Located on Vancouver Island's northeastern coast, Port McNeill is a thriving community with a sheltered harbour and fabulous waterways suitable for kayaking and canoeing.
Having a tight connection with Alert Bay and Sointula via BC Ferries, Port McNeill offers a wide variety of excursions. Kayaking and canoeing in the lakes of Port McNeill are accompanied by spectacular views of the Broughton Strait, besides swimming and fishing opportunities. Port McNeill is the gateway to real adventure. It is known as Vancouver Island North's second-largest community. In conjunction with kayaking and canoeing, visitors have the chance to explore ecotourism, whale watching, diving, and wildlife viewing.
Port McNeill is approximately 195 km (120 miles) north of Campbell River city, on the way to Port Hardy. This place is accessible through Highway 19. Visitors can reach Port McNeill by catching a bus from the Nanaimo Ferry. This place is also reachable by taking BC Ferries to Nanaimo from Horseshoe Bay or Tsawwassen. Moreover, Port McNeill is close to Port Hardy, which may be accessed by airplane.