Port Hardy Visitor Centre
Port Hardy Visitor Centre
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Located on the waterfront in downtown #PortHardy, the Port Hardy Visitor Centre is open year round delivering visitor services & information. Let professional & informative staff help you plan your perfect Port Hardy trip. From accommodation & transportation, to local restaurants and community highlights, learn all about this quaint coastal community at the Port Hardy Visitor Centre. #visitporthardy today!
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Canucksontheloose
Victoria, Canada706 contributions
Aug 2020
Girl behind plexiglass was friendly and gave us a good booklet for hiking trails on the north Island called "Off the Beaten Path." It rates all the trails in terms of ease, the length, location, and estimated hiking time. It also had advertised amenities like taxi service, resorts, and restaurants. It's such a valuable resource. The small Centre also had gifts (t-shirts were on sale!) and the typical free maps. Only 3 people allowed max inside.
Written October 23, 2020
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Thank you for visiting us, we are glad you found the hiking trail booklet handy.
Written October 25, 2020
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S_M_Terry
North Yorkshire, UK21 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
My husband and I spent a week in Port Hardy during August and visited the Visitors Centre several times. We booked our Whale Watching trip through them. The staff were very polite and helpful each time.
Written September 23, 2017
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Thank you for the kind review. We're very glad to hear our staff were helpful throughout your stay in Port Hardy.
Written September 26, 2017
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kimberlylU4428GB
Woss, Canada73 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
The people who work here do such an amazing job they are always very helpful in giving me great ideas on different thing to do on the north end of the island! They will even call places for me to see if they have availability. There little gift shop has some neat local things to pick up while there as well!
Written June 23, 2019
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Thank you for stopping by to see us. We are always happy to hear from visitors about their experiences.
Written June 24, 2019
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Kimberley T
Canada11 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
I just wanted to put in a word regarding this visitor centre. Some visitor centres are not that great but this one was well stocked as well as the staff member I spoke with was very knowledgable about the area. Friendliness is always a bonus and much appreciated
Written September 14, 2018
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The_Mogz
26 contributions
Aug 2017
Wow - great first impression of Port Hardy. The man we spoke to was super helpful, full of great suggestions and shared his knowledge of the local area! Worth the stop to chat and find out about this area! Very impressed.
Written August 15, 2017
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Glad to hear your first impression, of Port Hardy and the Visitor Centre, was a great one! Also, that we were able to assist with recommendations and local knowledge of the area. Thank you for the review!
Written August 18, 2017
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IMOGEN4
Sussex, England13 contributions
Sep 2019
Really helpful knowledgeable staff. Wish we had gone in here earlier - would have saved us some time. We also got to find the trails that we wouldn't have gone to without their help.
Written March 6, 2020
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Thank you for your review. I am so glad you found what you needed at our Visitor Centre. We hope to see you again.
Written March 9, 2020
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csn1960
Port Hardy, Canada6 contributions
Oct 2019
The new look is very impressive. They have such a nice affordable array of things to buy. The front desk helper was very informed.
Written November 6, 2019
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Thank you for stopping by, and for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. We hope to see you again soon.
Written November 8, 2019
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Ivy Summers
1 contribution
Jun 2019 • Family
I just came into town and the first thing I see is a smile! The girls were really helpful with helping me plan my trip.
Written June 5, 2019
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Thank you for stopping in to see us. We are glad to hear that we could help you plan your trip.
Written June 24, 2019
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Chris D
New Westminster, Canada3,090 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Went here first thing on entering town, found they had moved! Gave an address for their new location, but how the heck does that help us out-of-towners? We need a map to find the new location, eh? Come to think of it, a rack with simple maps and a few brochures would have helped. Think like a tourist, people!
Written June 3, 2019
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Hi Chris,
We are so sorry that we missed you. We had a major flood in the building and we had to vacate while it was being restored. We are back in now and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our visitors. I hope you will come again.
Best wishes,
Elizabeth
Written June 5, 2019
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Susan M
Bowser, Canada114 contributions
Sep 2018
Found the folks here helpful & friendly. Lots of good local information and beyond. Easy to find and access is good.
Written October 3, 2018
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gabewantsmore
Galveston Island, TX91 contributions
We will be arriving in Port Hardy on a ferry from Prince Rupert around midnight September 20th, 2022. We will have our camper van with us and are wondering where is the nearest acceptable place to camp/ sleep for a night? (prefer not at an RV park, …but if that’s all that’s available…). Thanks for any insight.
gabewantsmore
Galveston Island, TX91 contributions
We will be arriving in Port Hardy on a ferry from Prince Rupert around midnight September 20th, 2022. We will have our camper van with us and are wondering where is the nearest acceptable place to camp/ sleep for a night? (prefer not at an RV park, …but if that’s all that’s available…). Thanks for any insight.
RiverrunnerSauble
Sauble Beach, Canada4 contributions
Hi there:). I have two questions, and thought this would be the easiest way to find things out. We hope to land in Port Hardy later on in Sept. We will need to get to Port McNeill to catch the Ferry to Alert Bay. When we land, is there a cab service that we can grab to get to Port McNeill? Also, how long will it take to get there. Not long, I think, but not real sure, it's been a few years. Thanks so much.
Port H
Port Hardy, Canada
Hello, Super exciting you are coming to see the North Island. I can definitely help with your questions. We have two Taxi company's that will have cars waiting at the air port for when you arrive and if not one will be around shortly after arrival. The trip to Port McNeill will only take roughly half an hour so it should give you plenty of time to make it to the boat. I hope this has helped, and that you have a wonderful trip.
Port Hardy Visitor Centre - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Port Hardy Visitor Centre
- Port Hardy Visitor Centre is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Port Hardy Visitor Centre:
- (0.09 mi) Orange Tabby B&B
- (0.09 mi) North Coast Trail Backpacker's Hostel
- (0.07 mi) Pier Side Landing
- (0.09 mi) C&N Backpackers Port Hardy
- (0.08 mi) North Shore Inn
- Restaurants near Port Hardy Visitor Centre:
- (0.03 mi) The Sporty Bar & Grill
- (0.03 mi) Macy's Place
- (0.11 mi) Cafe Guido
- (0.17 mi) Mo's
- (0.23 mi) Market Street Cafe