Two paddlers in a blue Boréal Design double sea kayak paddling on green water near a forested shoreline
Bamfield, British Columbia

Sea Kayak Rentals for the Broken Group Islands — Launch from Bamfield

Reserve single and double sea kayaks, plan your self-guided Broken Group trip, and launch from Woods End Landing on the Bamfield waterfront.

Need more than kayaks? Add parking, Woods End stays, waterfront staging, provision packs, and licensed boat transport support.

Coordinated launch support

The Bamfield launch system for Broken Group paddlers

A guided planning flow for the shore-side steps before your paddle begins.

Sea kayak rentals

Single and double sea kayaks sized for self-guided coastal trips.

Parking arranged

Leave your vehicle at our staging area while you paddle.

Woods End stays

Reserve a night before and after at Woods End Landing.

Waterfront staging

Sort gear under the covered staging area at the launch.

Licensed boat transport support

Coordinate drop-off and pickup with a licensed marine operator.

Three ways to start

Choose your launch path

I just need kayaks.

Reserve single or double sea kayaks for a self-guided trip you've already planned.

I need kayaks, parking, and staging.

Combine kayaks with parking, waterfront staging, and arrival guidance at Woods End Landing.

I want the full launch plan.

Kayaks, a Woods End stay, provisions, and licensed boat transport coordination.

Pick your level of support

Broken Group Launch Packages

Paddle Only

Sea kayaks, included gear, and launch instructions for paddlers who already have the rest of their trip dialed in.

Ideal for

Experienced groups with their own logistics.

What's included
  • Single or double sea kayaks
  • PFDs, paddles, spray skirts
  • Launch instructions

Launch Easy

Sea kayaks plus parking, waterfront staging, and arrival guidance.

Ideal for

Groups who want a smooth shore-side launch.

What's included
  • Sea kayaks and gear
  • Parking at the staging area
  • Waterfront staging at Woods End Landing
  • Arrival guidance

Stay & Paddle

Sea kayaks plus a Woods End stay before and/or after the paddle.

Ideal for

Paddlers arriving the night before or returning late.

What's included
  • Sea kayaks and gear
  • Woods End Landing stay (separate accommodations reservation)
  • Waterfront staging

Provisioned Paddle

Sea kayaks plus curated food and supply packs.

Ideal for

Groups who'd rather not shop on the way to Bamfield.

What's included
  • Sea kayaks and gear
  • Curated provision pack
  • Waterfront staging

Drop & Paddle

Sea kayaks plus licensed boat transport support for drop-off and pickup coordination.

Ideal for

Groups reducing exposed paddling distance.

What's included
  • Sea kayaks and gear
  • Licensed boat transport coordination
  • Waterfront staging

Full Launch Plan

Kayaks, parking, staging, Woods End stay, provisions, and licensed boat transport coordination.

Ideal for

Groups who want every shore-side detail handled.

What's included
  • Sea kayaks and gear
  • Parking and staging
  • Woods End stay (separate accommodations reservation)
  • Provision pack
  • Licensed boat transport coordination
The waterfront launch

Launch from Woods End Landing

550 Bamfield Road is our Adventure Center and business support address. Woods End Landing is the waterfront staging and launch location. Two roles, one coordinated launch.

Person standing in front of the carved wooden Woods End Landing sign with the dock and yellow building behind
Woods End Landing — the waterfront launch location.
  1. 01
    Arrive in Bamfield
  2. 02
    Check in / stage gear
  3. 03
    Load kayaks at the waterfront
  4. 04
    Launch from Woods End Landing
  5. 05
    Paddle toward the Broken Group Islands
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Plan before you paddle

Self-guided coastal paddling

Prepared groups make better trips

The Broken Group is a real coastal paddling environment. Weather, tides, cold water, navigation, and group decision-making matter. We help with the shore-side logistics so your group can focus on paddling prepared.

From the waterfront

Real Bamfield launch proof

Two paddlers in a blue double sea kayak alongside a wooden dock on calm water in Bamfield
Launching a double sea kayak from the Bamfield waterfront.
Two paddlers in a blue Boréal Design double sea kayak paddling on green water near a forested shoreline
Paddlers underway near Woods End Landing.
Row of blue sea kayaks staged on grass beside the Bamfield inlet
Sea kayaks staged near the water, ready for launch.
Sea kayaks lined up on the lawn beside the bright yellow Woods End Landing building
Fleet ready beside the Woods End Landing yellow building.
Person standing in front of the carved wooden Woods End Landing sign with the dock and yellow building behind
Woods End Landing — the waterfront launch location.
Group of paddlers chatting on the dock at Woods End Landing with the yellow building in the background
Pre-launch briefing on the dock.
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