Have you ever just dropped off the grid and let the ocean handle your schedule? Because that’s exactly what we’re doing. Five days of kayak-powered freedom in Canada, paddling through the Broken Group Islands, hopping from hidden beaches to ancient forests, and setting up camp where the tide tells us to. Our daily commute? Glassy waters and curious seals. Our office? A tent under a million stars. Our lunch breaks? Freshly made meals on sun-drenched shores. If you’re craving adventure, slightly salty air, and a getaway that sticks with you long after your paddle’s dry—consider yourself invited.
Some adventures change you—this is one of them. Five days of sea kayaking through the legendary Broken Group Islands, camping on remote beaches, and paddling through a landscape so wild it barely feels real. Each morning, we’ll wake to the sound of lapping waves, then spend our days weaving through hidden coves, old-growth forests, and shorelines teeming with marine life. No Wi-Fi, no stress—just epic paddling, unreal scenery, and stories we’ll be telling for years.
We’ll meet at 200 Hemlock Street at the Small Craft Harbour. The guide will brief us on a water taxi to the Broken Group Islands while we take in the breathtaking beauty of the coastline along the way. We will be dropped at one of the many sandy beaches within the Broken Group, where we’ll unload and re-pack our gear into kayaks. From here, we’ll have a kayak orientation to prepare us for our first paddle. We’ll aim to paddle for 4-6 hours a day.
At noon, we’ll stop for our first lunch break where the guide will prepare a delicious meal. Following this, we’ll continue to paddle the park. In the afternoon, the guide will decide where to make camp for the night, selecting one of the 7 designated campsites within the Broken Group. We’ll have a camp orientation and set-up our tents for the evening. Later on, dinner will be served, and each evening we’ll have a campfire where we’ll share our favorite moments from the day.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Camping
We’ll start the day nice and early, maybe catching a sunrise along the way. We’ll aim to have breakfast ready between 7-9am. We may move camp, or stay at one campsite for the entire trip. Our guide will advise based on weather and conditions.
Each day, we’ll paddle and enjoy lunches on different beaches within the islands, with plenty of opportunity to discover the vast intertidal life, old-growth forests, and learn from the ancient First Nation Village sites located within the Broken Group.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Kayaking: 4-6 hours
Accommodation: Camping
On the final kayaking day, we’ll spend yet another day exploring the Broken Group Islands. After a day on the water, we’ll be picked up by the water taxi and whisked back home to Ucluelet.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Kayaking: 4-6 hours
Great nature, perfect equipment, very friendly and experienced guides! Guides shared a lot of information about the places we’ve seen and drew our attention to some animals that would otherwise have gone unnoticed.
Amazing trip. Extremely well organized and outfitted. The guide was amazing and the food was absolutely delicious! We had sunny days and cloudy days and foggy days. The fog made it even more spectacular. One of the biggest highlights was seeing a humpback whale!
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This Broken Group islands glamping kayaking adventure is rated easy. No kayaking experience is necessary. Participants must be comfortable in and around water, and they must be in good enough shape for 4 to 6 hours of daily kayaking and some easy hiking.
This adventure is designed for both active adventurers and those looking for a more relaxing pace.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and pricing
A kayaking Broken Group Islands 5-day adventure can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
The starting point of your kayaking Broken Group Islands 5-day adventure is Ucluelet. To get there, most people fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Victoria International Airport (YYJ). From there, you can take the ferry (if going from Vancouver Airport) and rent a car to reach Ucluelet.
Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time at 200 Hemlock Street (Small Craft Harbour), Ucluelet, British Columbia. The guide will provide more information before the adventure begins.
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Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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Our guide, Nolan, took us on a spectacular tour of the Broken Islands by Kayak. We went not knowing what to expect and we got gorgeous scenery, whales and eagles and Nolan’s extensive knowledge of flora and fauna and camping. May is a great time to go!