12 Port Hardy → Telegraph Cove
A short, fast paved run from Port Hardy to the historic waterfront village of Telegraph Cove — the perfect decompression after the rugged northern dirt stages. Easy riding, whale watching, and a charming boardwalk village await.
Overview
After the punishing conditions of Stage 11, Stage 12 is exactly what you need — a short, fast stretch of paved highway that gets the carburetors cleaned out. The route follows Highway 19 south with a high speed limit and very little traffic, before turning off onto Beaver Cove Road for the final approach to Telegraph Cove.
Beaver Cove Road has a different character altogether — morning fog often drifts through, and you pass an active sawmill before descending into Telegraph Cove's historic boardwalk village. The cove is a beautifully preserved former logging and fish cannery settlement, now a popular resort with cabin rentals, kayaking, and world-class orca whale watching.
Captain Hardy's in Port Hardy for breakfast before the easy ride south. Multiple dining options near the Port Hardy waterfront.
Multiple options in Port Hardy. Telegraph Cove has limited but excellent dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the resort.
Telegraph Cove — a beautifully preserved former sawmill and cannery community, now operating as a resort with cabin rentals, kayak rentals, boat charters, and whale watching. One of the best places in BC to spot orca whales in the wild.
BC Ferries traffic from the Prince Rupert route can briefly increase traffic on Highway 19. Telegraph Cove books up quickly in summer — consider reserving accommodation in advance.
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