There is a large population of wildlife including black bear, cougar, elk and deer.

Logging remains the primary employer in Port McNeill, accounting for 25.7% of the labour force[6] and contributing about 8% of the total BC timber harvest.

It is also the hometown of Thomas Symons,[12] Canada's rookie representation at the 2022 STIHL World Timbersports Championship, which began May 27 in Vienna, Austria.

[13] The first, second and fourth seasons of the History channel television show Alone were filmed in the forest outside Port McNeill.

The third season filmed in Patagonia and featured local resident Megan Hanacek.