The Broken Group Islands Unit consists of over 100 islands, islets and rocky outcrops scattered in the centre of Barkley Sound, between Loudoun Channel and Imperial Eagle Channel.
This unit totals 10,607 hectares, of which only 1,350
hectares is land.
The larger of the forested islands are Effingham,
Turret, Turtle, Dudd, Jacques, Nettle and Gibraltar Island.
The Broken Group is known internationally for
awesome kayaking and wilderness camping enjoyed by
organized adventurers seeking escape to the remote
and desolate islands within the park.
Natural features of this tranquil group of islands include
lagoons, sandbars, blowholes, arches and secluded
anchorages.
Ancient native middens, village fortifications, stone
fishtraps and archaeological sites stimulate the
imagination of visitors to this traditional territory
of the Nuu-chah-nulth people.
Canoe and kayak access to the Broken Group Islands from
Bamfield or Ucluelet is not recommended due to the
exposed passages.
Boaters and ocean paddlers can access the Broken Group
Islands via Toquart Bay…
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