Broughton Archipeleago Explorer     5 nights/6 days

This nomadic adventure is, "a classic 6 day trip," that takes in heaps of wildlife sightings, a taste of native culture, a combination of sheltered and exposed water to kayak. Trip is supported by our 32 ft landcraft to move gear and offer an added option to the trip.

This trip is a journey through the entire length of the Broughton Marine Park and it's Archipelago ending in the Orca rich waters of Johnstone Strait. Days are long and rewarding; trip features a sense of exploration. Wildlife rookeries, hidden passages and remote beaches are all visited on these trips through the entire length of the Park. You will experience the sounds of whales from your tent site. Summer days end with a colorful sunset that lasts for over an hour.

These trips take in the true wilderness areas of the Broughton Marine Park. And offer you six days to build your sea kayak skills in waters full of active wildlife.

Interaction with a few notable homesteaders will start this wonder journey through what some say.....is the best kayak experience on the West Coast.

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TRIP ITINERARY

Arrival Day: Call us to tell us you are in the area.   Arrival in  Port McNeill ( Note accommodation requires a reservation a few months before the summer season to ensure availability) is usually late in the day. 

Note: This trip has a few different highlights and a flexible itinerary set in consultation with guests before trip is booked.

DAY 1: Echo Bay Marine Park - Composting Toilet

Meet at 8:30 am out front of the Tourist Information Centre in Port McNeill.  Load our shuttle boat and cruise through the land of Humpback, Sperm and Minke Whales to our first camp deep in the Broughton Archipelago.  Set camp and grab a bit to eat. Mid morning kayak to dust off the cobwebs and atune ourselves to nature. Usually Echo Bay out to a group of islands nearby marks the afternoons' kayaking.  Salmon Dinner.

DAY 2: Echo Bay to Monday Harbour - Rustic Camp

A traveling day in AM to our first campsite along a  sheltered route with defined passages.  Viewing and photo time in an area with wildlife rookeries and local habitats. An afternoon stroll in the unique coastal rainforest. View flora and fauna. Small beach fire to end a nice day. Pasta and seafood for dinner.

DAY 3: Monday Harbour to Owl Island Group - Sheltered Camping

A traveling day in AM  move to a feature camp for sunsets.
PM explore the rustic islets and scenic passages with visible marine life.
Listen to a shoreline, alive with sounds of kingfishers, eagles, and myriad seabirds.
 Small beach fire to end the day. Mexican Dinner Night

DAY 4: Owl Island Group to Parsons Bay - Rustic Camp

Explore a series of small and large passages with the sound of humpback whales along the route. Often a little misty in the morning giving way to a warmer afternoon. This will be your first experience on waters with a current of 5-6 knots, which helps make the kayaking easier. Unique lunch stop where we should be able to view whales, eagles and other critters. Last leg of the kayaking we will have to navigate through the feeding ground of summer humpbacks. Arrival at the beach campsite late in the afternoon. You will sleep with the sounds of whales in the background.  A night for star gazing. Pasta Dinner 

DAY 5: Parsons Bay to Sophia Island - 

Our first chance to paddle in the same waters as sealions, harbour seals, white-side dolphing and more humpback. Open passage paddling with current to a special viewing area at Cracroft Point. Never fails to be a productive spot for whale activities and eagles. From here the chances of seeing Orcas increases as we approach a set of well known reefs and a view of Robson Bight Ecological Reserve. Arrival at Sophia will be in time for you to get to large tent accommodations, hot showers, a gazebo. Barbecque Dinner

DAY 6:  Sophia Island Johnstone Strait - 

Arrival at this set camp for the summer provides you with an option for a hot show, soak in your own tube or a chance to sleep on your own bed in large setup tents. Last morning on water early today, pack up gear, sea kayak amongst small islets and islands. Last look at whales, porpoise,eagles and other wildlfie that morning. Visit seal rookery and waters frequent by local wildlife. Stop for whales on the way back to base. After a relaxing lunch and a group picture we will load our shuttle boat and begin our voyage (we stop for whales) back to Port McNeill, arriving late afternoon (3:00-4:00 pm)   A small bonus to the trip is the offering of a t-shirt with our emblem on it. 

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BOOK NOW

Email us with your preferred trip dates and group size and we will confirm and book you in for your trip.

TRIP DEPARTURE DATES 2026

Trip Cost: CAD$1795 per person

Trip Max:  8 guests  ( min age limit 16)

Trip Deposit:  CAD$350 per person

Trip Days:   Monday - Saturday (Custom Dates +15%)

June  08-13  July 06-11,   July 13-18,   August 17-22,   September 07-12,