Broughton Archipelago, Vancouver Island: A magnificent marine wilderness environment that is truly a work of natural art including the fine brush strokes depicting the rugged coastlines, untouched forests and unspoiled oceans. The Broughton Archipelago is a group of maze-like islands, numbering in the hundreds, clustered together forming inlets, coves and bays ideal for boating, sailing, bear watching, wildlife viewing, photography and kayaking. Ocean adventures in the Broughton Archipelago always leave lasting memories.

Broughton Archipelago is a spectacle of marine wilderness activity and you would have to be hard pressed not to remember and cherish the views of the towering waterfalls, the thrills of navigating narrow rocky passages and a renewed respect for nature visiting with wildlife like Black Bears, Sea Lions and Whales. Some, even might venture to say, the Broughton Archipelago is the top group of islands in the world for ocean and marine outdoor eco-adventures. We are one of those people that enjoys every second spent exploring the Broughton Archipelago!

Some areas of the Broughton Archipelago plays a big part in west coast history and tradition. Village Island in the Broughton Archipelago is steeped in First nations traditions and culture. The Mamaliliculla First Nations inhabit Village Island for centuries. In the Mamaliliculla First Nations people native tongue of Kwakwa the island is called " Village of the Last Potlach". A tribute and recognition of the time when the traditional potlach was banned. Many of the long standing historic Totem Poles, old buildings and relics of the past have fallen but are still proudly left resting on the ground for visitors to view when time tells stories. All visitors to set foot on Village Island should get permission first from the Namgis First Nations Band. Kayaking the shorelines comes as close second in views.

Echo Bay in the Broughton Archipelago is an area with a few buildings floating on water located off the shores of Gilford Island. A unique living environment, a "Kodak Moment" and a great place to stop and take a peek and rest. Historic buildings in Echo Bay like a one-room school house and an art gallery are floating on oceans, just riding the coastlines presenting culture and preserving education together. A Broughton Archipelago trip to Echo Bay is a trip into the past with a visit to Billy Proctor's Museum. Echo Bay is a great stopping point during a voyage. There are accommodations available.

Tribune Channel of the Broughton Archipelago is where the currents can get tricky so be prepared. The Tribune Channel takes you into the southern watershed of Bond Sound. The wildlife of the area could include Bald Eagles, Whales and at Atha River you will, most likely, visit with some Grizzly Bears turning rocks over looking for food. The Broughton Archipelago has long been rich in First Nations tradition with the area decorated in ancient pictographs on some of the cliff walls.

Knight Inlet of the Broughton Archipelago is a kayakers dream with many smaller islets to explore consisting of hidden bay and coves. Knight Inlet is just on the west side of the Queen Charlotte Strait. Within Broughton Archipelago is british Columbia's largest marine park, aptly named Broughton Archipelago Provincial Marine Park. The Broughton Archipelago has so much more to explore and to discover.

Whether boating, sailing, kayaking or enjoying a guided wildlife tour the Broughton Archipelago delivers fantastic marine wilderness scenery that will set you back in time.