About Us

Vancouver Island’s celebrated luxury outpost Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge skirts the banks of its namesake ocean inlet, Clayoquot Sound, and offers an escape to the still, tranquil beauty of Canada’s remote wilderness. Set among magnificent conifer forests, the lodge offers guests an unforgettable experience of the landscape and its wildlife. Twenty-five canvas tents designed with contemporary interiors complement period and local artisan-designed pieces to offer a decadent retreat.

Guests have direct access to 600-acres of gloriously wild nature reserve where opportunities for adventure, education, natural enrichment and personal connection abound. Experiences span equestrian, marine-based, land-based, helicopter and fishing adventures.

Drawing inspiration from Vancouver Island’s wild beauty, Executive Chef Asher Blackford translates the landscape to the plate through the sights, scents and tastes of the region and uses premium sustainable, locally grown and foraged ingredients to deliver a 5-star taste of the destination.

Adventure-filled days are bolstered by the freedom to unwind at the spa, where physical and spiritual sanctuary are found in restorative treatments for body and soul. Featuring a waterfront massage tent, saunas and cedar hot tubs for relaxing and drinking in the view.

Clayoquot Wild Whale Watch & Wildlife Tour (2.5 hour)
Discover the wild of Clayoquot Sound with our local experts. Encounters may include gray whales, humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, eagles, sea otters, harbour porpoise, puffins and many varieties of marine birds and much more!

Every trip is a unique experience, shaped by the animals that present themselves to you and your interests. “Getting away from it all ? with Clayoquot Wild, you can choose to quietly soak in the incredible beauty of Clayoquot or engage our guides for First Nations and Ecological Interpretation.

Hot Springs & Wildlife Tour (6 – 6.5 hour)
The most romantic and full experience you can have exploring the habitats of Clayoquot Sound in one day! Start with a 1.5 hour ocean and wildlife quest with our expert local guides. Then find yourself in an ancient old-growth cedar forest for a wondrous half-hour stroll to the healing waters of the natural hot springs. You can spend 2 to 2.5 hours in these sacred pools cooled by the Pacific.

Clayoquot Wild Journey into History (1 hour)
Join elder Moses Martin, 7th generation descendent of War Chief Nookmiis*. Learn about growing up in a time of change: from dug out canoes to fully computerized motor boats.

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