Drawing inspiration from Vancouver Island’s wild beauty, the dining experience at Clayoquot showcases the Pacific Northwest's abundant produce and uses premium sustainable, locally grown and foraged ingredients to offer a real taste of the destination.
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Wellbeing is weaved into the very fabric of the everyday here at Clayoquot. The wellness grounds provide a place to be present, with waterfront massage tent and spa treatment rooms, sauna and yoga studio as well as cedar hot and cold tubs for relaxing and immersing in the wild surrounds.
Awaken your senses
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge has been awarded Three MICHELIN Keys, one of just two lodges in Canada to hold the honour. It’s the highest recognition in the MICHELIN Guide’s newly expanded hotel selection, an international benchmark for unique hospitality, distinctive character, warm welcome and exceptional service. View our listing
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge offers a luxurious, adventure-filled escape accessible only by seaplane. Guests can enjoy activities like canyoning, heli-hiking, and wildlife cruises, all complemented by gourmet dining and personalized service. Marika Flatt of Texas Lifestyle Magazine describes it as 'a luxury summer camp for grown-ups.'
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Otterly fabulous! The New York Times includes Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge as one of six dream honeymoon destinations from around the world chosen specially for soon-to-weds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce who are major fans of the cute sea otters who call Vancouver Island home.
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Writing for The Globe and Mail, Catherine Dawson March visits Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, where guests unplug to share wildlife sightings - sea wolves, black bears, sea otters - and bond over adventure, all while enjoying fine linens, gourmet cuisine, and a touch of luxury backcountry comfort.
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NUVO Magazine's Lucas Aykroyd explores Vancouver Island's Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, where luxury meets the wild. Executive Chef Benjamin Godin crafts gourmet meals from foraged and local Pacific Northwest ingredients like spruce broth and sablefish elevated by premium wines and cocktails.
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Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge has been named in the just-revealed Robb Report 50 Best Luxury Hotels 2025. 'Expect days filled with whale-watching, bear-spotting, biking, and rainforest trekking,' the listing reads. And so much more, we say!
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Veranda's Ellen McGauley describes her journey to the remote reaches of Vancouver Island where her senses are sharpened for exploring the beauty all around at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge 'like clearing a haze off a camera lens', she writes.
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Arguably Baillie Lodges’ most remote luxury outpost, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge features in Fodor's Finest list for 2025. One hundred of the world’s top hotels make up the list, including sister properties Southern Ocean Lodge and Longitude 131°. What perfect timing to start planning the dream travel to-do list!
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In this episode of AFAR’s podcast, senior deputy editor Jennifer Flowers recounts a weekend spent at the lodge where she fits right in with the harmonious ecosystem, taking a cold plunge, joining a heli trip to a mountain peak and traipsing through the forest. Jenn describes the ‘collective awe’ she felt on departure - and you can feel it too.
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The Times Features Editor Bridget Harrison took her family on an unforgettable digital detox with a difference – the stay of a lifetime at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge. Swapping phones and devices for hiking, horseback riding and spotting bears in the wild.
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Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge has been awarded an outstanding Three MICHELIN Keys, one of just two lodges in Canada and joining only 20 others in the North America region to receive the Three Keys honour in 2024. A huge congratulations to the team at Clayoquot who make the magic happen every day in Vancouver Island’s magnificent wilderness.
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Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is going even greener with the reveal of a new solar energy and battery microgrid system, the largest solar project on Vancouver Island. The state-of-the-art system comprises some 1512 solar panels and is enough to keep the luxury outpost running to a large extent off-grid.
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Australia’s Lisa Perkovic travels to Vancouver Island to experience its wild west at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge for Signature Luxury magazine. There, she encounters colonies of seals, a grey whale, bald eagles circling sky high, sea otters bobbing with their babies tight on their chests and an abundance of back bears!
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Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge features in the Robb Report 50 Best Hotels List 2024. “This high-end camp in the remote forest of Vancouver Island sets a benchmark in barefoot luxury… the perfect perch for adventuring round the untouched landscape.”
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Tall-tree tourism: it’s a thing! People travel to see the world’s tall trees, to breathe in their oxygen and bask in their peacefulness. Ute Junker quotes our General Manager Sarah Cruse in her story: “You watch your guests come in drained and see them filling up on green.”
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New to the menu of signature experiences, the Glacial Immersion offers an opportunity to connect with nature in a way that invigorates both your body and mind. Beyond the initial shock of the cold, this practice offers a myriad of positive health benefits, encompassing mental clarity, physical resilience, and spiritual well-being.
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Renowned for its focus on sustainable and nature-centric travel, Afar Magazine highlights the finest glamping destinations. Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge claims the coveted top spot, while our sister property, Longitude 131˚, proudly secures a well-deserved position on this extraordinary must-visit list.
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Robb Report has released its list of the Top 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on the Earth 2023 and we’re excited to be on it! Joining us too in this esteemed list are our Baillie Lodges sisters Capella and Longitude 131˚ and our friends at Tierra Patagonia. Congratulations all!
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Hotelier magazine takes five with our own favourite hotelier Clayoquot GM Sarah Cruse. Discover Sarah’s love for hospitality and her home: 'It’s a very special property set among Mother Nature’s magnificent, unspoiled wilderness. Coming to Clayoquot for me, our team and our guests is a transformative, life-changing experience.'
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Luxury Travel Magazine spoke with lodge General Manager, Sarah Cruse, to gain some insights into the 2023 season. From a refurb in the Ivanhoe Bar to a cool new signature experience, discover what's new at the renowned wilderness outpost here.
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With its breathtaking scenery, incredible wildlife, and abundant recreational opportunities, it’s no wonder that Vancouver Island is one of the top tourist destinations in British Columbia. Whether you’re a hiker, a beachcomber, or a wildlife enthusiast, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge has something for everyone to enjoy.
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'I gaze in mute awe at the vistas beneath me. I know that I will be coming back,' writes Ute Junker for Traveller, recalling her sunset scenic helicopter tour selected from the lodge's new heli menu. Read on for more details of Ute's time on the Emerald Edge of North America, and how the lodge has grown since joining the Baillie Lodges collection.
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George Epaminondas, editor of the glossy magazine Travel+Luxury set out to the wilds of Vancouver Island to spend a few days off-grid horse-riding, hiking and wining and dining at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge. George’s wonderful review is in itself a virtual escape from the busyness of the everyday. Take five to escape and enjoy this terrific read.
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We’re honoured and delighted to have been named in Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List for 2023 - with a Clayoquot image selected as the headline to boot! Always handy for planning the next great adventures, see the full Gold List here.
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As spring brings new life to Vancouver Island and the many shades of green go on show throughout the Bedwell Valley, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is setting the wheels in motion to go even greener.
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While wet weather often dampens travel plans for destinations, for others it brings lush greens, fresh air and flourishing wildlife. USA Today digs deep to find the top five weather-proof hideaways.
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'Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is the O.G. (Original Glampster) of luxe retreats' writes Neal McLennan for Western Living Magazine; it sets the scene for a great fun, rollicking read. Take a break and a virtual dip in to the world of adventures and luxury combined on Vancouver Island.
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'For a dose of high adventure, nothing compares to these two luxury lodges in Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia' writes John Vaillant for Travel + Leisure. Continue reading to find out which destinations are setting the standard.
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With gorgeous wilds criss-crossed by routes and itineraries to combine for the ultimate holiday any time of the year, Travel Insider magazine has done a roundup of the nation’s most epic experiences – including our own Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.
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DatingAdvice.com explores the ultimate in romantic retreats – a stay for two at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge. Fine local dining, ancient forest hikes, oceanside spa treatments, sunset cocktails and helicopter adventures: it’s the best dating advice yet.
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'It seems a natural fit', writes Forbes' Laurie Werner of Clayoquot joining the Baillie Lodges fold. Read on for her take on the luxury BC outpost as it reopens for the season with a new, Baillie Lodges-led look.
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Guest experience is paramount, and your feedback is important to us. Read what past guests have to say about their experience and why Debra was happy to award all five stars.
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The team of 'bear aware' dogs at the lodge are an integral part of the Bedwell community, each with their own special personality. Read more about the friendly canines you can expect to meet during your stay.
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I loved how a convivial summer camp vibe settled over the whole place. And, just like after summer camp, you can expect to leave a changed person.Jacqui Gifford Travel + Leisure
“I think this is what heaven looks like,” my husband said. “I want to stay here for ever,” my 16-year-old said. If only we could have.Bridget Harrison The Times
Even a die-hard urbanite like me could not help but be moved by this Henry David Thoreau fantasy.George Epaminondas Travel + Luxury
This was a life that could spoil you for proper camping forever and make it hard to return to whatever world you have escaped.Stanley Stewart Financial Times
Slipping into a world governed by red cedars and slow rivers and, yes, bears, sharpens everything. It's like cleaning a haze off of a camera lens. The same senses that imagined drama in this forest were retuned by it. By the time I left the island, the only fear I had was losing the reset.Ellen McGauley Veranda
