Tented wilderness outpost
Arriving by seaplane or boat, guests transfer by horse-drawn wagon along cedar boardwalks winding through temperate coastal rainforest.
“Sprinkled around the old-growth forest and ocean shores, each of the 25 canvas tents has a private deck and heated bathroom floors.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Open-fire gourmet dining and secluded cedar hot tubs prepared after guided wilderness excursions.
Remarkable
Zodiac marine safaris and wild salmon snorkeling across six hundred acres of wilderness.
Remarkable
Hand-carved First Nations bentwood boxes and custom Vancouver Island raw wool textiles.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The 25 guest and family tents sit on wood platforms connected by a series of cedar plank walkways, and are furnished in a rustic yet contemporary style.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set within the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, six hundred acres of deep-water fjords and temperate rainforest harbor resident bears and whales.
The rooms
Prospector-style canvas tents feature cast-iron wood stoves, heated bathroom floors, and handcrafted bentwood boxes by local First Nations artisans.
The cedar hot tubs
Deep cedar soaking tubs sit along the waterfront deck, overlooking the calm waters and forested hills of the estuary.
The spa
A private massage tent sits on wooden pilings over the water, using wild Pacific seaweed and glacial clay.
Restaurant
The Cookhouse
Chefs prepare daily changing multi-course dinners of regional seafood and foraged botanicals beneath heavy timber beams.
While the camp has a rugged outpost atmosphere, with huge stone fireplaces and a long wooden cookhouse, it’s an outpost with every possible luxury…
Bar
The Ivanhoe Lounge
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks out over the estuary, where guests gather for evening cocktails and local craft beer.
How it began
Founded in 1998 as an overnight floating lodge, the retreat was created by Richard Genovese for regenerative wilderness exploration.
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Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.