Coal Harbour is located southwest of highway 19 on northern Vancouver Island, by road from Port Hardy. Coal Harbour residents rely on fishing, logging, and acquaculture. Up until 1967 Coal Harbour was a whaling station, then from 1970-1996 is was a mining town and during WWll it was a base for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Activities include camping, hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and golfing. On display is a 7 metre long jawbone of a blue whale.