Visit Port Hardy

09/02/2026

We're starting to get pretty excited around here about the upcoming North Island Career Expo and Interactive Trades Event in Port McNeill.

LOOK WHO'S COMING.

We’re bringing employers, industry, training opportunities and people doing some seriously interesting jobs across our region together in one place for you to meet them.

But this isn’t just a walk-around-and-pick-up-a-brochure kind of career expo.

Try something.
Meet the people doing the work.
Ask the questions you actually want answered.
Discover a whole new career path you may never have considered.

Whether you're looking for work, thinking about your next move, exploring training, helping a young person figure out what comes next, or you're simply curious about the opportunities right here on the North Island, we invite you to come check it out.

Check out the exhibitors below, who would YOU head to see first?

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Chilton Arena | Port McNeill

Come curious. Leave with a whole new career direction.

09/02/2026

The iconic Welcome to Port Hardy sign was refurbished this year. We are proud of our sign. It is a staple in our community.

📸 Photo credit: Vancouver Island North

Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located within the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐https://www.visitporthardy.com/

08/31/2026

As we head into the end of summer break, we are soaking up every minute that we can. We live and work in one of the world's most beautiful corners. Come visit Port Hardy anytime. It's worth the trip.

📸 Photo credit: North Island Wild

Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located within the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐 www.visitporthardy.com

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

We’ve added a couple of cheerful new cards from Wild Life Illustration Co. to our Ocean Store, created by Tofino-based designer Kayoko Kawano.

Perfect for sending a little whale appreciation to someone special, or keeping one on hand for a reason to celebrate. Maybe your perfect "hurrah" includes Humpback Whales? If so, you’re in good company with the MERS staff.

All sales through the Ocean Store support our research and education efforts and the artists and businesses whose sustainable goods we carry.

Visit https://mersocietybc.square.site/s/shop, or come see us in person in Port McNeill.

Our summer opening hours are Wednesday 11 - 5:30 pm, Thursday - Monday 10:00am - 5:30 pm.

08/28/2026

Are you planning out your adventure for the long weekend ahead? Little Huson Caves is an amazing place to visit for a daytrip. The caves consist of limestone formations, and amazing landscape. It's worth the trip!

📸 Photo credit: betterwithadventure

Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located within the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐 www.visitporthardy.com

08/26/2026

Are you enjoying your summer so far? We love this time of year in Port Hardy. The warm ocean breeze, sun-kissed face, and beautiful sunsets leave your soul happy.

📸 Photo credit: Videography

Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located within the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐 www.visitporthardy.com

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Along the Port Hardy sea walk. You can experience seeing bald eagles playing or fighting while searching for food and nesting sites. With impressive wingspans and sharp talons, bald eagles symbolize strength and freedom in the wild.

📸 Photo credit: Heith

Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure. Port Hardy is located within the traditional territory of the Kwakiutl First Nation and home to two neighbouring First Nations bands, the Quatsino and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island.

For more information about Port Hardy, go to:
🌐 www.visitporthardy.com

08/24/2026