Port Hardy

Port Hardy is a neighborhood municipality of about 4000 people (2023) on the Central Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia.

Port Hardy Halal Travel Guide

Port Hardy - Harbour of Port Hardy

Beaver Cove, near the BC Ferries Terminal, is the oldest known site of human habitation on Vancouver Island (circa 5850 BCE). The first contact with Europeans occurred in 1836 when the steamship S.S. Beaver was sent on an exploratory trip by Hudson's Bay Company (HBC). To exploit coal deposits and the HBC to establish a fortified trading post at Beaver Harbour around 1848, and named it “Fort Rupert” after the company’s governor, Prince Rupert, Duke of Bavaria. Though little of the fort remains today and the Kwakiutl First Nations (Indigenous People people) continue to reside adjacent to the former fort site.

Port Hardy’s population grew to a little over 5,000 residents while the Island Copper Mine was operating from 1971-1995 about 16 kilometers south of the town. The open-pit porphyry copper mine employed over 900 employees from Port Hardy and the surrounding communities. Today and the former mine is a wildlife habitat and pit lake biological treatment system.

Today, Port Hardy is a transportation hub for air, ferry and marine networks, and serves as the gateway to the Central Coast and the Cape Scott and North Coast Trails, and BC Ferry’s northern terminus for the Discovery Coast run and Prince Rupert.

Travel to Port Hardy

By car

Take the Island Highway from ferries docking at Victoria (British Columbia) | Victoria (500 kilometers, about 5½ hours driving) or Nanaimo (385 kilometers, about 4 hours) from Vancouver, and follow it until the northern end.

Travel on a Bus in Port Hardy

• Tofino Bus - ☎ +1 250-725-2871| tollfree=+1-866-986-3466$84-121 - One bus daily from Victoria Mayfair Transit Stop 8AM with a one-hour transfer in Campbell River, arriving at 5:30PM, 9 hours 10 min total travelling time.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Port Hardy

PortHardy - Port Hardy from the water

Or arrive by BC Ferries from Prince Rupert on the Inside Passage, far to the north. Sailings arrive every other day, and depart the following day, during the summer. Fewer sailings in other seasons. Journey takes 15 hours: day cruise of 7:30AM Monday - 10:30PM during spring and summer, overnight other times. Some sailings stop in Bella Bella. Prices vary between regular (May-Sep), shoulder season (Oct, Dec, Mar, April), off-peak (Nov, Jan, Feb): $121-269 per adult 12 and over, $60-103 per child 6-11, $264-469 per vehicle (up to ft 20 long), and $132-235 per motorcycle (Sept 2017).

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Port Hardy

• Port Hardy Airport IATA Flight Code: YZT 50.680556, -127.333333 is about 10 kilometers Southeast of the town - Port Hardy Airport / Pacific Coastal Airlines flies to Port Hardy from Vancouver (3 times a day, $195-245 one-way) and Bella Bella (twice daily $165-200).

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How to get around in Port Hardy

Taxis and a community bus, +1 250-956-3151.

Water taxi at the dock for the North Coast Trail.

What to see in Port Hardy

• Port Hardy Museum - 7110 Market Street ☎ +1 250 949-8143 Opening Hours: February - Dec: W-Sa Admission by donation - Permanent exhibits of First Nations (including 8,000-year-old artifacts) settlers' effects, fossils, geology, natural history, and local industry. Rotating temporary exhibits, videos. Gift shop.

• Fort Rupert 10 kilometers Southeast of Port Hardy: follow Highway 2 to Byng Road, east to Beaver Harbour Road, and north to Fort Rupert (a 2hr 15min walk)

Fort Rupert - A former Hudson's Bay Company fort which was built in 1849. The present day village of Fort Rupert is a historic Kwakwaka'wakw village of the Kwakiutl and the Komoyue subgroup where the opportunity exists to see native carvers working on totem poles or other artwork and traditional crafts. The band government of the Kwagu'ł is the Kwakiutl First Nation. Fort Rupert (or Tsaxis as it is known by the Kwakiutl) is worth a visit to see its historic cemetery and the Big House, many totem poles, and colourfully decorated public buildings. Also hiding in the underbrush are the last crumbling remnants of the fort erected by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1849, notably a stone chimney. Sandstone petroglyphs dating back to the 1860s can also be found (after careful searching) on the upper reaches of the oceanfront tidal zone.

• Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre - 8400 Byng Road next to the Quatse River Regional Park and Campground ☎ +1 250-902-0336 | Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM Adult $6, youth (5-18) $4, seniors (65 and over) $4, under age 5 free, family (Up to 2 adults + children) $12 - A muslim-friendly centre that teaches about Pacific salmon. An interpretive gallery, interactive exhibits and hands-on displays that show how salmon are intimately connected to the coastal ecosystem of Northern Vancouver Island and the local First Nations and the local community.

- The Copper Maker Gallery - 114 Copper Way ☎ +1 250 949-8491 - Calvin Hunt (artist) - Gallery owned by and featuring the works of artist and totem pole carver Calvin Hunt.

• Old Hudson Bay Store
• The inter city trails
• Carrot Park Mile 0 of the Island Highway
• Walk the seawall
• Eagle watching
• View the totem poles and chain saw carvings
• Tour the murals
• Beach combing
• Storey's Beach located outside of town
• Tex Lyon's Trail-Commuter Trail

Best things to do in Port Hardy

• North Island Calendar of Events Festivals, Concerts, Sporting events]
• Some of the best scuba diving on the planet, though the water is cold and conditions are tough (so significant prior experience is expected), is available offshore from Port Hardy. Try Browning Pass Hideaway or / God's Pocket Resort].

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Port Hardy

• Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc. - ☎ +1 250-949-8781 +1-877-949-8781 - A local company that specializes in smoked salmon -- 65 different combinations of products and many varieties of flavours like: Maple, Garlic, Cajun, Spiced, and Original. Available in local grocery stores including Save-on Foods and Overwrites Foods.

• West Coast Community Craft Shop - 7135 Market Street ☎ +1 250-949-2650 - 125 local artists' work is on display. Works of art include carvings, sculptures, paintings, pottery, photography, turned bowls, handmade soaps, honey, quilts, baby blankets and sweaters, beach glass chimes, beach vacation rental homes, jewellery.

• Cup of tea from Retroz or a cup of coffee from Café Guido or Koffees
• Local gifts from the Port Hardy Museum
• Fresh fish from the dock.

Halal Restaurants in Port Hardy

• Captain Hardy's Fish and Chips 7145 Market Street ☎ +1 250-949-9008 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 6:30AM–8PM, Sunday 7AM Monday - 2PM - In 2017, new owners transformed this restaurant, offering French and Japanese fusion cuisine, calamari, sushi, homemade soups and chowders, while still serving up light crispy-battered fresh halibut.

• Glen Lyon Restaurant-good breakfasts

• Market Street Café 7030 Market Street ☎ +1 250-949-8110 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 3PM - Fresh home baking

• Mo's Restaurant - 7070 Market St. # 8 ☎ +1 250-949-8303 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM - Pizza, fried Chicken, Chicken wings, subs, gyros, donairs, wraps, sandwiches, soups, salads.

• Seto's Wok and Grill 9040 Granville Street ☎ +1 250-949-8381 Opening Hours: Monday West Thursday 11AM Monday - 8PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 8:30PM, Sunday 4PM Monday - 8PM - Chinese and Canadian food.

• Karai Sushi & Grill 4030 Byng Road at Airport Inn ☎ +1 250-949-7744 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday noon-8PM, Saturday Sunday 4:30-8PM - Japanese, Sushi, Asian

• Toudai Sushi Restaurant 8405 Byng Road ☎ +1 250-949-8755 Opening Hours: Daily 5PM Monday - 9PM - Sushi, Asian food.

Some of the hotels and inns listed below have pubs.

• The Sporty Grill - 8700 Hastings Street ☎ +1 250-949-7811 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 11:30PM, Friday Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 1:30AM - Great pub food. Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, Pizzas, Pasta. salads, steak.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Port Hardy

Port Hardy - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Port Hardy, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Port Hardy. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Port Hardy and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Port Hardy. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Port Hardy. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPort Hardy: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Port Hardy.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Port Hardy: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Port Hardy, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Port Hardy.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Port Hardy, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Port Hardy, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Port Hardy and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Port Hardy, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Port Hardy, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Port Hardy without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Port Hardy is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Port Hardy.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Port Hardy is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Port Hardy, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Quatse River Regional Park 8400 Byng Road, a few kilometers south of the marina Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: noon Camping: daily $25.20, weekly $152.25. RV from: daily $30.45, weekly $183.75. ~15% discount for seniors - Camping is available. Be bear aware: the local bear population uses this area to forge for berries and hunt salmon.

• North Coast Trail Backpackers Hostel - 8635 Granville St. ☎ +1 250 949 9441 +1 866 448 6303 - Dorm beds $30-34, superior Muslim friendly rooms $64-79, group/family room $69 for 2 people +$15 per additional person to a total of five. - Housed in an old Mason's Lodge. Lounge and dining area. Free wireless internet and computer kiosk. Free parking. Games room, TV, book exchange. Kayak, bicycle, and motorbike storage. Laundry facilities available upon request. Storage lockers. 3 fully equipped kitchens. Bed linens and towels included. Drying room (for wet gear such as tents). Electric vehicle charger.

B&Bs

• All Ocean Storm B&B
• Bonita B&B
• Byng House B&B
• First Choice B&B
• Fran's View B&B
• Hamilton B&B
• Jessie's B&B
• Kris'Cottage B&B
• Oceanview B&B
• Orange Tabby B&B
• Scotia Bay B&B

Holiday rentals

• Bear Cove Cottages
• North Coast Cottages
• Ecoscape Cabins- secluded and eco-friendly

Hotels

• Pioneer Inn - 8405 Byng Road Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 11AM Doubles from $85 - Free Wi-Fi, restaurant on site, and a refrigerator is included in guest rooms. Port Hardy Airport is 8 kilometers away. A cable TV and a seating area are provided in rooms at Pioneer Inn. A work desk, a microwave and a coffee maker are offered. BBQ facilities are offered to guests of Inn Pioneer. A guest launderette is available. B.C. Ferries Port Hardy terminal is 11 minutes' drive away. Marble River Provincial Park is 34 kilometers from Pioneer Inn.

• Quarterdeck Inn 6555 Hardy Bay Road ☎ +1 250 902-0455 +1 888 999 2799 - Doubles from $126 - Full service hotel, with a marina, pub and restaurant. Close to downtown and tourism and business services in Port Hardy.

• Glen Lyon 6435 Hardy Bay Road ☎ +1 250 902-0455 +1 877 949 7115 - Doubles from $122 - All rooms and suites face Hardy Bay and not far from downtown. Glen Lyon Inn is found on the scenic alternate road, Hardy Bay Road, which rims the waterfront leading to Port Hardy. It is a few minutes to the ferry terminal and very close to downtown and the bus depot. Adjacent to the marina and the seaplane base.

• North Shore Inn - 7370 Market Street ☎ +1-250-949-8500 - Doubles from $103
• Airport Inn - 4030 Byng Road - ☎ +1 250 949-9434 - Licensed dining room, meeting rooms, cold organic juice and store and fax and copy service. Within walking distance of the airport (and they offer complimentary shuttle service), and minutes by vehicle to the BC Ferries terminal and downtown Port Hardy.

• Providence Place - 7050 Rupert Street ☎ +1 250 949-8899 - Doubles from $100 - Central location.

Telecommunications in Port Hardy

• Chamber of Commerce Info Centre - 7250 Market Street ☎ +1-250-949-7622 +1-866-427-3901 Opening Hours: May-September: daily 9AM–5PM; October - Apr: Monday to Friday 9AM–4PM - Great ideas and lots of maps and brochures. Accommodations, activity, and transportation bookings. Wheelchair accessible facilities. Public washrooms. Shaw GoWiFi Gift & souvenir shop.

Travel Next

• Coal Harbour
• Winter Harbour
• San Josef Bay
• North Coast Trail
• Cape Scott Park

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