Leave from Okeover Arm just north of Powell River to get into the passage to the park. If you are coming from Vancouver, expect a 6 hour drive with multiple ferry rides.

The paddle to the campground is fairly easy for an intermediate kayaker. Distances are about 10km from one camp to the next. Only a small section was vulnerable to high winds. Most of the waterways were sheltered and the ocean was fairly warm.

For those that aren’t comfortable in a kayak, there are guided tours as well.

This adventure is amazing, because beside having your own private island to camp on, but you can also string a hammock between the Arbutus trees to watch the sunset over a serene bay with seals in it! The aquarium-like waters had plenty of sea life and the snow-capped mountains in the distance made the views of Desolation Sound almost unreal.

This is really a summer adventure, so make sure you go when the weather is warm and the forecast is good. Cell reception is good throughout the park but if a storm rolls in it is a long paddle to civilization.

You can park at the kayak rental shops for free if you rent, otherwise there is a daily fee. Pay for your permits online through the BC Parks Website.

Before you head out, stop in in Lund, a small town north of the launching point. Nancy's Bakery is delicious before or after to carb load.