Port Hardy
Port Hardy | |
|---|---|
| District of Port Hardy[1] | |
 Harbour of Port Hardy | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | North-Island |
| Regional District | Mount Waddington |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hank Bood [2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.73 km2 (14.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,008 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| Postal code | V0N |
| Area code(s) | 250, 778 |
| Website | http://porthardy.ca/ |
Port Hardy is a district municipality in British Columbia, Canada located on the northwestern end of Vancouver Island.[3] Port Hardy has a population of 4,008 at last census (2011). It is the gateway to Cape Scott Provincial Park, the North Coast Trail and the BC Marine Trail, located on the northernmost tip of Vancouver Island. The community has access to spectacular wilderness adventures, such as kayaking, caving, world-class scuba diving, nature viewing, surfing, unique saltwater rapids,[4] fishing and camping.
Port Hardy's twin city is Numata, Japan.
Naming
Port Hardy was named after Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy who served as the captain of H.M.S. Victory.[3]
Filomi Days
Once a year, Port Hardy holds a celebration in Rotary Park to acknowledge its natural resource based economy. The three syllables, fi, lo and mi, stand for "fishing, logging and mining". The celebration includes festivities in the park such as activities for children, fundraising concessions, entertainment, beer gardens, bake sales, craft sales, and fireworks. A dance for each age group and a parade are also held on Filomi Days weekend- typically the third weekend in July.
Tourism
Port Hardy's economy depends greatly on tourism. Ferries to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, another popular tourist destination in British Columbia, depart every other day during peak season. Tourist traffic in the summer is immense, and hotels and restaurants usually find themselves with no room to accommodate all travellers.[citation needed]
Wildlife
Deer, black bears, bald eagles, squirrels, seals, salmon and many other species of birds and mammals are often spotted along the Quatse Loop Nature Trail or at Storey's Beach which is a short drive from town. Humpback whales can occasionally been seen surfacing in the bay. Port Hardy has many wildlife charters, fishing charters and places to camp during tourist season. Controversial bear hunts are common here.
Climate
| Climate data for Port Hardy Airport | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high humidex | 14.2 | 16.8 | 19.5 | 22.9 | 35.3 | 31.9 | 30.6 | 32.8 | 28.0 | 25.4 | 18.8 | 15.7 | 35.3 |
| Record high °C (°F) | 13.7 (56.7) |
16.7 (62.1) |
19.8 (67.6) |
23.3 (73.9) |
33.4 (92.1) |
31.7 (89.1) |
26.7 (80.1) |
28.7 (83.7) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.6 (78.1) |
18.9 (66.0) |
14.8 (58.6) |
33.4 (92.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.5 (43.7) |
7.3 (45.1) |
8.9 (48.0) |
11.2 (52.2) |
13.9 (57.0) |
15.9 (60.6) |
17.8 (64.0) |
18.1 (64.6) |
15.8 (60.4) |
11.8 (53.2) |
8.1 (46.6) |
6.0 (42.8) |
11.8 (53.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 4.2 (39.6) |
4.4 (39.9) |
5.5 (41.9) |
7.3 (45.1) |
10.1 (50.2) |
12.3 (54.1) |
14.3 (57.7) |
14.4 (57.9) |
12.2 (54.0) |
8.8 (47.8) |
5.5 (41.9) |
3.7 (38.7) |
8.6 (47.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.8 (35.2) |
1.4 (34.5) |
2.0 (35.6) |
3.4 (38.1) |
6.1 (43.0) |
8.7 (47.7) |
10.7 (51.3) |
10.7 (51.3) |
8.5 (47.3) |
5.7 (42.3) |
3.0 (37.4) |
1.3 (34.3) |
5.3 (41.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −14.4 (6.1) |
−11.8 (10.8) |
−12.8 (9.0) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
1.7 (35.1) |
2.8 (37.0) |
3.3 (37.9) |
−9.9 (14.2) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−12.5 (9.5) |
−12.2 (10.0) |
−14.4 (6.1) |
| Record low wind chill | −19.8 | −23.5 | −15.3 | −6.9 | −4.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | −0.6 | −7.7 | −20.8 | −22.0 | −23.5 |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 247.0 (9.72) |
160.2 (6.31) |
159.7 (6.29) |
125.0 (4.92) |
79.3 (3.12) |
80.7 (3.18) |
53.7 (2.11) |
73.1 (2.88) |
109.6 (4.31) |
256.7 (10.11) |
311.7 (12.27) |
250.9 (9.88) |
1,907.6 (75.10) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 235.0 (9.25) |
151.9 (5.98) |
154.8 (6.09) |
123.5 (4.86) |
79.2 (3.12) |
80.7 (3.18) |
53.7 (2.11) |
73.1 (2.88) |
109.6 (4.31) |
256.5 (10.10) |
307.9 (12.12) |
239.9 (9.44) |
1,865.7 (73.45) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 12.4 (4.9) |
8.8 (3.5) |
4.9 (1.9) |
1.5 (0.6) |
0.1 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.0) |
3.9 (1.5) |
10.8 (4.3) |
42.7 (16.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 22.6 | 18.0 | 21.1 | 18.9 | 16.3 | 15.7 | 11.2 | 11.9 | 14.5 | 21.8 | 23.3 | 21.6 | 216.9 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 21.5 | 17.2 | 20.8 | 18.9 | 16.3 | 15.7 | 11.2 | 11.9 | 14.5 | 21.8 | 22.7 | 20.6 | 213.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 14.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 81.8 | 76.6 | 72.9 | 70.0 | 69.6 | 72.2 | 72.6 | 74.8 | 77.8 | 81.1 | 82.5 | 82.6 | 76.2 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 51.4 | 73.9 | 114.2 | 143.2 | 174.7 | 165.8 | 201.8 | 189.2 | 150.0 | 95.5 | 56.3 | 46.3 | 1,462.4 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 19.5 | 26.2 | 31.1 | 34.6 | 36.4 | 33.7 | 40.7 | 42.0 | 39.5 | 28.7 | 20.8 | 18.5 | 31.0 |
| Source: [5] | |||||||||||||
Radio
CFNI - 1240 Coast AM
Transportation
Port Hardy is served by Port Hardy Airport and the Bear Cove Ferry Terminal. There are two taxi companies and a public transport bus.
Gallery
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Thunderbird Mall -
Clock tower -
The Seagate Wharf in Port Hardy -
Carrot Campaign monument -
Port Hardy from the water
See also
- Tlatlasikwala Nation
- Da'naxda'xw Awaetlatla Nation (Tanakteuk First Nation)
- Kwakiutl First Nation (Fort Rupert Band)
- Hardy Island Marine Provincial Park
- Penrose Island Marine Provincial Park
References
- ^ "British Columbia Regional Districts, Municipalities, Corporate Name, Date of Incorporation and Postal Address" (XLS). British Columbia Ministry of Communities, Sport and Cultural Development. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ "District of Port Hardy Council Members".
- ^ a b "Port Hardy". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Nakwakto Rapids". Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ "Calculation Information for 1981 to 2010 Canadian Normals Data". Environment Canada. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
