Port Hardy is also the starting point of the scenic and adventurous 46km-long North Coast Trail. This trail offers hikers and wild life enthusiasts stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and a remoteness found in only few places on earth. The North Coast Trail will join the existing 20 km-long Cape Scott Trail at Fisherman's Bay near Nissen Bight - a world renowned wilderness beach destination.
Char's Landing is located right in the heart of the Port Alberni's Uptown Art District. This beautiful century old former church building was purchased in 2010 by Charlene Patterson whose vision and hard work turned it into a public house hosting many community events and accommodating a multitude of travelers.