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Broughton Archipelago
- A boating experience set in the pioneer days. Image cruising through
a valley of rock cliff walls and navigating around shorelines braced
with thick old growth forests and so much wildlife roaming. The
Archipelago is a large group of maze-like islands, numbering
in the hundreds, clustered together forming inlets, coves and bays
ideal for moorage and boating.
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Broughton Archipelago
is a natural spectacle of marine remote wilderness. The surrounding
cliffs overflowing with thunderous waterfalls spilling into the
ocean. You would have to be hard pressed not to remember and cherish
the views.
The island boating
destination is a popular one for many. It is very common for visitors
to develop a stronger appreciation of nature and connection when
sharing the landscape with Black Bears, Sea Lions and Whales. Some,
even might venture to say, the Broughton Archipelago is the top
group of islands in the world for ocean and marine outdoor wildlife
viewing.
Some island destinations in the Archipelago
like Village Island is one stop not to miss. The island is an excellent
opportunity to experience First Nation traditions and culture. The
Mamaliliculla First Nations have been the people of the island for
centuries.
The Mamaliliculla First Nation people
call the island in their native tongue of Kwakwa, "Village
of the Last Potlatch". Reasoning is, at one time in early history,
the BC Canada government banned the First Nation potlatch. The naming
was a tribute and recognition of the traditional potlatch.
Many of the long standing historic Totem
Poles, old buildings and relics of the past have fallen but are
still proudly left resting on the ground for visitors to view. Untouched
and left to return back to the earth and the Totem Poles are "spirits
at rest". Although Village Island is an interesting stop, please
respect the First Nation people and every visitor to set foot on
Village Island should get permission first from the Namgis First
Nations Band.
Echo Bay, another popular destination
in the Broughton Archipelago, is identified by
a few buildings floating on the ocean located off the shores of
Gilford Island. A unique living environment, a floating base camp,
a "Kodak Moment" and a great place to stop and rest. There
are some dandy historic buildings in Echo Bay like a one-room school
house and an art gallery, both are floating buildings. A trip to
Echo Bay is not complete without a visit to Billy Proctor's Museum.
There are accommodations available in Echo Bay.
Tribune Channel of the Archipelago
is where the currents can get tricky so be prepared. The Tribune
Channel takes you into the southern watershed of Bond Sound. At
Atha River you will, most likely, visit with some Grizzly Bears
turning rocks over looking for food if you are around in the morning.
The Broughton Archipelago has long been rich in
First Nations tradition with the area decorated in ancient pictographs
on some of the cliff walls.
Knight Inlet of the Broughton
Archipelago is a boaters dream with many
smaller islets to explore consisting of hidden bays and coves. Knight
Inlet is just on the west side of the Queen Charlotte Strait. |
Archipelago
