Ward Cove, Alaska

Ward Cove, Alaska

Unincorporated Ward Cove (also Wacker, Wacker City, or Wards Cove) is a place in Alaska’s Ketchikan Gateway Borough. The community is located 4.5 miles (7.25 km) northwest of Ketchikan in Ward Cove on the northern edge of Revillagigedo Island. This is a relatively new port being used by some cruise lines as an alternative to docking in Ketchikan.

Along the highway, this town forms an extension of the Ketchikan settlement area. In Ward Cove, W. W. Waud developed a saltery between 1883 and 1884. The Wacker post office was established in 1920, and Eugene Wacker served as its first postmaster. In 1951, the name of the post office was changed to Wards Cove, and in 1954, it became Ward Cove. In the village, 57 people were counted in the 1930 census. The Board on Geographic Names officially recognized the name “Ward Cove” in 1966.

Click Here To See All “Shore Excursions Group” Shore Excursions in Ward Cove

Zipline Adventure Park from Ward Cove
Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour from Ward Cove
Salmon Fishing Adventure from Ward Cove
Adventure Kart Expedition from Ward Cove
Back Country Zodiac Adventure from Ward Cove
Wilderness Hike and Brew from Ward Cove
Alaska Boatman Adventure from Ward Cove
Ketchikan Duck Tour from Ward Cove
Tour the Totem Bight from Ward Cove
A Taste of Ketchikan from Ward Cove
Capturing Ketchikan from Ward Cove
Pub Crawl from Ward Cove
Rainforest Trail Bike and Hike from Ward Cove
Highlights of Ketchikan from Ward Cove
Coastline Cruise from Ward Cove
Eagle Island Kayak from Ward Cove
Private Halibut Fishing Charter from Ward Cove
Private Salmon Fishing Adventure from Ward Cove
Private Eagle and Wildlife Watch from Ward Cove
Private Hummer Adventure from Ward Cove