Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge | Canada Luxury Lodges

Day 1 Vancouver to Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge | FloatplaneEnjoy scenic views of the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver Island on the 45-minute floatplane ride from YVR South River Terminal. Deplane and climb into a horse-drawn wagon for a ride along the estuary to the Outpost. Upon arrival, enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres awaiting at the Cookhouse. After a brief orientation, you’ll be given a private tour of the resort and escorted to your guest tent. Enjoy time to unpack, relax, go for a stroll, meet with our activities coordinators or take in a pre-dinner spa treatment if time allows.

Days 2 Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge | ActivitiesMaybe start your day with a gentle sunrise meditation or yoga class, offered daily in studio or outdoors on the scenic waterfront deck. After breakfast, your all-day adventure awaits. Get geared up, then aboard the Zodiac. From there, you’ll head out into the Sound to spot black bears, whales, visit the ancestral village of Ahousaht on Flores Island, and the spectacular beaches in Clayoquot Sound. Enjoy a gentle hike along the Wild Side First Nations Interpretive Trail. A gourmet, packed lunch is provided and enjoyed on the beach of Flores Island. Upon your return, spend your late afternoon relaxing at the lodge or enjoy a spa treatment. Dinner will be served shortly after.

Day 3 Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge | ActivitiesThis mornings activity, guests can explore Bedwell Sound and the ever-changing estuary via stand-up paddle board, kayak or canoe. Keep an eye out for bears, eagles, herons, king fishers, otters and martens. Lunch is served at the Cookhouse Restaurant. During the afternoon guests can enjoy a hike to the magnificent Penny Falls in the Cotter Mountain Range. The resort’s most popular hike offers a challenging climb and refreshing dip at the top for those willing to take the plunge. Guests will return from their afternoon activity with some time for themselves before dinner is served.

Day 4 Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge to Vancouver | Activities + FloatplaneBefore departing, join one last morning optional meditation or yoga class or a trail run along the Bedwell River. After breakfast is served, you will have one last activity. Take part in horseback riding or a paintball challenge. One last lunch will be served at the lodge before guests’ luggage is picked up and guests are transferred to the floatplane dock for the flight back to Vancouver.