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Here's your chance to collect a little 'trivia'. Winter Harbour is closer to China and Japan than any other North American settlement! It was named when two English sailing ships wintered there in the late 1700s. The current population is dependent on fishing and tourism.

Among the many attractions in this tiny harbour community is the seaside boardwalk which was once the only 'road' and is now maintained for visitors' enjoyment.

From the cedar walkway can be observed a variety of birds such as eagles, puffins, ducks, oyster catchers, gulls, herons, mures, murelettes and other sealife

For hikers, it's only a short way through the woods from Winter Harbour to Botel Park with a view down Foward Inlet , past Robson and Low Islands to the open pacific. Just outside the hamlet is Kwaksistah Park, with 12 campsites under towering trees with boat launch, fire pits, sheltered barbeque and good fishing opportunities.

Store, Post Office, Fishing charters.

 

C-Scape Charters Bob & Helen Cake

Box 134, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 
Phone (250) 949-2601; or(250) 969-4601Winter Harbour
Fax: (250) 949-2641 
cscape@island.net
 

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Vancouver Island North Visitors Association

Tel 250-949-9094
Fax 250-949-9094
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1-800-903-6660

tourism@vinva.bc.ca

P.O. Box 1755
Port McNeill, BC
V0N 2R0

 
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