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Steaming hot tub on a wooden deck with a lake and misty mountains in the background.

Wellness by Nature

IN THE ELEMENTS

At Clayoquot, wellness spills into the wilderness, from sunrise plunges in the Bedwell River and movement on the waterfront deck to treatments inspired by the rainforest and sea.

Healing Grounds Spa is reserved for guests, with treatments available by advance booking or once you are at the lodge. The lodge team can also help arrange guided wellness experiences.

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British Columbia-made Seaflora skincare uses Canadian glacial clay and locally sourced Pacific seaweed as hero ingredients.

On mornings alternating with the sunrise stretch, guests can wade into the glacier-fed Bedwell River for a guided cold-water plunge surrounded by old-growth rainforest.

Three treatment rooms, a waterfront massage tent, a sauna, and cedar hot tubs turn the forested shoreline into an open-air spa retreat.

Wild Pacific seaweed is hand-harvested for treatments, appearing as everything from mineral-rich kelp lotion to whole seaweed fronds.

Interior of a white massage tent overlooking a body of water, featuring a massage table, wooden chair with a blanket, and a potted fern.

PART OF THE DAY

Wellness Woven In

Three people practice yoga in warrior pose on mats on a wooden deck overlooking a misty forest and water.

Start with a sunrise stretch, take to the trails or water, then sink into a cedar hot tub as evening settles over the Bedwell. Here, wellness follows the rhythm of the day.

HOT AND COLD

The Power of Contrast

Wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and hot tub overlooking a misty forest and water.

Cold from the glacier-fed Bedwell gives way to the dry heat of the sauna and steaming cedar tubs just steps from the water.

FROM THE PACIFIC

Drawn From the Sea

Outdoor shower with a showerhead spraying water and three bottles of toiletries on a wooden shelf, surrounded by trees.

Pacific seaweed appears in unexpected forms, from kelp-rich skincare and marine clay masks to whole fronds wrapped around the feet and calves.

WHERE WATERS MEET

At the Water’s Edge

Wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and hot tub overlooking a misty forest and water.

Here, rainforest meets the currents of river and ocean, with a waterfront massage tent and cedar hot tubs putting treatments right at the edge of it all.

Spaces for Restoration

  • Healing Grounds Spa
    An open-air, wooden shower enclosure with two active showerheads amidst lush green foliage and sunlight filtering through trees.
    Three private treatment spaces sit where rainforest meets water, drawing on the ingredients and rhythms of the Pacific.
  • Waterfront Massage Tent
    A person receives a massage on a table inside an open canvas tent, with large wooden poles forming the structure.
    Hear the river moving just outside the canvas as your treatment unfolds only steps from the water’s edge.
  • Cedar Tubs and Sauna
    Steam curls into the cool air as you settle into deep warmth or step inside for the enveloping heat of a traditional dry session.
  • Stretch and Meditation
    Move through a morning stretch as mist hangs in the trees or slow things down with a quiet guided practice.
  • Glacial Plunge
    Wade straight into the glacier-fed Bedwell where cold water and a guided mindfulness practice make for a bracing start to the day.
  • Gym
    Wooden boardwalk winding through a lush, sun-dappled forest with tall trees.
    Head to The Outpost for an independent workout with cardio equipment, free weights, cable machines, and room to stretch.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Our specialists can help with the details before your stay.

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Yes. Sunrise Stretch and guided Glacial Plunge sessions are complimentary. Treatments at Healing Grounds Spa are available at an additional cost.

There is no swimming pool, but guests have access to the spas and saunas. Saunas operate from 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., while the spas are available 24 hours a day.

Advance bookings are recommended, as treatments are subject to availability.

Yes. Guests can enjoy these facilities independently without booking a spa treatment.

Comfortable clothing, swimwear, and layers suited to changing weather are recommended. The lodge team can advise on anything additional needed for outdoor sessions.

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