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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.

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.