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Barkley Sound
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Ideal paddling conditions can be found
among the hundreds of islands in the Broken Group Islands
area of Barkley Sound. Go Northwest!
photo by Dave Dean.
Sea kayaking in Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands
offers a full spectrum of paddling conditions
– from sheltered inland kayaking conditions, ideal for experienced sea
kayakers or new kayakers accompanied by an experienced guide – to fully
exposed kayaking conditions including powerful winds, heavy swells and
the full force of the Pacific Ocean, conditions which will challenge
(and exhilarate) the most experienced sea kayaker.
Sea kayakers have more than 100 islands in
Barkley Sound to explore (click
for Barkley Sound area Google map). The Broken Islands are a
destination that sea kayakers often fall in love with – a spot where one
can explore clusters of islands, abundant marine life and enjoy great
beauty found in this protected Canadian National Park.
Sea kayakers frequently launch into the Broken Islands from Toquart
Bay. Kayakers should note, however, that to kayak out to the Broken
Group Islands from Toquart Bay involves an open water crossing,
recommended for experienced sea kayakers only.
Within the Broken Group Islands there are 8 campsites, run by Parks
Canada. Details from Parks Canada about the Broken Group Islands are
available at:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/index_e.asp.
Parks Canada staff patrol (by motor boat) the area -- be careful to
camp only at designated sites. This area is ideal for exploring by day
paddling and then returning to an island base camp each evening.
Islands further out (westward) in Barkley Sound are exposed to the
harsh winds, swells and temperament of the open Pacific Ocean. Islands
closer to the BC coastline (and Toquart Bay) provide more sheltered
paddling conditions.
As with most spots on the west coast of Vancouver Island, local hazards
include summer fog and strong afternoon westerly winds.
Explore the many islands, appreciate the abundant sea life and soak in
the beauty of this area. Due to its popularity this can be a busy area
in the summer months.
Sea
Kayaking Guides and Outfitters
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Barkley Sound Kayak Centre.
PO Box 8150 , Canmore,
Alberta, T1W 2T9. Phone: 403-678-4102.
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Batstar Adventure Tours. 6360 Springfield Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8L8.
Phone: 250-724-2050, Toll Free: 1-877-449-1230, Fax: 250-724-2330.
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Coastal Knights. PO Box 712, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0. Phone: 250-726-4202 ,
Fax: 250-726-7700.
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Ecomarine Coastal Kayaking. 1668 Duranleau Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3S4.
Phone: 604-689-9204, Fax: 604-689-5926.
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Ecosummer Expeditions, PO Box 177, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0. Phone:
250-674-0102, Toll Free: 1-800-465-8884 , Fax: 250-674-2197.
Island Adventures Tours. Victoria, BC, Phone: 250-812-7103, Fax:
250-383-3527.
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Pacific Northwest Expeditions Ltd., PO Box 97 Stn. A, Nanaimo, BC,
V9R-5K4. Phone: 250-754-6300, Toll Free: 1-866-529-2522, Fax: 250-754-6301.
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Pacific Rim Paddling Company, Ltd., PO Box 1840, 621 Discovery St.,
Victoria, BC , V8W 2Y3. Phone: 250-384-6103, Fax: 250-389-2896.
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Vancouver Island Kayak. Midnight Sun Adventure Travel, 1845 - B Fort Street,
Victoria, BC, V8R-1J6. Phone: 250-480-9409, Toll Free: 1-800-255-5057, Fax:
250-483-7422.
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Wildheart Adventures Sea Kayak Tours. 1560 Brebber Road, Nanaimo, BC,
V9X-1P4. Phone: 250-722-368, Toll Free: 1-877-722-3683, Fax: 250-722-2175.
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