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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.
- Ucluelet
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- Pacific Rim National Park
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- Ucluelet
- Camping Facilities
- Beachkeepers
- Camping in The High Season
- Camping Regulations
- National Park Entry Pass
- Backcountry Camping Permits
- Consider The Needs of Other Campers
- Your Impact on The Environment
All camping in this area of the national park reserve must be within designated camping areas located on Hand, Turret, Gibraltar, Willis, Dodd, Clarke and Gilbert Islands. 1. Solar composting outhouses are provided at designated camping areas. 2. Potable water is not available on the islands. Bring an adequate amount of freshwater with you. We reco...
Beachkeepers patrolling the Broken Group Islands throughout the summer months maintain camping areas, provide information and interpretation services, check permits, and assist Parks Canada staff.
The peak visitation period for the Broken Group Islands is from July through August. Campers arriving in this period can expect to share camping areas with many other campers. To avoid the crowds of peak season try camping in May and June, or in September.
Camp in designated areas and sites only.Maximum stay in the Broken Group Islands is 14 days.Maximum stay at each camping area is 4 nights.Maximum group size is 12. Groups larger than 12 people must split into smaller groups and occupy designated campsites on different islands.All visitors to Pacific Rim NPR are required to have a valid National Park Entry Pass at all times while they are visiting the national park reserve. The exception is youth (17 years of age and younger) who have free entry into all of Parks Canada's places. This means that in addition to requiring a valid Broken Group Islands Backcountry Camping Pe...
Anyone camping in the Broken Group Islands must have a backcountry camping permit. Backcountry camping permits are only available through the Parks Canada Reservation System. No spaces will be available for stand-by (first come first serve). Reservations available as of 8 a.m. PST January 19, 2024 To reserve call 1-877-RESERVE or visit www.reservat...
Reduce noise, this is a wilderness setting. Refrain from using generators, stereos or air compressors.Leave space between you and your neighbour.Cook away from neighbouring tents.Neither private nor guided groups may reserve campsites.Pacific Rim National Park Reserve staff strive to manage activities within the national park reserve to protect the natural and cultural heritage of the area. Your appropriate, respectful behaviour will not only lead to a safe and rewarding experience but will also contribute to a healthy, functioning ecosystem. Parks Canada, First Nations and visi...
Location: Travel to the Broken Group Islands from Bamfield, Torquart Bay, Ucluelet or Port Alberni. The MV Frances Barkley is based in Port Alberni and serves Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands. View map of the area. Map of Pacific Rim (West Coast Vancouver Island)
Jul 24, 2018 · With their awe-inspiring natural beauty, the Broken Group Islands (BGI), located in Barkley Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, have become a Mecca for paddlers from around the world. Established as part of Canada’s Pacific Rim National Park, this cluster of more than 100 islands is famous for its vibrant and diverse marine life and ...
Apr 11, 2023 · Camping in The Broken Group Islands. As part of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, camping in the Broken Islands is a great travel choice for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Campgrounds can be found on the following islands: Gilbert; Hand; Turret; Gibraltar; Clarke; Dodd; Willis; Parks Canada insists that all camping be confined to these ...
Camping in the High Season Peak visitation occurs in the BGI from July through August. Campers arriving in this period can expect to share camping areas with many other visitors. To avoid peak season crowds, try camping between May and June, or in September. Camping Regulations • Camping in the BGI must be within the seven
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Jan 5, 2023 · One of the best way to find campgrounds – free or paid – on Vancouver Island is to use a mapped database such as iOverlander.com, which allows users to see various types of campgrounds on a map along with details about each site.
