In July, Communities in Bloom, a volunteer group which facilitates the beautification of Canadian communities, hosts a Garden Tour through selected gardens in Port Hardy. Visitors tour the gardens, occupied by artists capturing the beauty of the area, and a tea in the afternoon. This is a great opportunity to see works of art on canvas and growing in the soil.

In the spring, there is a Spring Art Display in Coal Harbour. This exciting event features local artists using an old school as their gallery and workshop. They exhibit their pieces and show guests their skills and techniques.

The rich, natural resources found in Port Hardy are the inspiration for the large celebration held in the third weekend in July. Taking place mainly in Carrot Park Filomi Days acknowledges the fishing, logging and mining industries which bring prosperity to the Port Hardy region.

Artists in Port Hardy
 

Kwakiutl Art of the Copper Maker Gallery Port Hardy, V0N 2P0, 114 Copper Way, P.O. Box 755 Phone (250) 949-8491 Website: http://www.calvinhunt.com An unforgettable experience awaits visitors to the world-famous Copper Maker Gallery in Fort Rupert Village, the heart of Kwagu'l territory.  We are just 10 minutes south of the BC Ferries Terminal at Port Hardy, British Columbia. Inhale the healthy aroma of cedar in the downstairs workshop, where you can watch carvers transform the 'Tree of Life' into beautiful original Northwest Native art works.
Gordon Henschel Address: 801 Nimpkish Heights Road Port McNeill  BC  V0N 2R0 Phone: (250) 956-3539 Website: http://www.henschel.ca For over 25 years, Gordon Henschel has captured in watercolor the very essence of the land and sea, seizing moments in time.