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Port Hardy is a district municipality in British Columbia, Canada located on the north-east end of Vancouver Island.[5] Port Hardy has a population of 4,132 as of the last census (2016).
Port Hardy | |
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District municipality | |
| District of Port Hardy[1] | |
 Harbour of Port Hardy | |
  Port Hardy  Port Hardy | |
| Coordinates: 50°43′28″N 127°29′53″W[2] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | North-Island |
| Regional District | Mount Waddington |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dennis Dugas [4] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.73 km2 (14.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 4,132 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| Postal code | V0N |
| Area code(s) | 250, 778 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | porthardy |
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 various outdoor activities, such as kayaking, caving, scuba diving, nature viewing, surfing, saltwater rapids,[6] fishing and camping.
Port Hardy's twin city is Numata, Japan.
Name
Port Hardy was named after Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, who served as the captain of HMS Victory.[5] He served at the Battle of Trafalgar when Horatio Nelson died in his arms.[7]: 105
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Port Hardy had a population of 3,902 living in 1,791 of its 1,984 total private dwellings, a change of -5.6% from its 2016 population of 4,132. With a land area of 38.55 km2 (14.88 sq mi), it had a population density of 101.2/km2 (262.2/sq mi) in 2021.[8]
Filomi Days
Once a year, Port Hardy holds a celebration in Rotary Park to acknowledge its natural resource based economy.[9] 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. Brookes Laidlaw represents the current Vice Admiral in the annual parade.
Tourism
Port Hardy's economy relies greatly on tourism. Ferries to Prince Rupert, 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.
Climate
Port Hardy has an oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) due to its proximity to the Pacific moderating influence. As a result, summers are very cool for the latitude, whereas winters instead are very mild. Although there is a strong drying trend in summer, its summer rainfall is still higher than those of the southerly mediterranean climates. Winter rainfall is very high and in general Port Hardy is far wetter than Canada's interior.
| Climate data for Port Hardy (Port Hardy Airport) WMO ID: 71109; coordinates 50°40′49″N 127°21′58″W; elevation: 21.6 m (71 ft); 1981−2010 normals, extremes 1944−present | |||||||||||||
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| 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) | 13.8 (56.8) |
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) |
26.8 (80.2) |
25.6 (78.1) |
18.9 (66.0) |
14.8 (58.6) |
33.4 (92.1) |
| Average high °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) |
| Average low °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) |
−3.4 (25.9) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
1.7 (35.1) |
2.8 (37.0) |
3.3 (37.9) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−12.5 (9.5) |
−12.2 (10.0) |
−14.4 (6.1) |
| Record low wind chill | −20 | −23 | −15 | −7 | −4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −1 | −8 | −21 | −22 | −23 |
| 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 (%) (at 3pm) | 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: Environment and Climate Change Canada[10][11][12][13][14][15] | |||||||||||||
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.
Sister-city relations
Numata, Gunma, Japan since September 1994[16]
Gallery
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.
- "Port Hardy". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
- "Port Hardy". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
- "District of Port Hardy Council Members".
- "Port Hardy". BC Geographical Names.
- "Nakwakto Rapids". Retrieved 29 March 2016.[permanent dead link]
- Akrigg, G.P.V.; Akrigg, Helen B. (1986), British Columbia Place Names (3rd, 1997 ed.), Vancouver: UBC Press, ISBN 0-7748-0636-2
- "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), British Columbia". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- About Port Hardy porthardycondos.com. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- "Canadian Climate Normals 1981-2010 Station Data - Climate - Environment Canada". Environment Canada. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- "Daily Data Report for September 2019". Environment Canada. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- "Daily Data Report for September 2017". Environment Canada. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- "Daily Data Report for January 2015". Environment Canada. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- "Daily Data Report for May 2013". Environment Canada. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- "Daily Data Report for April 2020". Environment Canada. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- "Port Hardy Twinning History". Retrieved 10 January 2021.
External links
- Official website
Port Hardy travel guide from Wikivoyage
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