Hannah’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Easy hike on flat ground to a gorgeous sandy beach. Try to go for low tide so you can witness the sea stacks!
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San Josef Bay
Easy hike on flat ground to a gorgeous sandy beach. Try to go for low tide so you can witness the sea stacks!
Enjoy the short ferry ride from Port McNeill and a coffee and pastry at Coho Joe's Cafe. Explore the beaches, the Beautiful Bay Trail and the orca rubbing beach.
Malcolm Island
Enjoy the short ferry ride from Port McNeill and a coffee and pastry at Coho Joe's Cafe. Explore the beaches, the Beautiful Bay Trail and the orca rubbing beach.
Enjoy the local history and restaurants. A short ferry ride from Port McNeill.
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Alert Bay
Enjoy the local history and restaurants. A short ferry ride from Port McNeill.
Wander around Cafe Guido's and the Book Nook for some local gifts and treasures. Explore Storey's Beach at low tide and look for moonsnail shells.
Port Hardy
Wander around Cafe Guido's and the Book Nook for some local gifts and treasures. Explore Storey's Beach at low tide and look for moonsnail shells.
Grab a coffee from Mugz 2.0 and wander the seawall. There are many great hiking trails in town off the Rotary Trail. The Haddington Beach trail offers gorgeous views of Malcolm Island and Haddington Island. Make sure to stop at the large burl near the baseball field. Enjoy the outdoor Farmer's market by the marina in the summer months.
Port McNeill
Grab a coffee from Mugz 2.0 and wander the seawall. There are many great hiking trails in town off the Rotary Trail. The Haddington Beach trail offers gorgeous views of Malcolm Island and Haddington Island. Make sure to stop at the large burl near the baseball field. Enjoy the outdoor Farmer's market by the marina in the summer months.
Drive the Alice Lake Driving Loop (4x4 recommended) to explore the many lakes and campsites. This route is also home to the Devil's Bath (Canada's largest cenote) and the Eternal Fountain.
Port Alice
Drive the Alice Lake Driving Loop (4x4 recommended) to explore the many lakes and campsites. This route is also home to the Devil's Bath (Canada's largest cenote) and the Eternal Fountain.
Multi-day hiking trail with gorgeous beaches and views. Stop for a burger and onion rings at the Scarlet Ibis in Holberg (make sure you check if they are open!).
Cape Scott Provincial Park
Hardy Bay RoadMulti-day hiking trail with gorgeous beaches and views. Stop for a burger and onion rings at the Scarlet Ibis in Holberg (make sure you check if they are open!).
Enjoy skiing and snowshoeing during the winter months. Approximately 45 min from Port McNeill.
Mount Cain Alpine Park
PO Box 1225Enjoy skiing and snowshoeing during the winter months. Approximately 45 min from Port McNeill.
Check out historic Telegraph Cove! Wander around the whale museum, take a sea kayaking tour, enjoy a bowl of chowder at the pub and stroll the historic boardwalk. Many grizzly bear and whale watching tours leave from here. The Blinkhorn Trail offers expansive views of the area.
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Telegraph Cove
Check out historic Telegraph Cove! Wander around the whale museum, take a sea kayaking tour, enjoy a bowl of chowder at the pub and stroll the historic boardwalk. Many grizzly bear and whale watching tours leave from here. The Blinkhorn Trail offers expansive views of the area.
There are many beach access points and walking trails. For a nice 3km loop, head down the driveway and turn right (on Lanqvist). Go to the end of the road and take a right where the road forks. Continue on this trail and you will come out on Jekyll Road. Continue straight to the stop sign and turn right onto Hyde Creek Road, then right on Lanqvist and this will take you back to the cottage. Enjoy fresh bread at The Bread Cupboard farmstand on Lanqvist on summer weekends. Enjoy ice cream at the ice cream shack at the Petro Canada during the summer months. Drive in movies are periodically offered at the Petro Canada as well!
Hyde Creek
There are many beach access points and walking trails. For a nice 3km loop, head down the driveway and turn right (on Lanqvist). Go to the end of the road and take a right where the road forks. Continue on this trail and you will come out on Jekyll Road. Continue straight to the stop sign and turn right onto Hyde Creek Road, then right on Lanqvist and this will take you back to the cottage. Enjoy fresh bread at The Bread Cupboard farmstand on Lanqvist on summer weekends. Enjoy ice cream at the ice cream shack at the Petro Canada during the summer months. Drive in movies are periodically offered at the Petro Canada as well!
Alert Bay Library-Museum
116 Fir StLocal History
Also called Island Dawn's. A local shop filled with local gifts and treasures. Also ladies' consignment.
East Of Java
1584 Broughton BlvdAlso called Island Dawn's. A local shop filled with local gifts and treasures. Also ladies' consignment.
Raft Cove Provincial Park
Great beach for surfing and a campfire lunch. 3.5km trail in.
Ronning's Garden
San Josef MainAn incredible garden with amazing history.
Nahwitti River
Nahwitti River Trail on the Holberg highway. Easy hike with stunning old growth!
Woss Lake Campground
Rona RoadSandy beach and warm water. The perfect spot for a picnic.
Food scene
Enjoy the food truck during the summer months. They have great tacos and a fabulous view! On the way to Telegraph Cove. Seasonal.
Alder Bay RV Park & Marina
1 Alder Bay RdEnjoy the food truck during the summer months. They have great tacos and a fabulous view! On the way to Telegraph Cove. Seasonal.
Mugz 2.0 Coffee House
1597 Beach DrEnjoy their cinnamon buns, savoury scones and london fogs!
Cafe Guido & Co. Ltd.
7135 Market StLocal favourite. Great drinks and fabulous gifts!
Gus's Pub
1573 Beach DrivePub with ocean views and a summer patio. Enjoy wing night on Fridays!
The Old Saltery Pub
1610 Telegraph Cove RoadGreat clam chowder and local seafood. Beautiful view. Seasonal.
Devils' Bath Brewing Co.
1616 McNeill RoadPort McNeill's very own microbrewery! Try the Hazy Pale Ale and pizza.
Karai Sushi
7145 Market StreetSushi in Port Hardy
Coho Joe
145 1 StGreat breakfast and lunch in Sointula!
Whales Rub Pub
1 StreetWonderful food and drinks. Located in Sointula.
Food truck open Thurs-Sun near the old Rona in Port McNeill. Try the McNeill Burger or chicken strips! Local favourites. Call ahead or enjoy the view of the marina while you wait.
Lata's Kitchen
1700 Broughton BoulevardFood truck open Thurs-Sun near the old Rona in Port McNeill. Try the McNeill Burger or chicken strips! Local favourites. Call ahead or enjoy the view of the marina while you wait.