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BEYOND THE EDGE OF ORDINARY

Where the wild Pacific coast meets the ancient rainforests of British Columbia.

Set deep in the wilderness of Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge offers a remote escape on Canada’s rugged west coast, near Tofino. Here, old-growth rainforest stretches from the mountains to the water’s edge, with winding rivers, rocky shores, and 600 acres of wilderness to explore alongside expert local guides.

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Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Eco-Luxury Retreats

Three MICHELIN Keys – September 2026

Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 – No. 10 Best Resort in Canada

Canada’s Leading Wilderness Resort 2025

Above Par Star Awards

Fodor’s Finest 2026: The 21 Best Hotels in the USA & Canada

Hotel O-Wards

Travel Awards – Best Off-The-Grid Luxury

Best Eco-Friendly Wellness Resorts

The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth 2026

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge Recognized in La Liste’s World’s Best Hotels

Aerial view of several pristine blue lakes nestled among forested mountains and rocky terrain, reflecting a cloudy sky.
Guests gathered around an outdoor fire pit at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

A Night in the Rainforest

Luxurious canvas tent accommodation featuring a bed, sofa, wood-burning stove, and deck access with outdoor seating.

Twenty-five canvas tents sit between the old-growth forest and the water, where mornings begin with birdsong and the sounds of the rainforest just beyond the canvas. Step onto your private deck with coffee in hand, then return at night to your own quiet place beneath the trees.

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Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge cookhouse and Ivanhoe Waterfront Lounge with outdoor seating and a lush lawn, set against a misty, forested mountainside at dusk.

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Bedwell Safari

A luxury canvas tent surrounded by lush forest greenery at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.

Enjoy savings on a seven-night Clayoquot escape, with added benefits included throughout your visit.

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Vancouver Island is the largest island on the west coast of North America, spanning more than 31,000 square kilometers.

Strathcona Provincial Park became British Columbia’s first provincial park in 1911.

Some western red cedars on Vancouver Island are estimated to be up to 2,000 years old.

Della Falls plunges 440 meters through Vancouver Island’s mountains, more than eight times the height of Niagara Falls.

Seared scallops and crispy cauliflower presented with a dollop of cream and edible flowers on a white plate.

DINING

Bring a Wild Appetite

A couple dines indoors while looking out at a misty forest and mountainous landscape through a large window.

The same landscape that draws you outside finds its way back to the table. Forests, waters, and farms across Vancouver Island provide sustainably produced and respectfully harvested ingredients, interpreted through the multicultural influences and contemporary culinary spirit of British Columbia.

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A woman practices yoga on a wooden deck overlooking a foggy, forested lake.

WELLNESS

Immersed in Nature

Wellbeing is intrinsically woven into every aspect, with nature providing both the setting and the remedy. Take a transformative plunge into glacier-fed waters, move through a morning stretch practice, or retreat to the secluded Healing Grounds Spa for holistic treatments that restore body and spirit.

FIND YOUR RITUAL

FEATURED EXPERIENCES

Discover special encounters that bring new perspective to what’s happening here.

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge offers a collection of signature experiences, marked Included, that are part of every stay. For those looking to discover more, Add-On experiences offer additional opportunities to explore at an extra cost, while Rare & Remarkable experiences take adventure a step further.

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Sea caves carved into rugged rock along the ocean coast at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, Vancouver Island.
Add-On Rare & Remarkable

Sea Caves

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Fly south to hidden sea caves, exploring tidal pools, sheer rock walls and pebbled beaches with seals nearby.

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Sights of the Sound
Included

Sights of the Sound

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Cruise Clayoquot Sound in search of black bears, whales, porpoises and bald eagles along 40 nautical miles of wild coastline.

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Canyoning
Included

Canyoning

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Ride into the valley by e-bike, then swim, float and scramble through the glacial-fed Bedwell River canyon.

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A helicopter parked near a river where a person is heli-fly fishing at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.
Add-On Rare & Remarkable

Heli Fly Fishing

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Fly to remote alpine waters with an expert guide for a day pursuing trout in protected rivers and lakes.

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A hiker walks along the Penny Falls Trail through a lush green forest at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.
Included

Penny Falls Trail Hike

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Climb through steep, rocky forest to Penny Falls, using fixed ropes before cooling off in a clear waterfall pool.

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People relax by a tranquil lake surrounded by lush green forests at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.
Add-On Rare & Remarkable

Lake Day

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Fly to a private alpine lake for a day of swimming, hiking, play and picnicking entirely on your group’s terms.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Sarah Cruse General Manager | Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Known affectionately as Camp Mom, Sarah leads with equal parts heart and adventure, creating a wilderness community where guests can slow down, reconnect, and let nature take the lead.

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Emilie Underhill, Equine Experiences Manager at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
Derek Kyostia, Marine Manager at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
John Gammage, Helicopter Pilot at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

An Itinerary to Inspire

  • Waterfront Deluxe luxury tent situated along the scenic waterfront at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island.

    Where the Road Ends

    Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
    Duration 4 nights
  • Scenic view of Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge surrounded by lush forest and natural landscape on Vancouver Island.

    Let the Journey Begin

    Arriving is part of the adventure. Fly over Vancouver Island by seaplane, touch down on the water, then make the final approach to camp by horse-drawn wagon. Settle into your tent before drinks and dinner by the sound.

    ARRIVE SOMEWHERE ELSE
    ARRIVE SOMEWHERE ELSE

  • Follow the Sound

    On your first full day, head onto Clayoquot Sound by boat, watching the shoreline for black bears and the water for whales, sea lions, and otters. Eagles circle overhead as your guide leads you through the inlets and islands surrounding the lodge.

    TAKE TO THE WATER
    TAKE TO THE WATER
  • An outdoor cedar-clad shower surrounded by lush rainforest trees at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.

    Let the Forest Do the Work

    After a morning outside, give the afternoon back to yourself. Take a glacier-fed plunge, warm up in your outdoor cedar shower or sauna, then retreat to Healing Grounds Spa for a treatment surrounded by old-growth forest.

    FIND YOUR RITUAL
    FIND YOUR RITUAL
  • Guests participating in a canyoning experience along a river at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.

    Take the River Down

    By your second full day, you know the landscape. Now get into it. Follow your guides into the canyon, traveling by e-bike before paddling, swimming, and scrambling through the glacier-fed Bedwell River.

    FOLLOW THE RIVER
    FOLLOW THE RIVER
  • By the numbers
    Year Clayoquot Sound became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 2000
    Percentage of the reserve’s terrestrial landscape covered by temperate rainforest 85
    Vertebrate species found throughout the biosphere reserve 300
    Kilometers into Bedwell Sound where the lodge sits 11
  • Warmly lit bar lounge area at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge with comfortable seating for an evening relaxing indoors.

    Stay In for the Evening

    After a day outside, settle into The Ivanhoe for a cocktail as the light fades over Clayoquot Sound. Then head to The Cookhouse, where Vancouver Island seafood and seasonal British Columbia produce shape the menu.

    PULL UP A CHAIR
    PULL UP A CHAIR
  • A horseback rider guided through the scenic wilderness valley near Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island.

    See the Valley on Horseback

    On your third full day, saddle up and follow the valley through old-growth forest, fern gardens, and open meadows, crossing the glacial river along the way.

    RIDE INTO THE VALLEY
    RIDE INTO THE VALLEY

  • Stay Until You Have To Go

    Keep your final morning simple. Take coffee onto the veranda, listen to the forest wake around you, and wander down to the water before breakfast. For now, there’s nowhere else to be.

    STAY A LITTLE LONGER
    STAY A LITTLE LONGER
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Overheard

“The staff were honestly all amazing. We also loved all of our experiences. Kat who led our Ursus Valley Hike was great. Our guide for our heli lake day and Penny Falls was a wealth of knowledge.”

Lora Guest of Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, 2026

Aerial view of a dark blue lake surrounded by dense evergreen forest and rugged, rocky mountains under a pale sky.

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Vancouver Island’s remote luxury outpost in the pristine UNESCO Biosphere of Clayoquot Sound where abundant wildlife roams.

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