May 24-30, 2024 Kayaking Broughton Archipelago（满员）

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May 24-30, 2024 Broughton Archipelago

May 24, Vancouver to Telegraph

May 25, Telegraph Cove to Red Point (50.58607, -126.67817) ,15km

May 26, Red Point to Turnour Island (50.60462, -126.56613) , 10km

Visit Petroglyphs at Berry Island :50.59765, -126.66938  ‘The Chief’s Bathtub’ on the north side of Berry Island, a Mamalilikulla First Nations Cultural Site. Here is a natural rock basin that fills at high tide. Legend tells of a local chief bathing here, the water warmed with stones heated in a fire.

Visit Village Island after camp setup.Turnour Island to Village Island loop, 10km

Village Island:the former home of the Mamalilikulla First Nation. The island holds some interesting relics and abandoned buildings, and it’s necessary to clear your arrival with the nation before visiting.

May 27, Turnour Island to Owl Island, 12km

Visit Canoe Island after setup camp, 10km loop

May 28, Owl Island to Poolpoint, 20km

Visit White Cliff islets, a stunning spot for photos. The small rocky islets in this area are home to many seabirds and sea lion rookeries

Night kayaking Double Bay to see the amazing bioluminescence by kayak in this sheltered bay.

May 29, Poolpoint to Telegraph Cove, 9km

May 30, Telegraph Cove to Vancouver

https://bcparks.ca/broughton-archipelago-park/#park-camping-details-container
https://atthewatersedge.ca/kayaking-johnstone-strait-5-day-self-guided-itineraries/
https://huntingheadwinds.com/blog/kayaking-bcs-broughton-archipelago
https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/map/
https://mamalilikulla.ca/visitor-guidelines-and-registration/

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Optional Advanced:
May 24, Vancouver to Telegraph

May 25, Telegraph Cove to Owl camp, 19km
Camping options: Owl 1 9sites, Owl 2 6-8sites, Cedar 6sites
Head East out of Telegraph Cove towards Bauza Islet, cross Johnstone Strait from Bauza, heading towards the southwest tip Hanson Island. Paddle into the Plumper Islands and through the Blowhole, continuing along on the north side of Hanson towards Pool Point where you’ll cross Blackfish Sound towards the middle of Swanson Island. Plan for a lunch break in one of the small coves on Swanson’s southwest side. Paddle northwest to Bold Head and explore the tiny islets here as you make your way on to Owl Island.

Hazards:
Crossing Johnstone Strait, Vessel Traffic and weather
5+kts current through Plumpers/Blowhole, pass during slack
Crossing Blackfish Sound

May 26, Owl camp to Insect Island, 16km
Camping options: Insect camp, Tracey 8sites

Paddle northwards past Canoe Islet, Sedge, Start, Hudson and Marsden Islands. You are sea kayaking the Broughton Archipelago now. These islands are all worthy of exploring and can make a nice stop for lunch. From Marsden, head northeast into Misty Passage and continue until Insect Island appears. You’ll notice a very distinct white shell beach. Beautiful Islands abound in this part of the archipelago, with intricate passages and colourful intertidal marine life. Whitesided dolphins and porpoises are also commonly spotted here.
The landing at Insect Island is made up of brilliant midden (white shell) beach. Midden beaches are made up from the bones and skeletons of crustaceans, mollusks and mammals that have been harvested and consumed over the years by the First Nations people who once lived here. (Insect Island is part of the Dzawada’enuxw First Nation’s unceded territory.) Each meter of midden equates to approximately one century habitation by the Dzawada’enuxw people. There is limited beach space here so be sure to consolidate kayaks to provide space for others. Set up your campsite and kitchen in the forest. Fresh water is not available here. Latrine is the intertidal zone. Insect Island is one of the nicer campsites in the area to just hang out and read a book and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The south side of the island is known for its great sunsets.

May 27, Insect Island to Pearl Island, 17km
Camping options: Pearl 9sites, Crease S 6sites

Begin paddling southeast through Blunden Passage towards the Fox Group, a pretty cluster of islands well worth exploring. From the Fox Group head south into Retreat Passage, pausing anywhere that looks inviting for a lunch break,  then continue south, rounding the east side of Midsummer Island.
Paddle south to Pearl Island.

May 28, Pearl Island to Red Point, 13km
Camping options: Red point 10sites, Flower 8sites

Visit Petroglyphs at Berry Island :50.59765, -126.66938  ‘The Chief’s Bathtub’ on the north side of Berry Island, a Mamalilikulla First Nations Cultural Site. Here is a natural rock basin that fills at high tide. Legend tells of a local chief bathing here, the water warmed with stones heated in a fire.

Visit Village Island:the former home of the Mamalilikulla First Nation. The island holds some interesting relics and abandoned buildings, and it’s necessary to clear your arrival with the nation before visiting.

May 29, Red Point to Telegraph Cove,  17km
Hazards:
Crossing Blackfish Sound
5+kts current at Blackney Pass/Licka point; time it with slack tide, arriving 30 minutes early
Crossing Johnstone Strait, Vessel Traffic and weather

May 30, Telegraph Cove to Vancouver