Telegraph Cove is located on the northern coast of Vancouver Island, east of Port McNeill and Port Hardy. This fantastic community is perfect for photography with a stunning view of the ocean, famous buildings and houses close to the rocky shoreline.
You might see the scenery of Telegraph Cove in the postcards. Different seasons bring with them various adventures when it comes to the ecotourism of Telegraph Cove. In spring, Telegraph Cove gives you chances to watch grizzly bears that wake up from hibernation. At low tide, you may see bears that feed on crabs and mussels on exposed inlet beaches. August is the salmon migration period, and in September, millions of pink salmon return to spawn up the inlet channel. In other months, this place gives an excellent opportunity for fishing.
Telegraph Cove has an oceanic climate. The average minimum and maximum temperature for Telegraph Cove is 4°C (39.2°F) in December and 20°C (68°F) in August.
June until September is the best time in Telegraph Cove when most tourists plan for a visit.
The fastest way to get to Telegraph Cove from Vancouver is to fly into the Port Hardy Airport (YZT) and then take a taxi. After about a 1-hour trip, you will reach Telegraph Cove.
Wilderness Seaplanes offers seaplane services to Port McNeill. From there, take a taxi to Telegraph Cove.
Take BC Ferries from Vancouver in Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay and travel to Nanaimo. Then drive from Nanaimo to Telegraph Cove or take a bus from Nanaimo Bus Terminal.
The main attraction for visitors in Telegraph Cove is located on the shoreline. It is an excellent spot for fishing, diving, kayaking, whale watching, and also camping. Telegraph Cove Campground is one of the full-service and breathtaking campsites in the area. Telegraph Cove is a gateway to stunning islands such as Malcolm Island, Alert Bay, Hanson Island, and mazy waterways of the Broughton Archipelago and Queen Charlotte Strait.
Telegraph Cove is a small town, and an excursion in this community is possible by taxi or your own car.
Telegraph Cove has a few accommodations which have incredible views with a short distance from the shoreline.
Telegraph Cove Marina & RV Park (3-star hotel)
Hidden Cove Lodge (3-star hotel)
Telegraph Cove Resort
Dockside Suites
