Guidebook to Alert Bay & North Island
Sightseeing
Museum and Gift Store
The U'mista Cultural Society was incorporated under the British Columbia Societies Act on March 22, 1974. Since that time, it has worked towards fulfilling the mandate to ensure the survival of all aspects of cultural heritage of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw.
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U'mista Cultural Centre
Front StreetMuseum and Gift Store
The U'mista Cultural Society was incorporated under the British Columbia Societies Act on March 22, 1974. Since that time, it has worked towards fulfilling the mandate to ensure the survival of all aspects of cultural heritage of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw.
Commonly known as "Gator Gardens," the Alert Bay Ecological Park is a lovely system of trails and boardwalks through the east side of the island.
Alert Bay Ecological Park, Alert Bay, British Columbia
Alder RoadCommonly known as "Gator Gardens," the Alert Bay Ecological Park is a lovely system of trails and boardwalks through the east side of the island.
Famous for its totem poles. Please respect the wishes of the 'Namgis and do not enter the burial grounds. All totems are visible from Fir Street.
Namgis Original Burial Grounds
Fir StreetFamous for its totem poles. Please respect the wishes of the 'Namgis and do not enter the burial grounds. All totems are visible from Fir Street.
Travel with Sea Wolf to experience the stories behind the scenery, support local Indigenous communities, and experience a sustainable approach to wildlife viewing that preserves our precious territory for generations to come.
https://seawolfadventures.ca/
Sea Wolf Adventures
1514 Broughton BlvdTravel with Sea Wolf to experience the stories behind the scenery, support local Indigenous communities, and experience a sustainable approach to wildlife viewing that preserves our precious territory for generations to come.
https://seawolfadventures.ca/
Being intimate yet respectful of nature, we aspire to bring present-moment awareness into your lives while you tour aboard our vessel 'Seasmoke.'
https://seasmokewhalewatching.com/
Sea Smoke Whale Watching
60 Fir StBeing intimate yet respectful of nature, we aspire to bring present-moment awareness into your lives while you tour aboard our vessel 'Seasmoke.'
https://seasmokewhalewatching.com/
Gift Store
Indigenous-owned and operated gift shop with a selection of clothing & accessories. Also the only place in town to buy espresso drinks.
Culture Shock Interactive Gallery
10A Front StIndigenous-owned and operated gift shop with a selection of clothing & accessories. Also the only place in town to buy espresso drinks.
Locally owned and operated - North Island artists from multiple communities show their artistic talents in nearby Port Hardy, BC (accessible by ferry then a 40 min drive north from Port McNeill)
West Coast Community Craft Shop
7135 Market StreetLocally owned and operated - North Island artists from multiple communities show their artistic talents in nearby Port Hardy, BC (accessible by ferry then a 40 min drive north from Port McNeill)
The Book Nook in Port Hardy offers a vast collection of new books, used books, beautiful home wares and unique gifts!
The Book Nook
7135 Market StreetThe Book Nook in Port Hardy offers a vast collection of new books, used books, beautiful home wares and unique gifts!
Cafe Guido & Company's version of a hometown corner grocery store (Port Hardy, BC)
We offer in-house made food, grocery items, locally sourced meats and produce & retail! Our menu offering changes daily. We do not offer a delivery service at this time.
4950 Beaver Harbour Rd
4950 Beaver Harbour Road
Cafe Guido & Company's version of a hometown corner grocery store (Port Hardy, BC)
We offer in-house made food, grocery items, locally sourced meats and produce & retail! Our menu offering changes daily. We do not offer a delivery service at this time.
Food scene
Bayside Grill
81 Fir StreetOne of two local restaurants. Hours may vary.
Passn Thyme Inn
4 Maple RdOne of two local restaurants. Hours may vary.
Port Hardy's premier coffee house! Stop by Café Guido for fresh baking and artisan coffee next time you visit Vancouver Island North!
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Cafe Guido & Co. Ltd.
7135 Market StPort Hardy's premier coffee house! Stop by Café Guido for fresh baking and artisan coffee next time you visit Vancouver Island North!
Transportation
Alert Bay
Ferry RampThis is the primary way on/off Cormorant Island.