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Marine Directory 2015North Vancouver Island

GazetteNORTH ISLAND

MARINE DIRECTORY 2015North Vancouver Island

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Sointula ..........................................................................6-7

Telegraph Cove ............................................................8-9

Port McNeill ............................................................. 10-12

Port Hardy ................................................................ 13-18

Port Alice ........................................................................19

Sayward ..........................................................................20

Sport Fishing .................................................................21

Diving & Kayaking .........................................................22

Whale Watching ............................................................23

North Island Marine Directory 2015 is distributed free of charge to all mariners stopping in the area and is also available at marine supply stores, visitor information centres, harbour offi ces, at the North Island Gazette and online at www.northislandgazette.com.North Island Marine Directory 2015 is published by North Island Gazette7305 Market St, Box 458, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0Phone: 250-949-6225 • Fax: 250-949-7655Email: [email protected]

Important contact information:

Fisheries and Oceanswww.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.caPort Hardy Offi ce: 250-949-642224 hour toll free recorded info: 1-866-431-3474Canadian Coast Guard Pacifi c Regionwww.pacifi c.ccg-gcc.gc.caMarine Weather Offi cewww.weatheroffi ce.ec.gc.ca/marineTide Chartshttp://www.lau.chs-shc.gc.ca/english/Canada.shtmlNorthwest Boat Travelwww.boattravel.comLocal Bus ServicePort Hardy: 250-949-7532Port McNeill: 250-956-3304BC Transit250-956-3151BC Ferries1-888-223-3779www.bcferries.com

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Table of Contents


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Alert BayAlert Bay Community Map

Alert Bay Harbour


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Alert Bay

Located on Cormorant Island, Alert Bay proudly shares its First Nations culture and history with the world.

A full-service marina includes water and electrical service. There are two boat launches and a fi sh cleaning station for your convenience. The harbour offi ce accepts debit and major credit cards.

The town has all the amenities you need. Pick up groceries, get stamps from the post offi ce, or enjoy fi ne waterfront dining. Other amenities include a hospital and medical clinic, a pharmacy, library, visitor information centre, churches, liquor store, banking services and a hardware store.

Nearby, sacred burial grounds include many totem poles – please view them from the sidewalk. The U’mista Cultural Centre celebrates First Nations Culture, and invites you to join them! Don’t miss the museum, with hand-carved masks and other artifacts.

The Big House is modeled on a traditional native dwelling,

and is used for celebrations. Native dance performances by the T’sasala Cultural Group in the Big House.

Hikers love Alert Bay’s trails, especially the nearby Ecological Park. Trails twist through forests, over boardwalks and marshes. Descriptive signs explain the local fl ora and fauna.

Join in unique adventures such as canoe trips, salmon barbecues and island tours provided by local guides.

Harbour Offi ce

Harbour Manager: Norman WadhamsRadio: VHF Channel 66APhone: 250-974-5727Cell: 250-974-4216Email: [email protected]


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Sointula

Malcolm Island Harbour Map

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Sointula

The protected, spacious moorage at Sointula has drawn mariners for more than a century. Today, it’s the perfect place to relax, refi t, and prepare for your next adventure. The Malcolm Island Lions Club operates the dock facilities, which include showers and washrooms, a laundromat, garbage disposal, ice, electrical hook-up, winch and even repairs. At the top of the dock, a vendor provides tasty treats for tired sailors.

Located just a short, 2-km walk from the docks, downtown Sointula has much in store. Stock up on groceries, enjoy local dining, and browse through many specialty stores and the museum. There are also medical facilities and a bank.

Nearby, trails lure nature lovers to explore the beauty of local beaches. Pulteney Point, a working lighthouse station, is a beautiful sight. The Mateoja Trail features the history of the fi rst Finns who arrived here, hoping to create an island utopia. Explore the area, and discover what they knew.

Harbour Offi ce

Harbour Manager: Lorraine WilliamsPhone: 250-973-6544Email: [email protected] offi ce open seven days a week, year round. Summer hours 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Showers and washrooms never close.


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Nestled in a tiny inlet, the picturesque hamlet of Telegraph Cove began as a telegraph station in 1912. A boardwalk circles the sheltered cove, and many buildings are build on pilings extending over the water. Most of the buildings have historic importance, and plaques describe their history. Telegraph Cove Resort hosts an annual ‘Crafts on the Boardwalk’ Fair, scheduled for Aug. 2 this year, and a fi shing derby the following day. It is a popular destination, and a great launch place for adventures in the Broughton Archipelago. Fishing and wildlife viewing are popular here; charter a boat or hire a guide and explore the beauty of the Broughton! These waters are in fact famed for being the most predictable place to see killer whales in the world.

There are two privately-owned marinas boasting full facilities for boaters. The Telegraph Cove Marina offers moorage with power, a boat launch, fi sh cleaning stations, showers and washrooms, fresh water, laundry, accommodations, an RV park and a café. The Telegraph Cove Resort offers marine fuel, a general store and liquor outlet, a gift shop, showers and washrooms, laundry facilities, a restaurant and pub, accommodations, a campground and fi sh cleaning station.

Telegraph Cove

Telegraph Cove Marina

Radio: VHF Channel 66APhone: 250-928-3163Fax: 250-928-3162Toll free: 1-877-TEL-COVE (835-2683)Email: [email protected]

Telegraph Cove Resort

Phone: 250-928-3131Toll free: 1-800-200-HOOK (4665)Email: [email protected]


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Port McNeill

Port McNeill Visitor CentrePort McNeill … The Heart of Your North Island Adventure!

250-956-3881

Open seven days a week July-August!

The Heart of the North Island

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30 Mins to Port Hardy

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The bustling harbour of Port McNeill attracts boaters year-round, with berths for boats of all sizes. Amenities for boaters include protected moorage, often with power, and anchorage. At the dock, there are showers and washrooms, a boat launch, free wireless broadband internet access, hydraulic winch, a pump-out station and fi sh cleaning station. The harbour offi ce and Visitor Information Centre are steps from the dock. Marine fuel is available at nearby seaplane dock.

The hustle and bustle of downtown Port McNeill has everything you could need, all within two blocks of the dock. You can get groceries, do your banking at the ATMs, and browse through interesting local shops. Other facilities include showers and a washroom, hospital and medical clinic, dentist, drugstore, laundromat, marine and sporting supplies, liquor store, restaurants, a library (with internet access), outdoor swimming pool in summer, accommodations, a par-3 golf course, and more.

Port McNeill is the perfect launch pad for your next big adventure, whether by land or sea. Miles of trails and abandoned logging roads offer great hiking and spectacular scenery. Water taxis and ferries connect Port McNeill with Sointula and Alert Bay; a local bus service connects landlocked communities. Seaplanes and helicopters also use the waterfront, and aerial tours are available.

Port McNeill

1594 Beach Drive , Port McNeill, B.C.

VHF Channel : 66A

Hail In: Port McNeill Harbour or Port McNeill Municipal Marina Harbour Manager: Jon French

Port McNeill Harbour✧ Located at Beach & Broughton✧

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June- Aug, 8:30am-5:30pm daily

Sept- May, Tues-Fri,8:30am-4:30pm

Harbour Offi ceHarbour Manager: Jon FrenchRadio: VHF Channel 66APhone: 250-956-3881Cell: 250-974-8499 • Fax: 250-956-2897Email: [email protected] • www.town.portmcneill.bc.ca

Offi ce Hours:September to May Tuesday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Showers: key is available from Harbour Offi ce


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Port McNeill

1705 Campbell Way, Port McNeill

250-956-4404www.marketplace.com

Open Mon-Sun 8am-9pm

• 2 blocks from the Dockside• Convenient Parking - able to handle motor

homes & boat trailers• Camp phone in orders accepted OAC

• We deliver to the docks

Complete ShoppingPort McNeill

Port McNeill Mall 250-956-2881

PREMIUM-QUALITY GROCERIES

at everyday low prices

HOURS:8:00am - 9:00pm

7 days a week

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Harbour Offi ce

Harbour Managers: Angela Smith & Leah Robinson

Radio: VHF Channel 66APhone: 250-949-6332

Fax: 250-949-6037Cell: 250-949-0336

Email: phfl [email protected]/harbour.htm

Harbour Offi ce Hours

Summer: Mon-Sun - 8am-4pmWinter: Mon-Fri - 8am-3pm

Port Hardy

Port Hardy includes three docks which offer a full range of supply and repair facilities.

The Fisherman’s Wharf is located on Hardy Bay Road. It offers electrical hook-ups, fresh water, washrooms, phones, a dock winch and a boat winch and more for both pleasure craft and commercial boats. A nearby shipyard offers repairs. Also close, a marine goods store and black water pump-out station.

The Seagate Wharf on Granville Street offers moorage from May 15 to September 15 on the north side of the government pier. This is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.

Seine fl oats are located at the end of Glenview Road and offer water, power and washrooms.

Near the waterfront, Port Hardy has much to offer. Several excellent hotels provide comfortable accommodations, restaurants, and other facilities. There are RV parks, campsites, and B&Bs nearby as well. Other amenities include hospital and medical clinic, post offi ce, library (with internet access), a wonderful museum, specialty shops and various government offi ces including Fisheries and Oceans and the Coast Guard.

Port Hardy also offers wonderful recreational facilities. The Civic Centre includes a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, ice arena and convention centre. Outdoor recreation is popular, with miles of trails just waiting to be explored. Contact the local Visitor’s Information Centre for more information at 250-949-7622 or www.ph-chamber.bc.ca.


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HEAD OFFICE1334 Island Highway, Suite 124

Campbell River, BC V9W 8C9

Ph: 250-850-3276

Fx: 250-850-3275

PORT HARDY PROCESSING

PLANT7200 Coho Road

Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

Ph: 250-949-9448

Fx: 250-949-8910

“Locally Owned

and Operated”

Thunderbird MallPort Hardy

250-949-9522

Make Peoples Your First Choice

Full service pharmacy

Knowledgeable & Friendly Pharmacists

www.peoplesdrugmart.com

Everything you need!Ask us! Kristen or NikYour local pharmacists

Health & WellnessRemedies

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Port Hardy

HBSHardy Builders’ Supply6945 Market St., Port Hardy

TF:1-877-949-6611

250-949-6611

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Proudly serving the North Island After Hours Call: 250-230-0073


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TRI PORT MARINE SERVICES

Authorized

Service Dealer

[email protected] Goodspeed Road

Port Hardy

— Haul & Service to 30 feet —— Parts & Accessories —

“When you want it done right!”

Port Hardy’s food people

250-949-6455www.overwaitea.com

8950 Granville St • Thunderbird Mall

Port Hardy


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North Coast Trail Shuttle

1-800-246-0093250-949-6541Cell: 250-902-8208 Box 580, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

[email protected]

Fishing and Marine Supplies

Redden Net Port Hardy

6465 Hardy Bay Road250 949 2669

[email protected]

Patricia’s StitchesMaking Your Repairable Wearable

[email protected]

Professional AlterationsHemming

Zipper ReplacementLightweight and

Heavyweight Fabrics8810 Seaview Drive, Port Hardy, BC

250-949-6111 • 250-230-0670

Port Hardy

8945 Granville StreetPort Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

e-mail: [email protected]

Gary Wells, Manager

250-949-7771North Island’s

#1 Telus dealer

We focus on QUALITY, VALUE, SERVICE

Your #1 source for all your electronic needs!

Scarlet Point Seafoods Ltd.6710 Hardy Bay Road

PO Box 308Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Canada

[email protected]

Terry Kueber Cell: 250-949-1117Arlo Kueber Cell: 250-949-0670

Commercial Fish Buyer

Marshall Welding & FabricatingAluminum, steel and stainless welding and forming.

CNC plasma cutting, pipe and round stock rolling and bending.

[email protected] HardyV0N 2P0

Blair MarshallOwner

Visit us at the Port Hardy Visitor Centre for info on Port Hardy businesses & services

Or visit us online:

www.visitporthardy.comwww.porthardychamber.com

#visitporthardy250.949.76227250 Market Street, Port Hardy BC


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Port Hardy

Tuff Marine Products Ltd. is a full service marine construction contractor proudly serving mid to north Vancouver Island& surrounding areas.

We specialize in heavy timber construction, pile driving, marine construction, maintenance and repairs. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and innovative thinking at competitive pricing.

Tuff Marine Products Ltd. is fully licensed, insured and complies with all WorkSafe BC requirements. We are devoted to working within all environmental regulations and guidelines.

Most importantly, we work hard to finish each project on time and within budget!

Looking forward to serving our customers for

another 30 years.

For general inquires, email us at:

[email protected]

www.tuffmarineproducts.com

Tuff Marine Products Ltd.


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The Rumble Beach Marina is a new public marina in Port Alice with a boat launch and short and long-term pay parking. Now recreational and commercial boaters can tie up and enjoy all Port Alice has to offer, or use the facility as a launching point to the Quatsino Sound and the West Coast of Vancouver Island, including such remote getaways as Side Bay, Gooding Cove, Harvey Cove, Brooks Peninsula and Klaskino Inlet.

Visitors to Port Alice will fi nd modern B&B’s, a hotel, and a full-service campground. Services in town include a gas station, grocery, hardware, and liquor stores, a bank, and a variety of restaurants.

Enjoy strolling the Seawalk, a wheelchair-accessible pathway that follows the community’s coastline. Have a picnic, hike the short distance to Walk-out Island when the tide is low, and don’t forget your binoculars! Hundreds of species of birds visit Neroutsos Inlet throughout the year. These same waters are home to orca, humpback, and grey whales as well as California and Stellar sea lions, and migrating salmon.

Whether you’re looking for extreme adventure or simply seeking a quiet place to relax while surrounded by majestic West Coast scenery, Port Alice is a community that will meet your expectations.

For more information about Rumble Beach Marina, including moorage and parking rates, please call the Marina Manager at 250 290-2665 or the Village Offi ce at 250 284-3391.

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The Port of Kelsey Bay is located 10 kilometres from the Junction of Highway 19 and Sayward Road approximately 78 kilometres north of Campbell River or 200 kilometres south of Port Hardy.

The Deep Sea Port of Kelsey Bay structure forms an “h” shape & consists of an approach, a wharf, a gangway platform & a fl oat. The approach trestle is approximately 5 m wide and 44 m long, and leads from the shoreline at the south end of the site to the wharf. The approach is accessed via a paved public road. The wharf is approximately 55 m in length, and is 9 m wide at the north end and 15 m wide at the south end. The variation in width is stepped approximately 37 m from the southern end of the wharf. Moorage depth on the outside is 13.4 m at low tide. Creosote beams & piles support a maximum GVW 50,000 kg. Arrangements can be made for trucks to deliver diesel from Campbell River and marine gas is available locally. Enquiries concerning rates & feasible usage can be obtained by contacting the Wharf Manager.

DFO small craft harbour

In adverse weather conditions, smaller vessels are encouraged to moor at the Sayward Harbour Authority’s Small Craft Harbour, located immediately at the south end of the port and protected by a rock breakwater and wave-reduction system. Within, a ½ mile walk of the wharf is an estuary teeming with migrating waterfowl. The mouth of the Salmon River and Johnstone Strait is a bird-watchers paradise. Adjacent to this stroll, The Village of Sayward offers some services including: a post offi ce, RCMP offi ce, ambulance station, volunteer fi re department, a recreation centre complete with a pool and a regional library.

The Salmon and White Rivers are a fl yfi sherman’s paradise with all types of sport fi sh including steelhead, salmon species and some brown trout.

Sayward

Sayward Harbour Authority

Tel: 250-282-0178


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Fishing RegulationsThe nutrient-rich waters of the Pacifi c Ocean support an abundance of salmon, halibut, cod, shellfi sh and more. Experienced guides and charters are available to take you to the best fi shing areas.

Fishing licenses are required, and can be obtained through local vendors – try the local sporting goods store. Licenses can also be obtained online; contact Fisheries and Oceans for more information. Be sure to also get a copy of the fi shing regulations. See below.

Shellfi sh HarvestingShellfi sh are a tasty treat that can be locally caught. Cooking crabs and shrimp, as well as bivalves (meaning “two shells”) at the peak of freshness, is a culinary experience you won’t soon forget!

Bivalves like oysters, clams, and scallops, are periodically affected by algal blooms. These algae create biotoxins which build up over time in the body of the bivalve. The resulting “red tide”, or paralytic shellfi sh poison (PSP), can occur at any time of the year, depending on environmental conditions. At these times, the shellfi sh are toxic and sometimes fatal to humans. It can take up to two years for the toxins to be cleared from the animal, making it safe for human consumption. Anyone who feels ill after eating bivalve shellfi sh should seek immediate medical attention.

Be extremely cautious when harvesting bivalve shellfi sh. For more information on red tide outbreaks, contact Fisheries and Oceans – they will advise you which areas are “open” for bivalve shellfi sh harvesting. “Open” areas are safe harvest areas that are monitored and tested, and where it is legal to harvest bivalves. When an area is “closed”, it is illegal to harvest bivalves for any purpose without a special license.

Be aware too that there are limits on the type and number of shellfi sh that can be harvested. These limits are listed in the fi shing regulations available from Fisheries and Oceans.

Boating Safety RegulationsThe Safe Boating Guide has information on mandatory safety equipment required in Canadian waters. To get your copy, contact the Port Hardy offi ce of Fisheries and Oceans. Some of the equipment needed includes:

• Your vessel license and fi shing license;• Proof of operator competency;• An approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) or lifejacket of appropriate size for everyone on board;• A buoyant heaving line at least 15m in length;• A manual propelling device (oar) or anchor with not

less than 15m of rope, cable, or chain;• A sound-signaling device;• A water-tight fl ashlight or three Canadian-approved

fl ares of type A, B, or C;• A bailer or bilge pump with enough hose to pump

from the bilge of the vessel over the side; and• A class 5 BC fi re extinguisher for boats with inboard

engines, fi xed fuel tanks, or cooling and/or heating appliances.

Fisheries and OceansWebsite www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.caPort Hardy Offi ce: 250-949-642224 Hour Toll-free Recorded Info: 1-866-431-3474

Sport Fishing Information

9300 Trustee Rd. (in the North Island Mall)

Port Hardy, B.C

(877) 949-8781Fax (250) 949-8761 www.hardybuoys.com

“Bring your fish in and let us do the rest”

Custom Smoking, processing, freezing and shipping

services available


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Diving & KayakingDiving

The clear, cold water around the North Island provides an awe-inspiring adventure for coldwater divers. Underwater walls glow in shades of pink, crimson, and purple, contrasting with the emerald green of the water. The diversity and colour of life is truly awe-inspiring – from large numbers of nudibranch species and rockfi sh to the remarkable wolf eel and the world’s largest octopus species.

Jacques Cousteau rated the North Island waters as second only to the Red Sea for its diversity of marine life and clear waters. Consistently the waters of British Columbia earn accolades by Scuba Diving Magazine as “best destination overall for diving in North America”; “healthiest marine environment in North America”; “best marine life in North America”; “best wall diving in North America ” . . . you get the idea and the further north you go on Vancouver Island, the better the marine life and visibility get.

The waters are cold, averaging 10°C, so full-body exposure protection is essential. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cold-water diver, local operators can provide lessons, equipment sales and rentals. It is recommended that you have dive masters serve as your guides to take you to the best spots while ensuring your safety.

From the concentration of dives in the Broughton and Blackfi sh Archipelagos, to the gardens of the west coast and expanses of life around Browning Pass area – the North Island offers endless dive opportunities.

Kayaking

Slipping silently through the water, kayaking allows you to explore Vancouver Island North and surrounding islands. Wildlife is abundant here, both in the water and onshore. Rustic campgrounds along the shoreline invite you to experience the wilderness like never before.

Weather and sea conditions can change rapidly, so training and experience are essential. For less-experienced kayakers, there are several companies that offer lessons, rentals, and guides to help you make the most of your experience. Experienced kayakers can fi nd a challenge around every corner while exploring the beauty of the North Island area from the water.

The protected waters of Storey’s Beach near Port Hardy are perfect for beginner kayakers of all ages. Explore the Broughton Archipelago from Port McNeill or Telegraph Cove. The Gordon Group of Islands and Quatsino Sound offer a challenge for adventurous souls. Come on out and play!

• Experienced Marine Repair Technicians

Electricians & Diesel Mechanic

THE NORTH ISLAND’S LARGEST MARIN STORE & BOATYARD


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The area around North Vancouver Island is home to numerous species of whales, dolphins and porpoises in addition to seals and sea lions. During the summer, the waters are patrolled by Straitwatch, who monitor whale watching activities and educate the public about these amazing animals.

The popularity of whale watching has led to regulations and guidelines meant to keep the whales safe. Under the federal Fisheries Act, it is illegal to disturb or molest whales, to chase, disperse, drive, or herd whales or pods. This applies to boaters, pilots, and people on shore and in the water. Fines of up to $500,000 and a two-year prison term could await offenders who harass whales.

The following tips will help you make the most of your time with the whales.

• Avoid approaching closer than 100m to any marine mammal. • When approaching whales, approach cautiously from the side rather than from in front or behind. Be careful not to get

between females and their young, or between members of the same group. Do not disturb resting animals.

• Travel parallel to the whales and make sure your vessel is never within the whales’ path of travel. If you fi nd yourself in their path cautiously move out of the way before they get within 100 metres.

• Never feed or swim with marine mammals.• Limit the time you spend with any whale or group to 30 minutes. • Always keep your speed lower than 7kts when within 400m of any

marine mammal.• Power boat operators should shift into neutral or idle if you

accidently fi nd yourself within 100m of any animal and if possible turn your engine off.

Whale Watching

WHALE WATCH TELEGRAPH COVENNOORTTHEERNN VANCOUVVER ISLLAAND

Stubbs Island Whale Watching is British Columbia’s 1st Whale Watching Company – Founded 1980

Dedicated to ethical wildlife viewing, education and conservation.

Cruise in comfort onboard our spacious vessels MV Lukwa and MV Kuluta.

TOLL FREE 1-800-665-3066

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