Getting here
Port Hardy is located on the northeastern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Listed below is information on how to get to Port Hardy to join your grizzly bear tour, as well as accommodations in the area. Please do not hesitate to contact our office to assist you further in your travel planning.
Getting to Port Hardy
From Vancouver
Vancouver Island becomes more rugged and forested the further north you travel. Many of our guests choose to fly from Vancouver directly to Port Hardy, while others enjoy the scenic drive. Rental cars are available in Port Hardy and Vancouver.
Pacific Coastal Airlines offers direct flights from Vancouver to Port Hardy, typically one in the morning and one in the early evening.
Vancouver Island is accessed by ferry service from the mainland. The most direct route is via the town of Nanaimo. Ferry service is from the Horseshoe Bay terminal located in a northwestern suburb of Vancouver and from the Tsawwassen terminal south of Vancouver. The drive from Nanaimo to Port Hardy is approximately 5 hours at a leisurely pace. The ferries can be busy during holiday periods, so we recommend that you reserve in advance if you are driving to Vancouver Island.
Website: BC FERRIES
Phone Number: 888-223-3779 (toll-free) or (250) 386-3431
Vehicle Reservations: 888-724-5223 (toll-free) or (604) 444-2890
From Seattle
If you are driving up from the United States, crossing the border into Canada requires no special procedures but proof of citizenship is now required. Travel time from Seattle to Port Hardy is approximately 12 - 14 hours.
Accommodations
QUARTERDECK INN & MARINA RESORT: A hotel located on the fishing boat marina at Port Hardy. 1-877-902-0459 (toll-free) or (250) 902-0455.
BEAR COVE COTTAGES: Self-contained cottages overlooking Queen Charlotte Strait from Port Hardy. (250) 949-7939
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