Port McNeill is a small, northeastern town on Vancouver Island that serves as a base for loggers and forestry companies. The town was first settled in 1936 and a railroad was built to connect the town with the rest of Vancouver Island. Today, Port McNeill is the hub of North Vancouver Island, and connects with the islands of Alert Bay and Sointula by ferry.
Attractions
Port McNeill has become a popular tourist destination, especially during the summer months. The town is most famous for its scuba diving, which has been rated the second best in the world and regularly ranks as the best in North America.
The town is also surrounded by abundant rainforests, home to various animals such as the Cougar, Deer, Elk, and Black Bear as well as many species of fish. It makes for a perfect setting for various outdoor recreational activities.
Port McNeill also features the world’s largest and second largest burls. These are rounded outgrowths on tree trunks that are filled with knots and buds, and can be used to produce furniture, panels, and picture frames. There is also a museum in Port McNeill that showcases the town’s rich logging heritage.
The heart of Port McNeill is its boat harbor, where you’ll find not only dozens of fishing boats but also a complex of shops that serve as a re-supply depot for boat travelers sailing up and down the B.C. coast. | 
