[Yekaterina Yushmanova]

Hi Stan, we were there July long weekend. The west beach where we planned to stop was a party town and we had to skip that altogether. East campsite is nice has a picnic table and an outhouse but has a large No Trespassing sign posted by Penelakut band also. I am embarrassed  to admit but we ended up sleeping there one night as our 4 yo was done with his kayaking for the day. Nobody came by to kick us out or to collect a fee. It wasn’t very relaxing though as we were basically camping under the sign. If you manage to get a hold of the band you can check on what the rules are, I was not able to locate a number for the band office. I would also not recommend collecting oysters without the permission from the band. We moved to Chivers Point on Wallace island the next day and it was beautiful and not crowded even on the long weekend. We hiked to Cabin Bay and it looked like an amazing spot and was empty. Outhouse and tent pads at Chivers and just two tend pads and solitude at Cabin bay. Hope this helps!

[Chris Dennis]

Stan,

Try this link to BC Marine Trails. Camp set out, fees and conditions are clear.

https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/coastal-journeys/2522-penelakut-tent-island

Have a good trip. Chris

[Kevin Amos]

HI Em

I might have mentioned to you at the Club Locarno BBQ a group of us where planning to go in September. Here is the route we planned. It was based on a group who went in 2017. Instead of paddling from Telegraph Cove we were going to take a water taxi from Port McNeil.

Broughtons Kayaking
https://goo.gl/maps/W6NN94TFFWG8C7yb9

[Henry Grayman]

I live part-time on SSI and you can park overnight at Southey Point. Lots of room on Arbutus Rd. just off of Southey Point road.

[Henry Grayman]

Yes, there are very nice campsites on the west side of Tent Island. There are 2 outhouses available as well. If you eat oysters, the east side of the island has lots at low tide.

Henry

[Former Member]

Hi Everyone

Was thinking of camping for a couple of nights on Tent Island.  Has anyone been there recently. Was wondering about the campsites/facilities etc.  Does anyone have any photos or info

Thanks

Stan

[George Prevost]

Hi Emily.  I’ve been to the Johnstone Strait/Broughton Archipelago area at least a dozen times and would be happy to share some of my thoughts with you if you’d like to get together and go over some charts, etc.  You can contact me at georgepr@telus.net.

[Former Member]

Hi Karen – I checked the BC Marine Trails map and the launch notes indicate there is “limited parking” at road end. The photo there seems to bear that out.

If you go to Google Maps and street view, there are clearly people parking there and no visible “No Parking” signs.

I’ve never been there myself, so I can’t verify beyond the available resources on the web.

Good luck!

 

[Former Member]

Great place! Lots of varied paddling. Don’t miss a paddle out to White Cliff Islets. Best whale watching is on the outer edge, around Blackfish Sound and Swanson Island. Expect fog. Pay attention to tides & currents & plan to travel with them — heaviest around Johnstone Strait and the channels between the islands on its northern edge. Get a copy of the Wild Coast guidebook that covers this area — so much valuable info.

My trip report from 10 days in the region in 2017: http://aubade1.blogspot.com/2017/12/kayaking-in-broughton-archipelago_3.html?m=1

[Former Member]

Hello

Does anyone know if there is overnight parking at Southey Point on Salt Spring Island or anywhere near by?

Thank you.

Karen

[Former Member]

Hi everyone,

Hoping to paddle the Broughtons in a couple of weeks time, for around 8 days.

Looking for tips and advice from anyone who has done it before.  For example, highlights to incorporate, places to avoid, things to beware of…..etc

Planning to launch from Tele Cove and make our way to the Burdwood Islands.

Thanks,

Em

[Quirine Schuyff]

Destination from Jericho will be determined by weather, water and group dynamics.

I am open to relative beginners but you MUST:

-Be able to handle a kayak in turns and moving forward and be able to do a wet exit.

-Have all required safety gear and an appropriate style kayak. (or canoe)

-Come dressed appropriately for weather AND water. It’s warm enough to not wear a wet/dry suit but I recommend: Carry a full change of clothes in a dry bag which will be accessible on the water.

Suggested clothes: A thin synthetic or fleece layer(s) on the bottom and synthetic layers on top with a wind breaking jacket handy. Water worthy shoes. A sunhat. Gloves. Sunglasses. (we may travel directly INTO the sun) .

Other suggested items: A headlamp and/or other light source. A snack. Water. Camera. Chocolate for the organizer.

Return time will depend on group but I will aim for 8:30 latest return time. Please allow some leeway for unexpected circumstances.

Please email me with details: quisch@gmail.com

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[Mick Allen]

Thanks for the info Allan.

It sure would be great to have another access and parking option for Pitt Lake and the Widgeon Creek area.  That whole area is just in our back yard, so having even more convenience would be really helpful. Just the marsh is beautiful against the backdrop of the tall mountains.

[Former Member]

Hello all. This news story popped up in my feed. Given the work that club members have done so far in the area, I thought it worth posting (in case you missed it). The 2nd round public consultation sessions are now complete, but you can still participate in an online survey until July 31st.

https://www.tricitynews.com/news/massive-park-on-edge-of-coquitlam-inches-closer-to-reality-1.23898866

[Helen Roberts]

Hi Mick and Heather,

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience and advice.  I really appreciate it, as I was finding it difficult to find any useful information elsewhere.

With respect to camping on Jedediah, the BCMTN map shows two campsites – Home Bay and Long Bay.  Is there anywhere else we should consider (apart from the inlet mentioned by Heather)?

Thanks again,

Helen

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