Lodgewise · 2026
The Nine
Every experience on this list was verified, photographed and filmed in person. Scroll slowly — and tap the heart to build a shortlist you can act on.
Great Bear Rainforest · Bear Viewing Lodges
Knight Inlet Lodge
Indigenous-owned floating lodge at Glendale Cove; boat-based bear viewing in spring, viewing stands from late August.
BC Interior · Backcountry Lodges
Purcell Mountain Lodge
Heli-access backcountry lodge fifteen minutes from Golden, with guided and self-guided ski touring and hiking.
BC Interior · Backcountry Lodges
Mistaya Lodge
Heli-access lodge in the Wildcat Creek basin near Golden — ski touring in winter, alpine hiking in summer.
North Vancouver Island · Dive Resorts
God's Pocket Resort
Off-grid dive resort on Hurst Island working Browning Passage, reached by boat or seaplane from Port Hardy.
Discovery Islands · Sea Kayaking Tours
Spirit of the West Adventures
Quadra Island sea kayaking operator running four- to eight-day base-camp and expedition trips from $1,695.
BC Interior · Fishing Lodges
Caverhill Fly Fishing Lodge
Boat-access fly-fishing lodge on fifteen interior lakes, max twelve guests, all-inclusive from $1,740 per person.
Nootka Sound · Fishing Lodges
The Lodge at Gold River
Year-round riverfront fly-fishing lodge near Strathcona Park, all-inclusive from $780 per person a night.
Southern Gulf Islands · Coastal Retreats
Lightwater Cove
Oceanfront guesthouse, farm and spa on Salt Spring Island with four suites, a private beach and breakfast included.
Clayoquot Sound · Guided Fishing Charters
Tofino Fish Guides
Year-round Tofino sportfishing charters sold by the boat for up to five guests, from $800 for a half day.
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