Carrot Park
Carrot Park
4.3
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Jeanette M
Cairns, Australia465 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
This harbourside park is named for the trouble the locals had in getting the highway extended all the way north to Port Hardy. They kept having carrots dangled before their noses.
There's a very large, orangey wooden sculpture of a carrot with a bite taken out of it (looks like rodent's teeth marks!) in the park.
There's also a cenotaph dedicated to Canadian servicemen and women, and flagpoles for the Canadian, B.C. & Port Hardy flag.
There are several signs with basic information about: orcas, wolves, etc with photos and First Nations style illustrations.
There's an excellent walking path the length of the park with stunning views of the harbour. This path is paved and flat, making it ideal for walking children, or people with mobility issues.
Best of all, from my point of view, was the beautiful totem pole dedicated to Canadian First Nations servicemen and women. At the top there's an eagle (Air Force) a small salmon (Navy, and the totem carver's clan animal) and a big solid bear holding a copper (Army). This totem is in excellent condition and is very beautiful. They light it up at night.
This would be a great place for a picnic, or just to stretch out on the grass and enjoy the view of the harbour.
There's a very large, orangey wooden sculpture of a carrot with a bite taken out of it (looks like rodent's teeth marks!) in the park.
There's also a cenotaph dedicated to Canadian servicemen and women, and flagpoles for the Canadian, B.C. & Port Hardy flag.
There are several signs with basic information about: orcas, wolves, etc with photos and First Nations style illustrations.
There's an excellent walking path the length of the park with stunning views of the harbour. This path is paved and flat, making it ideal for walking children, or people with mobility issues.
Best of all, from my point of view, was the beautiful totem pole dedicated to Canadian First Nations servicemen and women. At the top there's an eagle (Air Force) a small salmon (Navy, and the totem carver's clan animal) and a big solid bear holding a copper (Army). This totem is in excellent condition and is very beautiful. They light it up at night.
This would be a great place for a picnic, or just to stretch out on the grass and enjoy the view of the harbour.
Written October 11, 2018
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longhaulfromlondon
Teddington, UK399 contributions
Sept 2022
We had a good walk here one morning when in Port Hardy, the views across the bay are unmatched and the Totem Poles also provide interest.
Written September 25, 2022
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BeachBum093
Canada34 contributions
Sept 2021
We sat in the park - at bit further down to the end. We saw Bald Eagles, 2 black bears and lots of birds. We sat and ate dinner in the car watching for wildlife and it delivered.
Written September 26, 2021
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T059736
9 contributions
Jul 2019
Just a nice walk-about park where there is great scenery and just enough local history to make you feel good. Enough benches for everybody, well maintained and close to downtown.
Enjoy, we did.
Enjoy, we did.
Written September 9, 2019
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188petere
Brisbane, Australia1,611 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Arrived late in the afternoon and found this little park by accident. The park runs along the waterfront and provides magnificent view across the channel including watching the ferries come and go).
There are a number of items to look at (native art) and stories to read telling you some of the history of the area.
There are basic park facilities (children's play area,amenities, walking path and seats) with adequate car parking places along the road.
There are a number of items to look at (native art) and stories to read telling you some of the history of the area.
There are basic park facilities (children's play area,amenities, walking path and seats) with adequate car parking places along the road.
Written June 27, 2019
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403Lyn_E
Las Vegas, NM44 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
I stopped here my first day in Port Hardy after a longish drive from Nanaimo. This is a small community park along the waterfront, with stairs that give access to the beach. I spent a relaxing half hour, looking at the park statues, and walking along the stony shore line and enjoying the view across Queen Charlotte Strait.
Written June 21, 2019
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Chris D
New Westminster, Canada3,389 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
This is not only a great place to stretch after a long drive, but a chance to understand the history of this area.
Jeanette M has done an accurate and easy to read precis of how this area came to be named "Carrot Park", and anything I might add from my research would be repetitive.Nice work, Jeanette!
While this spot might be the physical/actual end of Hwy 19, the "legal" end is actually across the bay at the ferry terminal. So, those interested in the background history (or those that simply wish to say they drove ALL of Hwy 19) should take a quick trip to the other side of the bay.
The park itself, history aside, has all the amenities expected: children's playground, washrooms, trails, and benches. I particularly enjoyed the Native art and memorials.Whether you are interested in local history, or want to walk and marvel at the views, give this park a try.
Jeanette M has done an accurate and easy to read precis of how this area came to be named "Carrot Park", and anything I might add from my research would be repetitive.Nice work, Jeanette!
While this spot might be the physical/actual end of Hwy 19, the "legal" end is actually across the bay at the ferry terminal. So, those interested in the background history (or those that simply wish to say they drove ALL of Hwy 19) should take a quick trip to the other side of the bay.
The park itself, history aside, has all the amenities expected: children's playground, washrooms, trails, and benches. I particularly enjoyed the Native art and memorials.Whether you are interested in local history, or want to walk and marvel at the views, give this park a try.
Written June 3, 2019
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paulguil
Kelowna, Canada14 contributions
Aug 2022
At Carrot Park, you get to see: the fog moving in, the port of Port Hardy, and it can either be a short walk, or a somewhat longer one, depending on how far you want to go.
Written August 24, 2022
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JimParkway
Toronto, Canada2,138 contributions
Sept 2021
There is a few things in here for photos. However, the more beautiful thing is the open view of water and sky. If you have time, just sit and enjoy them from this significant site.
Written October 11, 2021
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ryanvanveenphotography
Vernon, Canada842 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Checked out the park before heading out on adventures for the week! Had some breakfast to go and sat down and took the views in!! Beauty spot for a park in town!!
Written July 7, 2021
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