Holberg, Vancouver Island Accommodations, Charters, B&B, British Columbia, Canada


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Holberg, BC Vancouver Island

Holberg is a small seaside community on the north-central tip of Vancouver Island hugging the ocean shores of Holberg Inlet which is next door to the Quatsino Narrows. Holberg, BC is a community deep in Danish history first becoming an area used for farming and later becoming a coal mining community. The village is a short scenic drive from Port Hardy, BC.

Holberg's past and present caters to the logging industry today. The village was once a floating camp used for housing the forest industry workers. Today, the village of Holberg is a popular destination point for fishing charters and wildlife tours to launch their boats and for many, it is also launch site for guided kayak tours.

The waterfront community is also the base camp village for many before they start backpacking the world famous Cape Scott Trail and the newly developed North Coast Trail. Nearby, another walking trail is the Raft Cove Trail. This shorter park trail explores the shorelines and old growth forests offering up long sandy beaches and crashing waves.

The community of Holberg also has opportunities to view wildlife like Blue Herons and Bald Eagles and other seabirds. Located just south of Holberg is Ronning Gardens established in 1910 and is continued to be maintained today preserving the many exotic trees, shrubs and plants that are on display from all around the world.

The village, although a small community, is a destination ideal for relaxation getaways, sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, scuba diving and wildlife viewing. The amenities of Holberg, BC include accommodations and campgrounds, a general store, restaurant, and a post office.

Cape Scott Provincial Park, Port Hardy, BC, Vancouver Island


How to Get to Holberg, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada:
Travel Hwy 19 (Inland Route) or Hwy 19A (Oceanside Route) north from Victoria, Nanaimo or Comox Valley. Once you have reached Campbell River you begin your backwood wilderness drive following Hwy 19 ( North Island Hwy) to Port Hardy. A 238 km (147 mi) drive along paved highways through thick rugged forests, over rumbling rivers, zigzagging through valleys. A 2.5 hour experience with a good chance for a Black Bear and Bald Eagle sightings. First community encountered is Port McNeill. From there continue 50 km (31 mi) further north to Port Hardy BC. Just south of Port Hardy, on the left hand side, is the turn off to Winter Harbour and Holberg.

The drive to Holberg and Winter Harbour from Port Hardy, BC is along a gravel logging road exploring forested mountains, crossing over rumbling rivers and passing by serene fresh water lakes like Georgie Lake and Nahwitti Lake. The drive to Holberg and Winter Harbour also passes by a unique shoe tree where worn down shoes are retired after hiking the Cape Scott Trail.


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