The North Island is an adventurer’s paradise. Whether you’re a native or a visitor, make your year better by checking out all the cool activities that the Island has to offer:

Go whale watching in Telegraph Cove

When taking a trip to Telegraph Cover, all travelers should explore the destination’s wildlife. While the grizzly bear tours are a definite highlight, the whaling tours are an absolute must. If you are touring North Island during whaling season, which runs from May to October, hop aboard a boat and check out the area’s selection of sea creatures. Visitors can expect to spot sea lions and dolphins as well as whales.

Visit the Sointula Museum

Add a dash of culture to your visit by touring the Sointula Museum. The collection includes a variety of documents, tracing the history of Sointula from its utopian beginning to today.

Take the Loop Tour at Alicia Lake

For more stunning scenery, take the Loop Tour. This outdoors adventure takes visitors through some of Alicia Lake’s most notable Quatsino karst and limestone formations. Marvel at the cenotes, swallets and more.

Tee off at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club

Golfers are sure to love the tranquil yet challenging greens offered at Seven Hills. This course, located in Port Hardy, is the only championship golf course in the area.

Going kayaking at Coal Harbour

This scenic marine hub is the perfect place to head off on a kayaking adventure. Explorers who like to get up close and personal with all that area wildlife has to offer are sure to love it.

Hit the slopes at Mount Cain Ski Area

For tourists looking to ski while touring the North Island, Mount Cain Ski Area has the area’s best powder. It caters to both boarders and skiers, and it is open on the weekends from December to April. It’s a local hotspot, so be sure to book ahead of time.

Visit the Culture Shock Gallery

For visitors interested in local aboriginal culture, stop by this fun and interactive gallery. Guests eat traditional ‘Namgis cuisine, craft cedar bracelets and learn about local history.

Take a scenic air tour

Some sights are best seen from the sky. For the best view of all that the North Island has to offer, take a scenic air tour. These trips give guests the opportunity to see the most remote parts of the Island, from uninhabited islands to ancient glaciers.