Government

Established in June 1966, the Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) is the governing body that provides local services, planning, solid waste, parks, and economic and tourism development services for the residents of Northern Vancouver Island and part of B.C.’s mainland coast.

Covering an area of over 8,000 square miles or 2,072,000 hectares, the Mount Waddington Regional District stretches from Keta Lake to Brooks Peninsula to Cape Scott on Northern Vancouver Island, and reaches from Cape Caution up to the birthplace of the Klinaklini River and back down to Johnstone Strait on B.C.’s rugged mainland coast.

• Board of Directors: The RDMW is governed by a board made up of elected officials from:
  • Four member municipalities: Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice, and Alert Bay.
  • Four electoral areas (A, B, C, D), representing unincorporated rural communities.
• Chair & Vice Chair: The board elects a chair and vice chair annually.
• Administrative Centre: Located at 2204 Mine Road in Port McNeill, British Columbia.

Services Provided

• Emergency Planning
• Solid Waste & Recycling
• Regional Parks & Recreation
• Transit & Transportation
• Land Use Planning & Development
• Water Systems & Environmental Management
• Economic Development & Climate Action Planning

Community Collaboration

• The RDMW works closely with First Nations, Municipalities, and local organizations.
• We keep residents informed through public meetings, surveys, and advisory committees.
• Initiatives like the Regional Accessibility Plan and Labour Market Studies help to inform concerned interests.

Communities Served

• Coal Harbour
• Cormorant Island (Alert Bay)
• Holberg
• Hyde Creek
• Malcolm Island (Sointula)
• Port Alice
• Port Hardy
• Port McNeill
• Winter Harbour
• Woss