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Two popular products will guide you to the best locations, suggested highlights and prepare you for this unique wilderness area.

2008 Second edition:

"Kayaking the Broken Group Islands.
The Essential Guidebook"

The Broken Group Islands (BGI) on the west coast of Vancouver Island is one of the most famous sea kayaking destinations in the world. There is no match for its natural beauty and diversity of wildlife.

This section of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve has much to offer kayakers of all levels. The inner islands are sheltered waters with quiet lagoons. The outer islands are exposed to open ocean swells and powerful waves which pound the shore.

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The BGI is a wilderness brimming with life including a variety of intertidal critters, marine mammals, land mammals and birds which live in this archipelago of over 100 islands. This paradise also has a rich history of First Nations culture that dates back more than 5000 years.

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This paddling guidebook is the most complete and up to date field reference on the Broken Group Islands. It is suitable for all kayakers - from the novice paddler to the experienced kayak guide. It provides in-depth information pertaining to the Broken Group Islands including natural and cultural history, wildlife, camping, safety, and highlights. This reference will enhance your preparation, preparedness as well as your safety, knowledge and enjoyment of kayaking in the Broken Group Islands.

• ISBN 0-9739877-0-7
  
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  6 x 9 inch, 128 page book!
  
• Kayaking the Broken Group Islands, the Essential Guidebook: $19.99

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Backroads Map &
Outdoor Recreation Guide

This map is an invaluable outdoor activity guide for the Tofino-Ucluelet-Pacific Rim area. It features a multi-use trail network, logging roads and recreational activities and locations of interest.

Vancouver Island's west coast is a popular destination with beautiful, wild, uncrowded backcountry areas. Hundreds of kilometres of trails offer exceptional opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and off road driving. This map includes route information (length, level of difficulty, access, etc.) for hiking and mountain biking for all levels, from beginner to expert.

12 reasons to get the Backroads Map-Outdoor Recreation Guide:

1) It is the most complete and detailed map of the area.

2) It is the best tool to plan your outdoor activities in the Pacific Rim Area.

3) It is the most up-to-date backcountry map available in the Pacific Rim Area.

4) It is an excellent souvenir of your west coast experience.

5) It gives information to numerous trails and amazing places with no access fees.

6) It is cheaper than a parking pass for one hour in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

7) It helps you find your way when exploring the area.

8) It shows the best places for hiking, mountain biking, off road driving, fishing, kayaking, surfing and wildlife watching.

9) It includes all the trails in the Long Beach Unit of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

10) It includes contour lines, campsites and boat launches.

11) It gives information regarding best local "hot spots".

12) With your order (from US and Canada only) you will receive a free copy of the Discovery Map, a tourist guide with a directory of all the businesses in Ucluelet and Tofino. This map also displays streets in both villages. It is the perfect complement to the Backroads Map-Outdoor Recreation Guide to plan your dream holiday on the West Coast. .

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Order the map: $6.49

$6.49

Your Guide to the Outback!

Sea Kayak Guide Manual by SKILS
updated 2009 edition now available.  
CDN $25. Written by Michael Pardy, JF Marleau, Andrew Woodford and Piper Harris.

Designed specifically for sea kayak guides, this manual covers a wide range of topics including: kayak touring, expedition behavior, leadership, legal liability, group management, camping, food and water, water treatment, tarpology, surf landing and launching, communication, emergency protocols, decision-making, pre-trip planning, guide standards, water classification, pre-trip talk, trip check lists, float plan, environmental impact protocols and trip reporting.

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