Drawing inspiration from Vancouver Island’s wild beauty, the dining experience translates the landscape to the plate through the sights, scents and tastes of the region and uses premium sustainable, locally grown and foraged ingredients to offer a real taste of the destination.
Whet your appetite
The Healing Grounds Spa promises guests a physical and spiritual sanctuary and restorative treatments for body and soul. Featuring a waterfront massage tent, saunas and cedar hot tubs for relaxing and drinking in the view, the spa is set among gently whispering old growth forests.
Awaken your senses
Forget Disneyland, it's quite possible this is the most magical place on earth.Haley Tripadvisor
With an eye for design, culinary daring and a clear adventurous streak, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge shows just how wild luxury can get…Lodestars Anthology Canada
I decided that the true luxury of this high-end summer camp is not its control over nature, but the lengths to which it goes to poetically frame it.Zander Abranowicz Travel + Leisure
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
George Epaminondas, editor of the glossy magazine Travel and 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 here, 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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Both originally from Toronto, only fate can explain the paths of Mark Ota and Olivia Bolano crossing in the remote Canadian wilderness on the other side of the country in the kitchen of Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.
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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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Travel + Leisure writer Stacey Leasca takes readers on a safari of a different kind from the comforts of Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge. Seen on the ‘Sights of the Sound’ adventure is Canada’s own ‘Big 5’: whales, bears, bald eagles, sea lions, and sea otters.
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As anticipation towards international travel increases, Jessica Cherner from AD showcases exactly why Americans are so excited to once again visit the great white north.
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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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The population of Vancouver Islands' resident Orca pod has risen from 72 to 73, a much needed win for the critically endangered species.
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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 dogs at the lodge are an integral part of the Bedwell community. Read more about the friendly canines you can expect to meet during your stay.
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We regret to announce that Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island is currently closed. The NSW Department of Health has enacted restrictions on travel to Lord Howe Island in order to stem the spread of Coronavirus, or COVID-19. At this stage, Capella Lodge will reopen on
1 October 2020.
Existing bookings may be amended for a stay up until 30 September 2021 with all existing rates honoured. For new bookings made for travel up to 31 March 2021, we have reduced our prepayment requirement to one month prior to travel. Furthermore, bookings may be cancelled outside of one month of arrival without penalty; note, a 100% cancellation fee applies after this point.
For bookings during our Festive Season dates (18 December 2020 to 24 January 2021) a deposit is required within 14 days of reservation and a peak season surcharge applies.
The Baillie Lodges reservations team is on hand to assist. Telephone +61 2 9918 4355, email reserve@baillielodges.com.au or complete the enquiry form. Alternatively, book online now.
These are simply extraordinary times and we thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you soon!
