– Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge Resort –
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge offers an extraordinary experience of Vancouver Island’s grand wilderness, revealing pristine nature, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters, and delivering exceptional dining to create an enriching connection with this remote outpost. Guests are presented with a personalized itinerary on arrival which may be tailored to preference.
Below is a sample eight days and seven nights itinerary:
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Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge sits in the UNESCO-designated Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve and offers a tailor-made itinerary of extraordinary nature-based adventures. Guests have direct access to 600-acres of gloriously wild nature reserve where opportunities for adventure, education, natural enrichment and personal connection abound.
Discover the pristine seascape surrounding Clayoquot Sound and the Bedwell River. On-water exploration includes a Zodiac boat excursion and canyoning down a glacier-fed waterfall channel. Guests can test their skills in rock climbing or set their sights in a game of archery. Guided hiking opportunities are plentiful and a wonderful way to take in the landscape and there’s horseback riding too.
Pre and Post Packages
Complete your trip to the Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge Resort with tour packages from our catalogue to enhance your Canada vacation experience. Below are some of our recommended itineraries:
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Arrive at Clayoquot in a horse-drawn wagon. Let the incredible location and beautiful landscape inspire your first impression of your new home in the wild, followed by a glass of Champagne and a tour of the facilities.
Dine tonight in The Cookhouse, styled as a gold rush era general store and drink in mesmerising views of Clayoquot Sound through floor to ceiling glass windows as our team of chefs dish up contemporary coastal cuisine.
After breakfast, hop in a Zodiac and embark on the Sights of the Sound marine adventure for unforgettable whale and bear watching. Catch a glimpse of orcas, otters and seals along the way.
After a day of adventures in the wilderness, unwind with a treatment at the Healing Grounds Spa. Take time out in the sauna or red cedar hot tubs on the over-water deck.
This evening enjoy twilight on the water from the comfort of the Ivanhoe lounge. Pick your poison post-dinner, and let our bartenders shake or stir up a tipple or two as you reminisce on the day’s adventures.
Guided rock climbing is offered for all ages and stages on a dedicated climbing wall with a view of Bedwell Sound. Involving problem solving and a test of fitness, rock-climbing is an ode a favourite Canadian past-time.
After lunch, get fitted out and match with a horse from the stables. Set out on one of the many horseback riding trails for an unforgettable experience of Clayoquot Sound in the spirit in which it was intended.
After a dinner of premium local produce, venture outdoors to enjoy fine company and s’mores around the fire, reflecting on the day under a glittering canopy of stars in the inky night sky.
Embark on a canyoning journey. A short e-bike ride followed by a paddle, guests can reach a glacier-fed waterfall channel that leads to enchanting hidden waterholes. Enjoy swimming, floating, and exploring the clear waters while keep an eye for salmon swimming beneath the surface.
Test your skills or have some fun with your loved ones at our archery facility, using traditional recurve bows for a challenging and rewarding experience.
Enjoy a sunset drink with a view and a quiet reflection on the day before dining on a decadent menu of local produce, from just-caught seafood to free range chicken, duck and beef. Save room for dessert!
Following early morning yoga or a trail run, try your skill at fly-fishing Clayoquot’s lakes. This meditative practice embraces the still spirit of the sound.
The Sip to Sky heli tour is an indulgent way to celebrate a once in a lifetime holiday, showcasing taking in the natural wonders of Clayoquot Sound while savoring signature drinks and canapes at an altitude set to the scene of breathtaking views.
Choose a private dining tent for this evening’s dinner, welcoming in the sounds of the night-time ocean and valley – with its resident wildlife. After dinner, try a dip in a hot tub, with a glittering tapestry of stars above.
Early risers can opt for a sunrise yoga, while those seeking a adrenalin-fix can race against the guides on a trail run. Be sure to save some energy for a guided ocean kayak, canoe, or paddle board before lunch.
Grab your e-bike, helmet, and be sure to take your sense of adventure while you explore the bike trails for a thrilling two-wheel experience through the refreshing green forest.
Tonight, opt for the decadent degustation dinner, a celebration of the fresh, sustainable produce of Clayoquot brought to the plate by the deft hands and imagination of the kitchen team. Enjoy matched wines from Canada and overseas.
This morning take a leisurely cruise around Clayoquot Sounds inlet and out onto the deep blue, exploring hidden bays and encountering marine wildlife along the way. Try your hand at fishing if you’re feeling lucky!
After a day of adventures in the wilderness, unwind with a treatment at the Healing Grounds Spa. Take time out in the sauna or red cedar hot tubs on the over-water deck.
Pull up a stool at the bar where everyone knows your name and explore a menu of premium wines, local beers and small-batch spirits crafted into cocktails. Enjoy dinner at the coalface with all the theatre of an open kitchen at the team create the evening’s delicious menu.
For your last morning at Clayoquot, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and drink in views of the sound. It’s a morning best relaxing and soaking in the beautiful surroundings, enjoying a coffee on the Ivanhoe rooftop, and reminiscing on memories made.
Savour a farewell lunch as you drink in the panoramic views. The horse drawn carriage awaits for transport to the dock and bid you farewell, until next time.
