Activities | Things To Do
Port McNeill, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada |
Hiking, Backpacking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Golfing, Sailing, Boating, Birdwatching and Fishing are popular activities in and around the community of Port McNeill, Vancouver Island,
BC including the surrounding communities of Port Alice, Telegraph Cove,
Zeballos and Woss.More information is available under Parks and Trails List and/or
the Eco-Tourism Tour and Guides Business
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- Walking and Hiking: The area surrounding Port McNeill enjoys many trails ranging from easy to extreme. [ Trails and parks in Port McNeill ]
- Whale Watching: Transient and resident
Killer Whales, migrating Humpback Whales and Minke Whales
live in the waters of Port McNeill. Sightings of whales are most common around Robson Bight, Telegraph Cove, Broughton Archipelago, Blackfish Sound, Mexicana Pt. and Johnstone Straight. Michael Bigg Ecological Reserve is located near Port McNeill.
- Ocean Fishing: Fishing for salmon and halibut is a popular activity in the region. Fishing destinations include Robson
Bight, Swanson Island, Knight Inlet or Chio Channel. Many
tour guides operate in the area and boat rentals are available.
- Scuba Diving: Vancouver Island is the second best place
to dive after the Red Sea. Scuba Diving destinations in Port McNeill include the "Browning Wall", Gods Pocket and the ship wrecks of the Themsis and S.S. Suwannee.
- Caving: There are many caves ranging
from easy to extreme, located throughout the area.
Some caving destinations include the Atlish River
Caves, Devil's Bath, Eternal Fountain and the Disappearing
River.
- Bird Watching: There are many wetland and marsh areas in the region ideal for birdwatching including the Quatse Estuary and the Hardy Bay Estuary located north of Port McNeill BC.
- Ocean Kayaking: Kayaking is the region attracts many to the region. There are many kayak routes exploring the islands in the region ranging from easy to extreme.
- World's Largest Burl: Port McNeill has a
22 ton burl on display in the community that
measures 14 meters (46 ft.) in width - cut from a 360
year old spruce tree that was once 80 feet tall.
- Day Trip to Alert Bay:
Hop on a BC Ferry to Alert Bay
on Cormorant Island. Alert Bay is rich in the history of the
First Nations people. A museum and many First Nations sculptures,
relics are on display throughout the island.
- Backpacking. Travel into the wilderness regions surrounding Port McNeill and you will find many backpacking trails like the ones in the Cape Scott Provincial Park.
- Skiing and Snowboarding. Ski and snowboard on Mt. Cain - Vancouver Island's second snow mountain. Ski Canada, recently ranked Mt. Cain as the 5th best in
powder ski conditions in Canada. [ more information about
Mount Cain ]
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