect to see some resident Orca whales, Humpback whales and Minke Whales in this area. Other Wildlife commonly seen on Whale watching tours include Harbour Seals, Steller Sea-lions, Pacific White sided Dolphins, Dall's Porpoises, and a variety of sea birds.
Whale Watching trips can be accessed from:
Whale watching is the #1 top-rated activity on Vancouver Island for visitors between April – October annually. Make whale watching a part of your Port Hardy experience. Expect to see some resident Orca whales, Humpback whales and Minke Whales in this area. Other Wildlife commonly seen on Whale watching tours include Harbour Seals, Steller Sea-lions, Pacific White sided Dolphins, Dall's Porpoises, and a variety of sea birds.
Whale Watching trips can be accessed from:
Port McNeil with MacKay's Whale Watching
Telegraph Cove with Prince of Whales
Day Tour #3 – Visit Sointula or Alert Bay on the Northern Gulf Islands
Wildlife tours available from Port Hardy with K'awat'si Tours
Day Tour #2 - Local Hikes
Port Hardy and the surrounding area abounds with wonderful hiking spots.
Day Tour #2 - Local Hikes
Port Hardy and the surrounding area abounds with wonderful hiking spots.
- Trek along the challenging Tex Lion trail with beautiful views, steep sections with ropes, and pocket beaches.
- Hike to the local WWII plane crash site with views of the town and Port Hardy bay.
- Spend a day hiking on the Marble River trail and swim in the river.
- Take a trip to Cape Scott Park on the West Coast and hike part of the North Coast Trail. Transportation available via Cape Scott Water taxi and Shuttle
- Take a trip to San Josef Bay on the West Coast. Tours available with cove adventure tours
Day Tour #3 – Visit Sointula or Alert Bay on the Northern Gulf Islands
Both towns are located on two nearby islands. They can be reached via a Small Ferry leaving from Port McNeil. Experience a seaside village, remote beaches, local artisans, and meet the locals.
- Alert Bay, located on Cormorant Island, home to the 'Namgis peoples and an aboriginal cultural destination with a world renowned museum. steeped in history, natural beauty, and tradition.
- Sointula is on Malcolm Island, originally a Finnish settlement. The island can easily be explored by bike and has beautiful sandy and rocky beaches, one of which is a whale rubbing beach.