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ancouver Island North’s largest centre (population: 4,000) is a friendly town that sits pretty at the very edge of the coastal wilderness. “Live the Adventure” is Port Hardy’s motto, and many who explore this remote part of the world choose to spend at least a few fascinating days living theirs here. Land-based adventurers discover hiking, caving and wildlife such as bald eagles and black bears, the latter frequently seen grazing alongside local roads and wandering the banks of the Quatse River. Wildlife-watching daytrips depart from a bustling town marina packed with fishing vessels and visiting pleasure craft. Orcas, humpbacks and dolphins can be found off shore in Queen Charlotte Strait while journeys deeper into
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