Broken Group Islands
4, 5 or 6 days. Paddle among a network of small islands in Barkley Sound, exploring varied shorelines and sheltered passages, with camping along the way.
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Three distinctive ways to experience the wild coast
The west coast of central Vancouver Island offers sheltered passages, outer-coast islands, rainforest shores and beaches that feel far from everyday life. Our guided paddling experiences explore two different marine environments: the intricate island channels of the Broken Group and the broader wilderness of Clayoquot Sound.
We are also exploring a future guided hiking experience on the Wildside Trail on Flores Island. It is an important part of this region's story, and is a new, short tour for us.
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Which West Coast experience fits you?
The two kayaking tours are established guided experiences. Wildside is a scouting-stage hiking concept, so trip length, itinerary and dates have not yet been established.
| Experience | Style and duration | Good fit if you want… | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Group Islands | 4, 5 or 6 days Guided sea kayaking; island-to-island camping |
Exploring many small islands, passages, coves and abundant marine life | View trip |
| Clayoquot Sound | 6 days Guided sea kayaking; wilderness camping |
A longer coastal paddling journey through the islands and inlets around Tofino | View trip |
| Wildside Trail, Flores Island | 3 days Coastal hiking; wild, long weekend camping |
A long weekend hiking adventure through rainforest and wild ocean beaches | Learn more |
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Two kayaking adventures and a coastal hike
Choose an established guided kayaking expedition now, or learn about the Wildside Trail on Flores Island for a short hiking adventure.
Clayoquot Sound
6 days. Explore the waters and shores of Clayoquot Sound, with wilderness camping and a longer paddling journey in the Tofino region.
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Wildside Trail
3 days. A short, guided coastal hiking journey on Flores Island. Great weekend getaway to the wild west coast on Ahousaht First Nation territory.
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Sea kayaking or coastal hiking?
The first choice is how you want to travel. Our Broken Group and Clayoquot adventures are sea kayaking tours with camping along the coast. The Wildside experience is a hiking journey, with different physical demands and preparations.
For kayaking, consider your preferred trip length, comfort with paddling and wilderness camping, and interest in smaller island channels compared with the broader Clayoquot Sound setting. See each trip page for preparation guidance and current dates.
Not sure which adventure fits?
Tell us about your paddling experience, the number of days you have, and the kind of coastline you'd most like to explore.
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Wildside Trail, Flores Island
The Wildside Trail trip gives the possibility of a guided hiking experience on Flores Island. The route offers a different perspective from kayaking: travelling on foot, moving through rainforest and along remote Pacific beaches.
Not yet available for booking. We have not published confirmed trip departure dates, inclusions or price. This page will be updated when the dates can be worked in with more established trips.
The Coastal Bliss approach
Experience the coast, not just the itinerary
Good guiding creates room to notice tidal rhythms, wildlife, local histories and the relationships between people and place. We manage the practical details and encourage curiosity, attentive travel and care for the coast.