Western Forest Products Limited

(Holberg Forest Operation)

Visit us and learn about how we integrate harvesting with other resources uses.

Enjoy a scenic boat trip up the historic Holberg Inlet from Coal Harbour to Holberg. See the activities that these sheltered waters provide and maybe catch a glimpse of our local sea creatures. Visit the quaint logging town of Holberg and then follow part of the route that the San Josef settlers took in the early 1900’s and imagine their hardships.

View our ACTIVE LOGGING OPERATIONS including:

Falling and Yarding – visit an active harvesting site and see how the logs are brought to roadside and loaded for transport.
Hauling – see off highway logging trucks packing enough wood to make 2 – 3 average sized houses down steep narrow roads.
Booming – watch the graded logs be sorted into booms before being shipped to the mill by water.

THE FOREST: We will walk you into many different types and ages of temperate rainforests:

Old Growth: See a typical ancient forest, and learn about why this type of forest is important for biodiversity.
Older Second Growth: We will show you several second growth stands, from a natural hurricane originated hemlock-amabilis fir stand to a 40-50 year old stand that was harvested in the 1950’s.
Younger Managed Forests: from young plantations to stands that have been spaced and pruned.

FISHERIES – Visit our Cordy Creek Fish Hatchery where 130,000 salmon are currently being raised.

WILDLIFE AND SCENERY – See beautiful scenery and possibly come face to face with our abundant wildlife including bald eagles, black bears, and black-tailed deer.

RECREATION SITES – Have lunch and view the serene beauty of one of our many recreation sites.

Tour starts at the Port Hardy Information Center and lasts for approximately 7 hours

To book your tour, email nifctour@island.net, phone (250) 956-3844, or fax (250) 956-3848.

Please Note: All tours should be confirmed the day before in case of cancellations.
All of the above features may not be available on every tour due to limited time and location of some active harvesting operations. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the outdoors, and bring your own picnic lunch. Please inform your guide of any disabilities or difficulties with walking.

Western Forest Products Limited

(Holberg Forest Operation) Visit us and learn about how we integrate harvesting with other resources uses.

(Holberg Forest Operation)

Visit us and learn about how we integrate harvesting with other resources uses.