The largest town in the region, Port Hardy, is located about an hour northeast by boat and vehicle.

They'll make for Port Hardy most like.

The community is linked with a good paved road to Port Hardy.

The local school has been closed and students commute to nearby Port Hardy.

It is based in the town of Port Hardy.

The closest major community to Haddington Island is Port Hardy.

The access to Port Hardy, however, was left unchanged until 1976 when Highway 19 was extended north.

Port Hardy has a population of 4,008 at last census (2011).

Port Hardy's economy depends greatly on tourism.

Port Hardy has many wildlife charters, fishing charters and places to camp during tourist season.