Right at the peak of downtown, Carrot Park brings civilization and nature together.

Throughout the park, you can potentially spot wildlife such as black bears, bald eagles, and orca whales in the beautiful open sea. Ferries and fishing boats continuously pass by, and Native artwork is displayed on statues on the beachside.

The park features a half-bitten carrot-shaped structure that symbolizes the North Islanders’ desire to complete the highway.

An extravagant Japanese garden is dedicated to Numata, Port Hardy’s sister city. A little further is a cenotaph that honours all Canadian servicemen and women.

As you stray from downtown, you’ll finally pass by the iconic “Welcome to Port Hardy” sign. This is a great spot to photograph to commemorate a great memory from your visit to Port Hardy.

Photo: Heqs – Own work, CC SA 1.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1144558