Sea Kayaking the Broughton Archipelago

Below is a sample itinerary and exact routes will vary depending on possible wildlife sightings, currents, tides and weather.

Day 0: Plan to be in Port McNeil the night before the trip departs, as there is an 8:00 pm pre-trip meeting with your guides at our office, located at 1790A Campbell Way, across the street form the Haida Way Inn and next to the Black Bear Resort. We’ll provide you with an overview for your trip, distribute dry-bags to pack your gear in, and answer any questions you may have.
Meals Included: None

Day 1: We meet at 7:30 am to head down to the marina to load our water taxi. All your equipment can be transported by our van, and it’s just a short walk from the hotel. Vehicles and extra bags can often be left at your hotel while you’re on the trip – just ask at the front desk. Otherwise, let us know as we have limited free parking at our office.

The hour-long water taxi ride takes us to our campsite, where we’ll settle in. The guides will provide a site orientation, a paddle briefing, and you’ll have time to set up your tents. The first day is generally spent getting familiarized with the camp, wilderness kayaking and each other before heading out for a short paddle.
Meals Included: Lunch - Dinner

Days 2 to 5: During this nomadic tour, we’ll normally break camp 3 – 4 times, exploring the area around each camp before moving on.

The Broughton Archipelago is a literal maze of islands, and no day’s paddle will be the same. If the weather conditions allow, we’ll paddle along the edge of the Archipelago in Queen Charlotte Strait, home to sea bird colonies, sea lions, and a view equaling the west coast. Turning into the sheltered waters of the Archipelago, we can explore this mystical area and it’s first nations sites, hidden bays, and rich rainforest.

Along the way, we may stop at the small community of Echo Bay and visit Billy Proctor’s museum, where he has gathered up thousands of artifacts from the area. As well, we may plan a stop at the ancient native village of Meem Quam Leese and explore its decaying totems and long houses.

Each trip is different, and your guides will change the itinerary from daily based on weather, tides, and group interests. But rest assured, exploration, wildlife viewing, and relaxing are a part of every trip.
Meals Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 6: On our last day, we’ll linger over breakfast, snap a few last photographs, and enjoy one last short paddle before our journey ends. After lunch, we’ll pack up camp, and board our water taxi for the return journey to Port McNeil, arriving by about 3:00 PM.

We usually arrive back in Port McNeil in enough time for you to fly out of Port Hardy or catch a late ferry back to the mainland, but delays do happen. We suggest that our guests spend the last night in Port McNeil, enjoy the hot showers, and slowly transition out of vacation mode. Most guests choose this, and we often get together for a no-host farewell dinner at the Haida-Way Inn.
Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch

Broughton Archipelago Kayak Tours

Departure Point: Port McNeill, Vancouver Island

Dates:  2012 and 2013 Tour Dates ... June 10 to 15, 2012 June 17 to 22, 2012 June 24 to 29, 2012 ... June 9 to 14, 2013 June 16 to 21, 2013 June 23 to 28, 2013

Cost: $1600 CAD per person plus tax

View taxes and other currencies +/-

Approximately $ USD plus tax
Approximately € EUR plus tax
Approximately £ GBP plus tax
Approximately $ AUD plus tax

Taxes: Canadian Residents pay 12% HST. Visitors to Canada only pay 6% HST as our multi day kayak tours qualify for a 50% tax rebate at the point of sale.

All prices are charged in Canadian funds. Your credit card company will convert to your home currency using their exchange rates. The above foreign exchange prices are approximate and for reference only and are updated daily using rates provided by www.coinmill.com

Includes: We provide you will all the necessary kayaking and camping equipment, including kayaks, paddling jacket, PFD (life jacket), group shelters, tents, sleeping pads, camp chairs and sleeping bags(you may bring your own). A comprehensive list of required personal items can be viewed here. All meals during the kayak trip are provided and prepared by your guides. We’re proud of our menu that includes abundant fresh fruits and vegetables, a wide variety of international dishes, and freshly baked treats. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated given sufficient prior notification. Transportation is all-inclusive from Port McNeill by our network of vans and water taxis.

What is not included: We do not provide transport from your home to Port McNeill, nor do we provide airport transfers. Accommodation in Port McNeill is not included. Any meals outside the kayak portion of the tour are your responsibility. Travel insurance for accidents or emergency evacuation is not provided; we recommend you purchase a policy before leaving home. The trip price does not include guide gratuities; should you feel that the service was exemplary, it is always appreciated.