What it is

Reachable solely by boat or seaplane, this pristine seasonal retreat has 25 glamping tents, fiercely local fare, and an intimate spa—all within a 600 acre biosphere reserve.

What it isn't

Blah. Activities on offer here range from archery and rock climbing to fly fishing via helicopter.

What we think

You might not expect no-holds-barred luxury within the earthy confines of UNESCO-designated Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, but you’d be wrong. This is as luxe and blissfully private as clamping getaways get. We love the 517-square-foot Waterfront Deluxe canvas tents, which overlook the Bedwell River estuary and are fitted with cast iron stoves, an adjacent private bathroom with heated floors, and adirondack chairs on the veranda tailor-made for taking in the alpine view. If you’re traveling with friends or the fam, consider the 1,238 square foot Hillside Family option, which contains two tents within its magical rainforest setting plus outdoor showers with cedar privacy screens and a deep soaking tub in the primary suite. While you’re here, a locally-inspired spa treatment is practically required; we like the Ocean Song facial with its seaweed eye compress and the Emerald Edge body exfoliation and massage with Canadian Wilderness oil. The one thing you likely won’t have during your stay here is cell service, making this a truly unplugged getaway that’s just what the doctor ordered.

You're here because

You love the pampering feeling of a topshelf all-inclusive, and that’s exactly what you’ll get here. Rates include your accommodations, meals, selected spirits and wines, spa facilities and even signature guided experiences and one 60 minute massage per stay.

The Moment

You’re not sure what you’ll remember most about your dining experiences at Clayoquot…the ceviche made from just-caught fish? The organic Blue Goose beef burger? Or the fact that you never once had to reach for your wallet after a meal? This is living. v

Restaurants & Bars

Soul Food - In the Cookhouse kitchen, well is defined by local, sustainable, seasonal, clean and beautiful – prepared with love and passion by an extraordinary team of Relais & Chateaux class artisan chefs. Cuisine is fine, luxurious, storied and comforting – rooted in sustainable, locally grown, foraged and harvested ingredients sourced almost entirely from Clayoquot Sound and Vancouver Island, and delivered daily to the resort by boat.

Ivanhoe Lounge - This adult-oriented space rests at the very edge of the estuary, at the point where the Bedwell River spills into the salty Pacific at Bedwell Sound.

Location

Slung along the Bedwell River, a 45 minute seaplane trip from Vancouver Airport’s South River Terminal. Or hop aboard the 12-seat Norwester boat for a 35-minute ride from Tofino.