Holberg, BC Vancouver Island
Holberg is a small seaside community
on the north-central tip of Vancouver Island fronting the Pacific Ocean on the shores of Holberg Inlet. Nearby are the adventures of Quatsino Narrows.
Holberg,
BC is a community deep in Danish history. The Danish first used the land for farming and then later developed the community into a coal mining town.
After the coal mining industry disappeared the village became a floating camp
used for housing by the workers of a developing forest industry.
Currently, Holberg is centred around the forestry and fishing industries. The community is a popular destination for fishing
charters and wildlife tours. Many drive to Holberg to launch their boats and kayaks so to access the west side of Vancouver Island.
The waterfront community is also the last village
visited for those about to backpack the world famous Cape
Scott Trail and the newly developed North
Coast Trail. Nearby is another walking trail which is allot less known named the Raft
Cove Trail.
The community of Holberg is also a great jumping off point
for wildlife viewing. Whether exploring the community or on one of the trails in the region one may encounter Blue Herons, Bald Eagles
and Black Bears. For garden lovers the Ronning Gardens near Holberg have been around since 1910.
The village, although a small community, is a top destination for a 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.
How
to Get to Holberg, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada:
From Campbell
River you travel Hwy 19 ( North Island Hwy) to Port Hardy. It is a 238 km (147 mi) section of the highway
traveling through rugged forests, over rumbling
rivers, zigzagging through valleys. Just south of Port Hardy, on the left hand side, is the turn off
to Holberg.
The drive to Holberg and Winter Harbour from Port
Hardy, BC is along a 60+ kilometre gravel logging road. Along the road look for the unique shoe tree where worn
down shoes are retired after hiking the Cape Scott Trail. |
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