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Important Notice:

Beginning April 20th thru April 27th, 2026, Port of Ward Cove will be closed for maintenance between 9am – 5pm. 

Logo for the Port of Ward Cove. A cruise ship at the entrance of the cove with trees on either side, a cross on the shore to the left, and mountains behind.

Important Notice:

Beginning April 20th thru April 27th, 2026, Port of Ward Cove will be closed for maintenance between 9am – 5pm. 

Logo for the Port of Ward Cove. A cruise ship at the entrance of the cove with trees on either side, a cross on the shore to the left, and mountains behind.

Now Open at Ward Cove

The Boardwalk

Next Open

July 9
(AKST)

Step into the atmosphere of an old Alaska timber town at Ward Cove. Welcoming both our local community and visiting passengers, the Boardwalk at the Cove features good food, great drinks, local shopping vendors, live entertainment, attractions all in one waterfront destination.

If you’re a local, come spend the day with us, enjoy a meal or drink, explore the shops, and experience everything happening at the Boardwalk throughout the summer!

Come for a visit. Stay for the experience.

Cruising into Ketchikan? We’re just a short walk from the cruise terminal. Wander over, discover somthing new, and enjoy a little more of your time in Ketchikan and Ward Cove.

Find our current hours, directions, parking, events, and everything else happening at the Boardwalk right here on PortofWardCove.com

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Map of parking and walking routes to the Boardwalk at Ward Cove from North Tongass Highway.
1

Take a left off Tongass Hwy. Watch your speed. The Port is a 10 mph zone.

2

As you come down the hill towards the Admin Building, bear left at the fork.

3

Continue down the hill past the Admin Building and take the first sharp right. Look for 'This Way' signage.

4

Continue straight. The first two 'Locals Only' parking are located just past the Adventure Park on the right.

5

If you take a left after Uncharted Distillery, the large black building, there is limited parking next to the entrance of the Boardwalk.

6

From parking, walk towards the water, turn right, and up to the Boardwalk entrance.

DIRECTIONS

Map

Map of parking and walking routes to the Boardwalk at Ward Cove from North Tongass Highway.
1

Take a left off Tongass Hwy. Watch your speed. The Port is a 10 mph zone.

2

As you come down the hill towards the Admin Building, bear left at the fork.

3

Continue down the hill past the Admin Building and take the first sharp right. Look for 'This Way' signage.

4

Continue straight. The first two 'Locals Only' parking are located just past the Adventure Park on the right.

5

If you take a left after Uncharted Distillery, the large black building, there is limited parking next to the entrance of the Boardwalk.

6

From parking, walk towards the water, turn right, and up to the Boardwalk entrance.

  • 1. Take a left off Tongass Hwy. Watch your speed. The Port is a 10 mph zone.
  • 2. As you come down the hill towards the Admin Bldg, bear left at the fork.
  • 3. Continue down the hill, past the Admin Bldg, and take the first sharp right. Look for 'This Way' signage.
  • 4. Continue straight. The first two 'Locals Only' parking are located just past the Adventure Park on the right.
  • 5. If you take a left after Uncharted Distillery, the large black building, there is limited parking next to the entrance of the Boardwalk.
  • 6. From parking, walk towards the water, turn right, and up to the Boardwalk entrance.
Logo for the Port of Ward Cove. A cruise ship at the entrance of the cove with trees on either side, a cross on the shore to the left, and mountains behind.

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