Carrot Park
Carrot Park
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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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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longhaulfromlondon
Teddington, UK420 contributions
Sep. 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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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, Canada2,103 contributions
Sep. 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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BeachBum093
Canada32 contributions
Sep. 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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ryanvanveenphotography
Vernon, Canada465 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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EkMusafir
Pune, India2,206 contributions
Jul. 2019
You will see the giant signboard ‘Welcome To Port Hardy’ at the Carrot Park, and it offers a photo opportunity to all visitors to this northernmost town of Vancouver Island. There is an unique monument of a half-eaten carrot here reminding residents and visitors of the years of effort to persuade the Provincial Government to extend its road network to the northern tip of Vancouver Island.
It is located in the heart of downtown Port Hardy and there is a waterfront walkway that provides more than a quarter mile of promenade with lovely views of the harbour and the open sea. There is a beautiful lawn and children’s playground and a public washroom nearby. The Port Hardy Visitor Information Centre is also located here. There is a totem and a monument dedicated to the servicemen of the nation. There are also several informative signboards giving information about the wildlife that live around here like orcas, wolves, bears and salmon fish.
It is a good place to visit in Port Hardy, specially if you have driven down the island’s Highway No. 19. This is where the highway terminates.
It is located in the heart of downtown Port Hardy and there is a waterfront walkway that provides more than a quarter mile of promenade with lovely views of the harbour and the open sea. There is a beautiful lawn and children’s playground and a public washroom nearby. The Port Hardy Visitor Information Centre is also located here. There is a totem and a monument dedicated to the servicemen of the nation. There are also several informative signboards giving information about the wildlife that live around here like orcas, wolves, bears and salmon fish.
It is a good place to visit in Port Hardy, specially if you have driven down the island’s Highway No. 19. This is where the highway terminates.
Written October 3, 2019
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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, Australia1,629 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, NM45 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, Canada3,136 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Carrot Park
- Carrot Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
- Hotels near Carrot Park:
- (0.15 km) North Coast Trail Backpacker's Hostel
- (0.24 km) Orange Tabby B&B
- (0.24 km) Pier Side Landing
- (0.26 km) Providence Place
- (0.60 km) Kwa'lilas Hotel
- Restaurants near Carrot Park:
- (0.00 km) Mo's
- (0.09 km) Cafe Guido
- (0.10 km) Market Street Cafe
- (0.27 km) The Sporty Bar & Grill
- (0.22 km) Macy's Place
- Attractions near Carrot Park:
- (0.02 km) Pacificanna
- (0.05 km) Port Hardy Museum & Archives
- (0.19 km) Cove Adventure Tours
- (0.18 km) Coastal Rainforest Safaris
- (0.31 km) Sea Wolf Adventures