Broken Group Islands Travel Guide

Welcome to Broken Group Islands!

Located on Vancouver Island's windswept west coast, Broken Group Islands is a collection of over 100 rugged islands that fleck Barkley Sound. In total, this picturesque region encompasses 10,607 ha (26,210 acres), of which only 1,350 ha (3,336 acres) are made up of land. As one of the three main recreational components in the Pacific Rim National Park, Broken Group Islands has become a popular destination for wild camping, sightseeing and boating. From the sandy beaches and quiet lagoons of the inner islands, to the sea caves of the outer shores, there is plenty of wildlife to see in this isolated biosphere, and the word is spreading. Paddlers come from far and wide to explore these calm waters and because its sheltered location protects it from the extreme ocean conditions that batter more exposed sections of the west coast, even inexperienced sea kayakers can navigate these channels. The area is best accessed by boat and seen with tour guides that can be hired in Bamfield, Toquart Bay, Ucluelet or Port Alberni.