Sea Kayak - Broughton Archipelago Marine Park

TBA with leader's permission

Located on the north end of Johnston Strait on the east side of Queen Charlotte Strait and the mouth of Knight Inlet, the Broughton Archipelago has hundreds of islands big and small to explore.  It is the ancient home of various tribes of the Kwakwak’wakw First Nations people. One of its many features is the nearby only orca reserve in Canada, Robson Bight.  We will also visit the historically significant Meem Quam Leese (Village Island), site of some of the oldest totems of  the Mamalilikulla-Qwe’Qwa’Sot’Em First Nation tribe.  Besides the orca, humpback and minke whales, sea otters, harbor seals, porpoises, sea lions, bears--black and grizzly, deer, raccoons, river otters, ferrets and most species of salmon call this area home. Bird life includes bald eagles and Harlequin ducks.  All of this with outstanding mountain scenery makes this area one of the most photogenic places I have ever been, even in the fog! You must have multi day coastal kayaking camping experience and be comfortable in strong winds, fast currents, lumpy water, and ocean surf/swell with a loaded boat. Immersion wear, preferably drysuit, required. Ferry, hostel and camping fees will apply.

For more information:

• https://bcparks.ca/broughton-archipelago-park/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broughton_Archipelago
• https://www.ehcanadatravel.com/british-columbia/vancouver-island/parks-trails/3247-broughton-archipelago.html
• https://www.marinalife.com/articles/exploring-broughton-islands-canadas-pacific-coast
• https://www.mothershipadventures.com/Maps/broughton_archipelago_map.htm
• The Wild Coast 3 by John Kimantas