Things to Do in Port Hardy - Vancouver Island Attractions
British Columbia (B.C.)
Glen
Lyon Inn & Suites provides easy access to all
your adventures!
Ask our
friendly staff for information on kayaking, sightseeing,
whale watching, wildlife viewing, scuba diving, charter
fishing, grizzly tours, dinner cruise, free forest
tour. Go on a half day or one day trip to beautiful
San Joesph Bay or hike in famous Cape Scott National
Park.
We can
arrange it all for you!
With population
of 5000, Port Hardy offers a wealth of opportunity
to outdoor enthusiasts at any time of the year, a
major BC Ferries Terminal, and the gateway to beautiful
Northern Vancouver Island recreation:
Port Hardy is a fishing
paradise! Fishing charters and boat rentals are available
year-round. The best fishing season for salmon from
April to September and for halibut and cod from April
to October.
A year-round destination
for divers. Port Hardy is rated as one of the best
dive locations in the world for water clarity and
tidal action. Local services include gear rentals
and fully equipped dive boats.
The North Island
is renowned worldwide for its killer whale population.
The large number of whales in the area from May to
September almost guarantee whale sightings during
a tour. Other marine life such as dolphins, porpoises,
and minke whales are also seen regularly.
Kayak, canoe, or hike
in spectacular locations. Transportation to remote
locations is available.
Lunch a boat from
Fisherman's Wharf or a private marina next door to
us and tour the local waterways.
Hike to Raft Cove
and San Josef Bay; these hikes are suitable for all
levels of hiking ability.
Take a free forest
tour and see some of the island's most beautiful forest;
tours take about 5 hours.
Stroll along the sea
wall or the Oceanside nature path and watch for marine
wildlife.
Investigate the museum,
shop for arts and crafts and watch Nature carvers
at work.
The community of coal
Harbour, 20 minutes from Port Hardy, is the location
of a RCAF Memorial and a peaceful place to canoe,
fish, and explore.
In mid-July, join
the fun at Filomi Days, an event celebrating the area's
biggest industries---Fishing, Logging, and mining.
Play a relaxing round
of golf on the par-72 course.
Explore the stunning
beauty of the mid-coast area on the Discovery Coast
Passage, the BC
Ferries route from Port Hardy to Bella Coola.
Stopovers include Klemtu, Ocean Falls, and Shearwater.
Take a 15-hour BC
Ferry trip through the Inside Passage to Prince
Rupert and enjoy the scenic grandeur of one of the
world's most awe-inspiring voyages.
