Port Hardy
Port Hardy | |
|---|---|
| District of Port Hardy | |
Harbour of Port Hardy | |
| Coordinates: 50°43′28″N 127°29′53″W / 50.72444°N 127.49806°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | North-Island |
| Regional District | Mount Waddington |
| Incorporated | April 5, 1966 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pat Corbett-Labatt |
| Area | |
| • Land | 38.55 km2 (14.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 3,902 |
| • Density | 101.2/km2 (262/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| Postal code | V0N |
| Area code(s) | 250, 778 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | porthardy |
Port Hardy is a district municipality in British Columbia, Canada located on the north-east tip of Vancouver Island. Port Hardy has a population of 3,902 as of the 2021 census.
It is the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park, the North Coast Trail and the BC Marine Trail, located on the northernmost tip of Vancouver Island. The community has access to various outdoor activities, such as kayaking, caving, scuba diving, nature viewing, surfing, saltwater rapids, fishing and camping.