Port Alice British Columbia Map

About Port Alice, British Columbia

Port Alice is a village in Rupert Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Port Alice is located at 50.4267°N, 127.4881°W.

Port Alice, a secluded haven on the northern reaches of Vancouver Island, is cradled by the dramatic geography of the Rupert Land District, where the emerald embrace of ancient forests meets the restless, deep blue of the Pacific. It lies 33.1 km south of Port Hardy, BC (from Port Hardy, BC: bearing 179°T), and is situated 0.3 km west-south-west of Rumble Beach. Its history is inextricably linked to the bounty of the sea and the towering cedars, a narrative of resourcefulness etched into the very air, thick with the scent of salt and pine. For decades, the pulse of Port Alice beat to the rhythm of its pulp mill, a once-mighty engine that shaped the town's economy and identity, leaving a legacy of resilience and adaptation as the industry evolved. The surrounding waters, teeming with life, have always offered sustenance and shaped the lives of those who call this place home, a constant reminder of nature's profound influence. The cultural character of Port Alice is one of quiet fortitude, a spirit forged by its isolation and the intimate connection to the wild landscape that surrounds it. While no globally renowned universities or major league sports teams call Port Alice home, the warmth of its people and their shared experiences create a strong sense of belonging, a feeling as palpable as the cool, damp air that often drifts in from the ocean. The stark beauty of the coastline, with its hidden coves and windswept shores, serves as a constant, understated landmark, while the nearby inlets and waterways beckon exploration. The annual Alice Lake fishing derby, a cherished local tradition, speaks to the enduring importance of the natural world in the lives of Port Alice residents.

About This Port Alice Map Page

Explore Port Alice, British Columbia, Canada, with interactive street, satellite and terrain maps, complete with integrated Google Street View imagery. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Visitors can also search Google alongside Wikipedia and editorial summaries for additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Port Alice includes the postal code (V0P), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Port Alice is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.