Port McNeill is situated in the heart of the wilderness of Northern Vancouver Island and offers many attractions for the visitor, all within very close proximity.
Artists and Galleries
- Gordon Henschel Fine Arts
Gordon Henschel's paintings are an interpretation of his natural world. His watercolours, oils and acrylics are impressionistic events that allow the viewer scope for their own imagination. - Hicker Animal, Nature & Travel Photography
World renowned wildlife and nature photographer, with a large collection of Killer Whale Photography. - Native Art Gallery - Just Art
Located in Pioneer Mall, the main shopping centre in Port McNeill, Just Art features Pacific Northwest native art, masks, totem poles, wood sculptures, wildlife photography, and much more.
Wildlife and nature tours
- Mackay Whale Watching
These educational and entertaining tours depart from Port McNeill at 10:00am daily, beginning in late June until mid October. - Stubbs Island Whale Watching
Founded in 1980, Stubbs Island Whale Watching was the first whale watching company established in British Columbia. Operates out of Telegraph Cove. - Ocean Rose Coastal Adventures
A range of wilderness and wildlife tours, charters, and camping trips conducted from a Zodiac, complete with on board naturalist. Operated by the owner/operator these tours have a personal touch - Tide Rip Tours
Departing from Telegraph Cove, Tide Rip Tours take passengers to the famous Knight Inlet for stunning encounters with Grizzly Bears and Black Bears. - Ecosummer Kayaking Vancouver Island Tours
Sea Kayaking Tours since 1976. Most known for kayaking with Orcas off Northern Vancouver Island. Make sure to check all tours available. - GreatBearTours
Grizzly bear tours along the BC coast. Departing from Port Hardy.
Transportation
- Pacific Coastal Air
Offering flight seeing tours on the so called "Mail Run", visiting small villages along the British Columbia coast - BC Ferries
A passenger and vehicle service operating between Port McNeill, Sointula on Malcolm Island, and Alert Bay on Cormorant Island. - Water Taxi Service
Providing transport between Port McNeill and the islands of Broughton Strait.
Other Port McNeill Activities and Services
- Other Activities
Kayaking, boating, sailing, diving, windsurfing, beachcombing, golfing, hiking, nature watching, eco-tours, caving, forestry tours, discover First Nations culture, museums, fish hatcheries, skiing, snowboarding, bear watching, photography and much much more. - Restaurants
Port McNeill has a variety of restaurants to suit a broad range of appetites.
Sportsman Restaurant, Northern Lights Restaurant, Bo Banee's Cafe, Gus's Bar & Grill, McNeill's, and M & Y Restaurant. - Port McNeill also has a range of essential services such as:
IGA Grocery Store, Visitor Information Centre, Drug Store, Bank, Post Office, Gift Stores, and much more.