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Broken Group of Islands – Barkley Sound

 

Barkley Sound is a remarkable place to go kayaking with two very distinct Island groups, the Broken Group and Deer Group

The Broken Group of Islands consists of over 100 islands, islets and rocky outcrops scattered in the centre of Barkley Sound, between Loudoun Channel and Imperial Eagle Channel, and totals 10,607 hectares, of which only 1,350 hectares is land. This maze of islands protected by the Pacific Rim National Park is a paddlers paradise offering one of the top kayaking destinations on the planet with unprecedented paddling opportunities for experienced and new paddlers. At times you’ll definitely feel the motion of the ocean swells, but the better part of our paddling journey through Barkley Sound is not exposed.

We begin our exploration by launching at Secret Beach and paddling to Gibraltar Island which is our first campsite; after two nights from there make our way through the chain of islands, stopping at Clarke Islands that makes for our second campsite. From here we embark on day trips visiting both Benson and Dice Box Islands which have some interesting first national culture to discover.

 

 

Skill Level Required

The Broken Group is not very exposed and new paddlers will enjoy the experience. A Paddle Canada L1 skills or equivalent is quite adequate to join one of our Broken Group Expeditions.

Trip Fees

5 Day Expedition $750 + 5% GST

6 Day Expedition $850 + 5% GST

Broken Group is subject to a $16.90 daily permit and camping fee per person as we are travelling in a National Park. This fee is INCLUDED in the booking price.

 

Whats Included

Experienced sea kayak instructors with previous experience of running expeditions to this location. Group gear for the expedition (tarp, kitchen equipment, utensils, water filtration, etc) - Good simple meals three times a day plus snacks while on trip. First aid and kayak repair kits - Communication devices (VHF Radios and Garmin In reach) - 4:1 minimum participant to Instructor ratio. Paddle Canada Level 2 or 3 certification (optional)

What's NOT included

Transportation and camping at launch site at Secret Beach.

Lunch, personal snacks and drinks.

High quality fiberglass sea kayak, safety gear, dry suit, carbon paddle, personal camping gear are not included but may be rented at check out window.

Broken Group Expeditions 5 Day

    July 5 - 9 (1 place available)
    September 23 - 27

     

     

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    Broken Group Expeditions 6 day

    May 6 - 11 (2 places available)

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    • Mill Bay Marina
    • 740 Handy Rd
    • Mill Bay, BC
    • V0R 2P1
    • Port Sidney Marina
    • 9835 Seaport Place
    • Sidney, BC
    • V8L 4X3

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