Mount Waddington Postal Codes: V0N to V0P 1S0 | British Columbia

Key Facts

Mount Waddington is a regional district located in the Central Coast region of British Columbia, Canada. Situated on the mainland coast, it encompasses a vast and rugged wilderness area characterized by dramatic fjords, towering mountains, and extensive temperate rainforests. The regional district is named after Mount Waddington, the highest peak entirely within British Columbia, which reaches an elevation of 4,019 meters (13,186 feet). Covering an immense area of approximately 20,244 square kilometers, Mount Waddington is one of the largest regional districts in the province by land area, yet it has a very small population, estimated at around 11,000 people, resulting in an extremely low population density. This sparsely populated district is divided into several electoral areas and includes communities such as Port McNeill, Port Hardy, and Alert Bay, though much of its territory consists of uninhabited wilderness within the Great Bear Rainforest. The economy is primarily based on natural resources, including forestry, fishing, and a growing tourism sector focused on wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. As a regional district, Mount Waddington provides local government services to its residents and oversees land-use planning for its diverse and ecologically significant territories. For detailed postal code information and municipal services within its various electoral areas and communities, visitors can explore the specific sub-regions of this vast coastal district.

Neighboring Regions

• Central Coast
• Skeena-Queen Charlotte
• Kitimat-Stikine
• Strathcona
• Comox Valley
• Mount Waddington (Unincorporated)
• Alberni-Clayoquot