The time for ending the ferry trip had come at last after a long journey of 16hrs.. Most of all foot passengers seemed not to stand waiting for landing. They were hurry up to get off the ferry walking the side walk to taxi pool.
My guide book clearly said there was a shuttle bus services from ferry terminal to DT and also I got the same information at the tourist office in Vancouver.
	Just in case of that info. was old, I wanted to confirm it. However when I asked the same question to an attendant at the information desk of the ferry, she could not answer appropriately. Instead she advised me to take a taxi !
Actually I felt very ambiguous until I got a definite answer of "Yes it is" at the ferry terminal information. ........... BC ferry should educate their attendants to reply more precise answers !!
	This school bus is the connecting shuttle to downtown of Port Hardy which is run by North Island Transportation with the fare of $7.50. This shuttle bus does not depart until all passengers finish to take their luggage, so no need to hurry. It took about 20min. and stopped at each hotel.
The next day started with a beautiful sun rising. Port Hardy is locating on the north-eastern coast of Vancouver Island with a population of around 4,000. It is the gateway to fantastical nature parks in the northernmost of this Island.
	Spectacular wilderness adventures, such as kayaking, caving, scuba diving, nature viewing, surfing, fishing and camping attract many visitors every year.
Suddenly found Japanese Torii in the park. Quite amazed !
	I don't know why it is there, but provably Japanese people used to live in this area long time ago. Some might be fishermen, some were farmers or loggers whatever.. Moreover there is a sushi restaurant just in front.
"Welcome to Port Hardy" This gate is made of logs.
	An board explaining about Orca This popular animal can be seen offshore of this town.
I walked beside the shore along the pedestrian way watching a beautiful scenary of Hardy Bay until the departure time of the bus to Nanaimo. It was quite refreshing !
	Here is not famous sightseeing spot, (no guide book is reporting about) but I like this kind of calm place better than popular resorts where is bustling with many people.

An board explaining about Sea Lion It is also seen near the town.
	Continued to walk and stepped down to the beach.
Collected some stones and shells to go for souvenirs.
North Coast Trail Backpackers Hostel Because of the arriving time of the ferry (nearly midnight) I first thought it should better to stay overnight at the ferry terminal and head to catch the bus in DT next morning if there was no connecting transportation to Port Hardy. But that was simply needless; most of all accommodations here accustomed to accept late check-in guests.
	On the way back to my hotel, the bus I supposed to take was passing by me. Hurried up to go back to pick my luggage and could take the front seat.
So I could enjoy nice views from the bus althrough the way to Nanaimo. Lakes (or inlet?) often could be seen between trees.
	First stop was at "Woss". Sounds like a morning greeting for Japanese young guys.
The landscapes around this island often reminded me of Hokkaido. They are very similar.
	Next stop was Sayward. Hey, say a word !
The road sometimes runs zigzag across the forests.
	Had a brief stop at Campbell River for lunch. Even though here is a fishing town, I bought a whole roasted chicken at Save on Food near bus depo and devoured it.
Yes, Campbell River has long been touted as "the Salmon Capital of the World". Sister city relationship with Ishikari in Hokkaido granted this city "Ishikari Gate" (bellow).
	Along the beautiful cast facing to Lower Mainland, many rocks are scribbling.
Seashore park with wood carving statues.