Kwa'Lilas Hotel - Port Hardy

Indigenous-owned hotel on North Vancouver Island featuring authentic local art and cultural tours

Cultural Immersion & Art

Kwa'Lilas Hotel Port Hardy is designed in a traditional big house style with local cedar elements, housing a curated collection of authentic local Aboriginal art. A captivating copper art centerpiece anchors the lobby, while the on-site gift boutique offers local art and handicrafts. Temporary art galleries rotate exhibits, all celebrating local traditions, stories, and culture.

Dining & Nightlife

Nax'id restaurant serves locally inspired Indigenous cuisine and craft cocktails, with menu items like salmon on bannock. Ha'me restaurant offers a fine-dining experience, though it may undergo renovations. The pub provides billiards and a happy hour, with a coffee house on site for quick refreshments.

Rooms & Suites

Guest rooms at Kwa'lilas Hotel offer ocean and mountain views, with the Executive King Suite featuring two washrooms and a freestanding tub. Each room includes complimentary high-speed internet and flat-screen TVs, plus daily housekeeping and modern climate control. The hotel provides free parking and accessible parking on premises.

Tours & Outdoor Activities

Kwa'lilas Port Hardy offers cultural experiences through k'awat'si Tours, guided by community members and local experts. Eco-adventure tours explore nearby Cape Scott Provincial Park and marine wildlife tours on Vancouver Island. The hotel's location is less than 10 minutes' walk from the waterfront and Port Hardy Museum.

Business & Events

The hotel includes comprehensive meeting and conference facilities accommodating up to 250 people, with a full business centre and catering services for on-site and off-site events. Facilities include fax/photocopying, meeting/banquet rooms, and an ATM on site. The property is within 15 minutes' walk of North Island College, serving business travelers.

• Cultural Art: Rotating temporary art galleries and a copper art centerpiece
• Dining: Nax'id restaurant with Indigenous cuisine and craft cocktails
• Rooms: Executive King Suite with two washrooms and freestanding tub
• Tours: k'awat'si Tours and eco-adventure packages
• Business: Meeting facilities for 250 guests with full catering
• Location: 10-minute walk from Port Hardy waterfront and museum
• Accessibility: Free parking and accessible parking on site