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Around the Table

THE DINING EXPERIENCE

At Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, the wild west coast comes to the table through foraged finds, just-caught seafood, garden-grown produce, and menus that change with what Vancouver Island provides.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included with every stay, along with a selection of premium wines, beers, spirits, and nonalcoholic beverages. Menus change daily according to the season and availability.

Much of Clayoquot’s fresh produce arrives by boat, while greens, vegetables, and herbs are picked from the lodge’s own kitchen garden and greenhouse.

Spot prawns, albacore tuna, sablefish, scallops, and crab are among the Pacific catches that make their way onto the table.

Clayoquot has helped restore wild salmon habitat since 2001, creating new spawning grounds on the property and supporting local stocks.

Even the cocktails stay close to home, with British Columbia spirits and locally produced honey finding their way into the glass.

Table setting with place settings for fine dining inside a lodge, overlooking a misty, forested mountainside and a lake.

FUEL FOR THE DAY

Breakfast

Grab something light before setting out, take your time over a hearty breakfast before a big day exploring, or linger over the Bedwell River, with fresh local ingredients and the forest just beyond the table.

A BISTRO IN THE WILD

Lunch

A fresh salad topped with feta cheese and pine nuts, served with a glass of white wine beside a rocky shoreline.

Settle in between adventures for fresh local fare shaped by the season, served against the forested backdrop of Clayoquot Sound.

THE WEST COAST WAY

Dinner

Table setting with a starter, wine glasses, and bottles, overlooking a helicopter and lush greenery.

A daily-changing menu draws from the coast, forests, and farms of British Columbia, bringing the flavors of the surrounding landscape together each night.

A LOOK AT THE MENU

See what’s being served at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, where each day brings something different from Vancouver Island’s waters, forests, farms, and gardens.

A stylish lounge and bar area with comfortable seating at the Ivanhoe Lounge in Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.

A FRONT ROW SEAT

The Ivanhoe

A stylish lounge and bar area with comfortable seating at the Ivanhoe Lounge in Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.

Settle in with a drink as 11-foot windows frame Bedwell Sound, or head upstairs for open-air views over the emerald Bedwell River.

BEHIND THE BAR

The Drinks List

The Ivanhoe lounge bar interior at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water and surrounding wilderness.

Pacific Northwest wines meet local spirits and craft beer, while housemade syrups, bitters, and tonics bring a Clayoquot touch to each cocktail.

Bartender garnishes a cocktail with an orange peel, with bar shelves of liquor and bar tools in the background.

AS THE LIGHT FADES

The Rooftop Lounge

Watch the colors shift across Bedwell Sound over cocktails made with British Columbia spirits, local honey, and other West Coast flavors.

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
Sample itinerary

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
John Gammage, Helicopter Pilot at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions

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Room service is not available because of the lodge’s integration with the surrounding ecosystem and the need to avoid attracting wildlife. Snacks and baked goods are available in the Cookhouse throughout the day.

Yes. Please share any dietary requirements at the time of reservation so the kitchen can accommodate them where possible. Because the lodge is remote, advance notice is essential. Meals requiring strict religious observance in preparation cannot be accommodated.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included, along with a premium selection of wines, beers, spirits, and nonalcoholic beverages.

Yes. A premium selection of wines, beers, and spirits is included with your stay. Some vintage wines are available at an additional cost.

There is no formal dining dress code. Guests are welcome to dress as casually or formally as they like.

Yes. Snacks and baked goods are available in the Cookhouse throughout the day.

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