Port McNeill is a small town on the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. In North Vancouver Island, the port is the second-largest community with rich natural resources of land and sea. Port McNeill is known as the gateway to the protected spaces, gloriously spectacular islands, and waterways of the Broughton Archipelago and Queen Charlotte Strait. It is a grade-A stepping stone to outdoor adventure. Port McNeill Harbour and Nimpkish Lake Provincial Park count as the best places for outdoor activities near Port McNeill. Being close to the shoreline has many advantages, such as excellent weather conditions and watching marine wildlife like dolphins, whales, and seals.
Among other inhabitants of the Port McNeill area are grizzly bears, black bears, elks, cougars, deer, which you can enjoy watching them.
The average minimum and maximum temperature for Port McNeill is 4°C (39.2°F) in December and 20°C (68°F) in August.
Port McNeill has an oceanic climate and mild or pleasant temperature with limited to little rainfall. The best time to visit Port McNeill is from June to September.
Port Hardy Airport is the closest commercial airport to Port McNeill. The airport is about 39 km (24.2 miles) away, and it usually has three flights per week from Vancouver.
Wilderness Seaplanes offers charter services between Vancouver and Port McNeill.
Take BC Ferries in Vancouver to Nanaimo from Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay. And then drive from Nanaimo to Port McNeill, which takes about 4 hours. Campbell River city is situated around the halfway point along the drive and is an excellent spot to stop and rest or refuel.
Port McNeill is a popular tourism location on Vancouver Island, especially during summer. There are beautiful islands such as Malcolm Island, Haddington Island and Alert Bay that you can access from Port McNeill. If you want to stroll the city attractions, there are many tours such as photography, whale watching, bird watching, fishing, and diving.
There are bus and taxi services for transportation in and out of the town.
Port McNeill offers excellent hotels and guest houses; most of them are located downtown with access to many facilities.
Hotels:
Dalewood Inn
The Black Bear Resort Hotel
Sportsman's Inn on the Harbour Front
Humpback Inn Motel
Haida Way Motor Inn
Cedar Park Resort
Self- Catered Accommodation:
Guest House:
Ocean Comfort Bed and Breakfast
Orca Lodge
Seine Boat Inn
McNeill's Inn
Azure Blue Beach House
The Artists Point - Bed, Breakfast and Phototours
Although Port McNeill is a small town, you can find several shopping malls and local stores. Here are some of the best shops in Port McNeill.
West Coast Community Craft Shop, Pioneer Mall, Shop Rite & Rona, The Clothes Inn
and East Of Java
