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Tourism Vancouver Island
North Island
Rich in First
Nations tradition and culture, the North Island region offers a wealth
of recreation opportunities in spectacular settings.
Sayward (Area Population: 1,400)
Sayward, the Gateway to the North Island, is a natural playground
with unbelievable opportunities for exploration and recreation. Sayward
offers visitors full amenities, including moorage, accommodations,
a recreation centre, shopping, and more.
Woss and the Nimpkish Valley (Population:
400)
Wilderness hiking and camping abound in the densely forested and sparsely
populated Nimpkish Valley. Gravel logging roads off Highway 19 beckon
to adventurers.
Zeballos (Population: 265)
A peaceful logging community, Zeballos was once the site of a gold
mine that produced more than $13 million worth of gold between 1938
and 1943. Zeballos is accessible via 42 kilometres (26 miles) of gravel
road through lush forest. Freedom-bound vacationers will find plenty
of great ways to unwind.
Telegraph Cove (Population: 6)
The tiny community of Telegraph Cove began as a one-room telegraph
station in 1912. Today, Telegraph Cove is a mecca for visitors coming
to experience superb fishing, kayaking, diving, and wildlife watching.
Overlooking a tranquil inlet and granting some of the best ocean views
on the Island, Telegraph Cove is an attraction in itself.
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Port McNeill (Population: 3,114)
Port McNeill, the Gateway Community to the Broughton Archipelago,
is the heart of Tree Country, where trees are planted, thinned, fertilized,
protected from disease, and harvested in a cycle that provides the
economic base for the entire region. Dense forest, tranquil lakes,
exquisite views of Broughton Strait, and plenty of wildlife make this
a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Drive, fly, boat, or
bus to Port McNeill and stay in a resort, hotel, bed and breakfast,
or campground. Friendly Port McNeill is a great base for exploring
the North Island. Outdoor activities include fresh and saltwater fishing,
whale and wildlife watching excursions, cultural tours, air charters,
boat charters, hiking, scuba diving, kayaking, and windsurfing.
Alert Bay (Area Population: 1,800)
First impressions of Alert Bay on Cormorant Island are powerful: the
village has an abundance of First Nation paintings and totem poles.
Spend a few days fishing, exploring, and watching whales in this peaceful
environment. Accommodations include motels, inns, bed and breakfasts,
campgrounds, and cabins. Alert Bay is accessible via BC Ferries from
Port McNeill. The busy harbour offers complete marina facilities as
well as other activities and attractions.
Sointula (Population: 800)
Located on Malcolm Island, Sointula (which means “place of harmony”)
was founded by Finnish settlers in an idealistic attempt to create
a utopian colony almost a century ago. The community has a fascinating
and dramatic history, which embodies the Finnish characteristic of
“sisu” or tenacity. Today, Sointula is a commercial fishing centre
with a distinctive Finnish flavour. Many of the present-day residents
live in settlers’ homes, with wooden saunas and boatsheds still lining
the waterfront.
Port Alice (Population: 1,371)
Originally built in 1917 around a pulp mill, Port Alice received immediate
recognition as B.C.‘s first “instant” municipality in 1965 when it
was completely rebuilt at Rumble Beach, seven kilometres (four miles)
away. Port Alice offers all the modern conveniences and plenty of
activities.
Port Hardy (Population: 5,283)
At the northern end of Highway 19, the active community of 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 Northern
Vancouver Island recreation.
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