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Port Hardy

CAPHY🇨🇦Canada

Port Location

About Port Hardy

This Canadian port on Vancouver Island's northeast tip serves as a coastal hub. It handles fishing, general cargo, offshore, and passenger vessels, utilizing wharf and anchorage loading/offloading facilities.

Background
Port Hardy is a district municipality in British Columbia, Canada located on the north-east tip of Vancouver Island. Port Hardy has a population of 3,902 as of the 2021 census.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q655823 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
porthardy.ca →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CAPHY
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
CA-BC
Latitude
50.7221°
Longitude
-127.4682°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Hardy?+
The approach to Port Hardy is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pine Island Lighthouse at 9.9 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Scarlett Point (9.9 NM NNW), Pulteney Point (13.1 NM ESE), Quatsino (27.3 NM SW), Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses (29.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port Hardy on?+
The Port Hardy is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in CA. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port Hardy?+
You can track vessels near Port Hardy (CAPHY) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CAPHY on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Hardy?+
The Port Hardy operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port Hardy?+
PORT HARDY (UN/Locode: CAPHY), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 50.72210° N, -127.46820° E.
Where is the Port Hardy located?+
Coordinates: 50.72210° N, -127.46820° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT MCNEILL — UN/Locode: CAPMA — 50.59179° N, -127.08910° EALERT BAY BOAT — UN/Locode: CAAAL — 50.58280° N, -126.93000° EVILLAGE OF ZEBALLOS — UN/Locode: CAZEB — 49.97845° N, -126.84920° E
What facilities are available at the Port Hardy?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER and cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port Hardy?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port Hardy?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port Hardy?+
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Special Craft and Tugs Harbor Craft.