Parcel A Cape Scott, Port Hardy

HANSEN BIGHT The only private oceanfront in Cape Scott Provincial Park, and one of only 4 private properties completely within the park’s boundaries, this acreage is a rare opportunity! Cape Scott is the northernmost tip of Vancouver Island, and is world famous for its stunning shoreline, remote wilderness, and multi-day hiking trails (Cape Scott Trail and the North Island Trail). This is not an easily accessible property, but it is well protected where it sits on the west side of Hansen Bight (or Hansen Lagoon/Hansen Bay as it is also known). This 2.28 acres was once part of a larger homestead community, and is the last remaining private property in this section of the park. The area is rich in history, both from First Nations and homesteader communities who tried twice to make a community in the area in the 1910s and 1920s. This property is well off the beaten track, as the Cape Scott trail traverses further inland and on the far side of the park, then along the top shoreline above the Bight out to Cape Scott lighthouse. Access to the property would be by boat from either Winter Harbour or Port Hardy. This north Vancouver Island region is rich in homesteading history stretching back over 100 years. Popular today with hikers and explorers the Cape Scott region offers beautiful beaches, stunning hikes and a glimpse into an intriguing part of the island’s history. Other local attractions include Raft Cove, Palmerston Beach and Ronning’s Garden. This region is an excellent base for outdoor adventures. Marine recreation opportunities for visitors include fresh and salt-water fishing, world class caving, underwater diving and ocean kayaking and canoeing. Port Hardy, with a population of approximately 4000, is the largest coastal community on North Vancouver Island and is the service center for other Northern Communities offering a wide range of amenities including shopping, hotels, campgrounds, marine services, a full recreation/community center, seaplane base and more. (id:1945)