Area Description:
"The pounding surf and relentless swells of Vancouver Island's west coast breed fear in the minds of many kayakers. Yet within Barkley Sound lie two clusters of islands that tame the ruggedness of the open coast: the Broken Group and the Deer Group. These are places where advanced paddlers can test their skills among outer islands, sea arches and caves, and where beginners and families can discover the joys of ocean kayaking while drifting through a maze of protected coves and passages. Barkley Sound encompasses all that in special about the West Coast and lets everyone enjoy its treasures." Taken from Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Wildlife Possibilities:
- Humback Whales, Grey Whales, Orcas
- Black Bears
- Cougars
- Wolves
- Eagles, Ravens, Crows, and other shore birds
- Sea Otters, Sea Lions, Seals, Porpoises
Hazards:
- Rapid weather changes, exposed waters, surf landings
Skill Level:
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Water Availability:
Camp Spots:
- Designated and marked on chart 3670
Car Access and Parking:
- Outer Islands, reefs, fog, boat traffic, rapid weather changes.
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Charts:
- 3670 - 1:20 000 - Broken Group
- 3671 - 1:40 000 - Barkley Sound
- 3668 - 1:40 000 - Alberni Inlet
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Guide Books:
- Barkley Sound a History of the Pacific Rim
- Canoe Trips British Columbia
- Exploring Vancouver Island's West Coast
- Island Adventures
- Island Paddling
- Pacific Rim Explorer
- Paddling BC: The Broken Islands (book and video)
- Sea Kayaking Canada's West Coast
- Sailing Directions Vol. 1
- Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast
- Coastal Recreation Map - Barkley Sound
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