the Broughton Archipelago

The Broughton Archipelago, one of the more remote and pristine cruising destinations along the Inside Passage has long been a boater’s paradise for anyone looking more quieter anchorages and a more intimate experience with the local wildlife.

Located directly across Queen Charlotte Strait and the northern end of Vancouver Island, “the Broughtons” feature a great combination of quiet anchorages and quaint marinas.

In the early season, the fishing starts picking up for Tuna, Prawns, Salmon and Halibut with many well protected fishing hot spots that give you a great chance for catching some fresh dinner, without having to battle the open seas.

As the summer progresses, and the whale activity increases, the eco-tourism experience in the area is borderline unparalleled with world renowned Robson Bite, that is always bustling with Orca, Humpback, Dalls Porpoise, Pacific White Sided Dolphin, Sea Lions and Eagles.

And if you’re looking to visit later in the summer and into the early fall, this area is also a great spot for venturing up channels to various river mouths to see local Grizzly Bear feeding on spawning salmon.

What makes this area even better, is the close proximity to Port McNeill and marinas like North Island Marina that have direct flights to both Vancouver and Seattle.