Port Hardy

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Cape Scott

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Cape Scott Provincial Park is the ultimate destination for backpackers and backcountry adventurers.

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Boat Safety

Thursday, December 27th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Please Note:

All operators of powered recreational vessels born after April 1, 1993 must have their Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

All operators of powered recreational vessels under 4 meters in leng

While he’s fishing

Thursday, December 27th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

- Of course, there’s always shopping. There are numerous specialty shops featuring the works of local artisans or First Nations jewellery and art.

- Visit one of the gyms for a “drop-in” workout.

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Museums

Monday, December 24th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Across the North Island, communities celebrate their past with museums. Each is as unique as the community that nurtures it. From logging to Finnish Utopia to native culture and marine ecology, there’

Telegraph Cove – On the Boardwalk

Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com

Nestled in a tiny inlet, the community of Telegraph Cove began as a telegraph station in 1912. Today, it is a launch pad for visitors exploring the Broughton Archipelago in powerboats, sailboats, and

Port McNeill – Gateway to the Broughton Archipelago

Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com

For some, Port McNeill is all about fishing. The Broughton Archipelago is renowned for salmon, halibut, snapper and cod. The nearby streams offer trout and steelhead. The sheltered port has a full-

Sointula – A Place of Harmony

Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com

Sointula, a short ferry ride away from Port McNeill, began as a communal colony of Finns hoping to build a utopia. Today it is a close community proud of its heritage.

The museum includes a remarkabl

Alert Bay – Home of the Killer Whale

Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com

Alert Bay proudly celebrates first nations culture, sharing their history with the world.

Near the waterfront, the ‘Namgis burial grounds pay tribute to first nations with numerous elaborately carve

Port Alice – Gateway to the Wild & Wonderful West Coast

Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com

Port Alice sits like a jewel on the shores of Neroutsos Inlet, surrounded by wilderness, beloved by hikers and wildlife watchers.

Golfers will love the Port Alice Golf and Country Club, a lively 9-h

Port Hardy – Live the Adventure

Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com

As the largest community on the North Island, Port Hardy is a centre of tourism. Adventure tours are popular and include kayak tours, air and boat tours, diving charters, whale and wildlife viewing,