This sign in Woss tells the workers, how many accident-free days they have accomplished. To reduce accidents is very important in an area that basically lives from logging and mining.

Logging is indeed big business in the northern part of Vancouver Island. Right before Telegraph Cove you will find this viewpoint where the logging process is explained in detail.

On your way to Port Hardy, make sure to stop-by at Telegraph Cove (pop. 5)

Another view of Telegraph Cove.

Welcome to Port Hardy - the capital of fishing, logging, mining!

Directly in Port Hardy you will find Hardy Bay, which invites for short walks and a rest in the afternoon sun.

The harbour of Port Hardy.

This carrot marks the northern end of the Island Highway. It was built as a reminder to the struggles the people went through until they finally got the highway.