Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

Surrounded by glacial mountains and lush rain forest, Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in the fragile Clayoquot Sound Biosphere reserve, right at the mouth of the Bedwell River where it spills into a nine-mile long fjord. Guests access the Resort via a 60-minute scenic seaplane transfer from Vancouver, or a short 40 minute boat ride from the village of Tofino, British Columbia (transfers are included in all Resort packages).

Founded In 1997 by Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Ltd. Operating Season: May through September. The 2011 season opens May 19. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort was voted best Lodge USA/Canada in 2010 by Conde Nast Johansens, as well as one of the Top Ten Exclusive Resorts in the World by both The Travel Channel and Forbes.com. Also, one of the National Geographic Stay List properties in 2010.

All activities are privately guided with instruction and included in all Resort packages. Activities include hiking, horseback riding, ocean and fresh water fishing, whale and bear watching, a Wild Side First Nations Interpretive Trail, a natural rock climbing wall, an archery range, a ten-stand sport clay course, river and sea kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, 15m climb onto a treetop observation platform giving a birds eye view of one of the oldest and rarest temperate rainforests in the world, a 285 m long flight line that allows guests to literally fly over the rainforest and ocean waters, a specially designed paintball course and more. Remote beach surfing and wilderness gourmet cooking lessons paired with cocktail making and wine tasting are also available activities.

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is an ultra-luxurious eco-resort reminiscent of late 19th Century Great Safari Camps, and offers an enclave with an open-kitchen-concept dining cookhouse, two dining tents, three spa tents, work out facilities and Yoga Studio, a games tent, two library tents with complimentary internet café, three hot tubs and two saunas – all linked by cedar boardwalks under the rainforest canopy.

• 12 Luxury Ensuite tents with King Bed, plus one Queen Day Bed, down duvets, thermostat controlled propane woodstoves, antique dressers and tea tables, opulent rugs, oil lamps. Full Ensuite bathroom with flush toilet, double sinks/vanity, heated floors and indoor/outdoor shower with double showerheads.
• 8 Deluxe Tents with Queen Bed or Twin Beds, some family tents with Queen Day Bed. Down Duvets, thermostat controlled propane woodstoves, antique dressers and tea tables, opulent rugs, oil lamps. Composting toilet outside each tent (private) and private shower in nearby showerhouse.

All guest tents are prepared with a welcome basket, earthenware cooler and spring water, luxury skin/body care products, thick terry bathrobes, exercise sandals/slippers, hair dryer, luggage rack and hangars, nail brush, loofah, insect repellent, air horn (for emergencies), butane lighter (for candles and lamps), flashlight, books and magazines, wildlife directory, stationery and postcards.

Best suited for weddings from 2 – 50 people, with all inclusive or a la carte services including planning, marriage commissioner, photographer, flowers, music, entertainment, full service food and beverage, accommodation, wilderness adventures, air transportation, ground and water transfers. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is also the perfect honeymoon destination, with an intimate dining experience, his and her massage services and old-growth forest hiking trails.

ECO ADVENTURE Wedding PACKAGES INCLUDE:

• Vancouver-Resort return airfare, horse drawn wagon shuttle, deluxe Outpost accommodation, all gourmet meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages, guided activities as well as relaxation massage, based on the length of stay.  Our chef will work with you to plan a special and included meal for following the ceremony.
• Guided activities include horseback riding adventures, ocean or fresh water fishing, whale & bear watching, Wild Side First Nations Interpretive trail trek, river and sea-kayaking, archery, hiking, skeet shooting, target shooting, rock climbing, mountain biking, surfing, ziplining, paintball, scuba diving & tree platform climbing. 
• The Healing Grounds at Bedwell Outpost offers a choice of customized massage. À la carte services including facials, body wraps and foot treatments are also available. A Yoga/Fitness Studio provides daily Yoga classes along with exercise equipment.
• Venue for the wedding including local flora and fauna décor and candles.  Additional flowers and décor are additional charge. Not included are the services of a marriage commissioner, flowers, photographer or any live entertainment.  We can assist you with the planning of all of the above.