Klahoose Wilderness Resort

Klahoose Wilderness Resort is set deep within Desolation Sound on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, accessible only by boat from Lund or via Powell River. Surrounded by calm waters, forested mountains and remote coastline, it offers a peaceful and immersive setting, with a strong focus on both wildlife and Indigenous culture.

Owned and operated by the Klahoose First Nation, the experience here is as much about connection to place as it is about the wildlife. From the moment you arrive, you’re welcomed with a traditional ceremony, and throughout your stay there are opportunities to learn about the history, traditions and way of life of the Klahoose people.

Stays are typically offered as three or four night all-inclusive packages, with longer seven night options also available. Each day blends guided excursions with time to enjoy the surroundings at your own pace. Early in the season, the focus is on marine wildlife and cultural experiences, with boat-based tours exploring Desolation Sound in search of humpback whales, orca and other marine life. From late August through to October, the emphasis shifts towards grizzly bear viewing, with guided trips into Toba Inlet where bears can be observed feeding on salmon from dedicated viewing platforms.

Alongside the guided excursions, there’s a strong mix of included and self-guided activities. Guests can kayak or paddleboard directly from the lodge, explore nearby forest trails, swim in the ocean or simply relax taking in the scenery. Evenings are centred around shared meals and cultural activities, including storytelling, cedar weaving and wood carving, creating a more rounded and meaningful experience.

The accommodation is set within a timber-built main lodge and a collection of private rooms and cabins, all with views out over the water. Rooms are comfortable and well designed, each with private bathrooms, while the main lodge offers a welcoming communal space with large windows, open decks and a wood-fired sauna overlooking the ocean.

With accommodation, meals, guiding, cultural experiences and transfers all included, Klahoose offers a well-balanced wilderness stay that combines wildlife, scenery and culture in a way that feels both authentic and relaxed.