The West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort offers guests unsurpassed scenery, exceptional adventure opportunities, fresh seasonal cuisine and a variety of accommodations to suit all tastes. Enjoy the solitude at the edge of the wilderness following a scenic three hour drive or 45 minute float plane trip from downtown Vancouver.
As one of the most easily accessible wilderness resorts in British Columbia we are the perfect spot to appreciate all that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.
Our packages offer many excellent options for adventure and dining combined with our luxurious accommodations, enabling guests to customize their wilderness experience.
Located in the tiny fishing Village of Egmont, the sheltered waters around the Lodge are calm and perfect for relaxed kayaking at all ability levels. Our waters boast a wealth of diverse and abundant marine life thanks to the mighty Skookumchuck Rapids, just three miles away. The awesome power of these incredibly turbulent tidal rapids create a very special environment for all wildlife in the area.
Room
Nature is the design inspiration for all our accommodations. Our 26 guest rooms feature thoughtful furnishings, private decks, down bedding and fluffy towels. Choose between the incredible panoramas of our ocean view accommodations or the quiet serenity of our forest-view rooms and suites, nestled in among the cedars and ferns.
The Suites
Our suites feature a lovely sitting area, private deck, bar fridge, satellite television and complimentary coffee service. The king-sized bed always has the best view possible. Several suites come with a pull-out couch, perfect for children.
The Room
Our standard rooms are cozy and comfortable. Each has a private deck and a king or queen-sized bed, satellite television, bar fridge and complimentary coffee service.
Dining
...a sublime four-course dinner long on innovation, artistry and superior ingredients ~ featuring the Sunshine Coast's freshest seasonal fare complemented by Inlet's extensive wine collection. A welcoming atmosphere, fresh seasonal cuisine and breathtaking scenery.
Inlets Restaurant
As you dine, you'll see cormorants, eagles and the occasional sea lion sporting in the waters far below. Watch the currents switch directi…
Dinner Experiences
Fly in with Harbour Air from Vancouver for a glass of wine with wild smoked salmon appetizers. Enjoy lunch or dinner combined with a scenic float pla…
Inlets Restaurant
As you dine, you'll see cormorants, eagles and the occasional sea lion sporting in the waters far below. Watch the currents switch direction as the tide changes with all the power of the Skookumchuck Rapids, just a few miles away. This spectacular setting is the perfect environment to enjoy our take on the best of West Coast cuisine. Pacific Yachting Magazine recently called us "the best water-front restaurant in this part of the world." Whether you'd like a romantic dinner for two and are visiting us from the lower part of the Sunshine Coast, or you are on a weekend getaway from Vancouver, we promise that the view from Inlets combined with our delicious fare is worth the trip.
View on mapDinner Experiences
Fly in with Harbour Air from Vancouver for a glass of wine with wild smoked salmon appetizers. Enjoy lunch or dinner combined with a scenic float plane tour flying in from Vancouver, Whistler, or Sechelt with West Coast Air. Spending the day exploring the village of Egmont? Don't forget to ask us about scrumptious picnic lunches to go. Celebrating an anniversary, birthday, or wedding? The restaurant is available for special events. Please contact us for more information. The bar is always well-stocked with premium beverages and offers a great selection of award-winning B.C. wines.
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Recreation
With cedar and fir forests, glacier-cut fjords, pristine lakes, dozens of waterfalls and hundreds of tiny islands nearby, get ready for an adventure. The highlight of any trip to the Lodge is the many activities we offer and the exciting destinations we visit. Listed on the left are a few things to do during your stay. You can rent out our equipment and facilities and go exploring on your own — our experienced guides are always on-hand to offer advice. Rentals include canoes, kayaks, fishing equipment, archery range & more. Or, ask a guide to tag along for a guided trip with wilderness and wildlife interpretations.
Eco Spa
Tap into the natural surroundings at our exclusive Eco Spa as you take in the oxygen-rich West Coast sea air and the scent of cedar with views of eagl…
Explore the Sunshine Coast Fjords by Zodiac
Explore the wildest reaches of the Sunshine Coast on the latest adventure from West Coast Wilderness Lodge. Our breathtaking zodiac excursions will t…
Discover the Skookumchuck Rapids
Just 3 kilometres east of West Coast Wilderness Lodge is the world-famous Skookumchuck Rapids, the fastest salt water rapids in North America. Current…
Explore Princess Louisa Inlet
The boat tour up to Princess Louisa Inlet is one of our most popular offerings.
Kayak Our Inlets, from Sechelt to Jarvis Inlet
West Coast Wilderness Lodge was built at the crossroads of four major waterways: Sechelt Inlet, Jervis Inlet, Hotham Sound and Agamemnon Channel. Each…
West Coast Float Plane Tours
Fly by float plane into Phantom Lake, a glacier-fed alpine lake, to explore the beautiful B.C. Alps. This rugged wilderness area is high in the Tetra…
Heli Adventures on the Sunshine Coast .. and beyond
The West Coast Heli-Tour Imagine travelling 160 miles-per-hour in a Jet Ranger Helicopter over inlets and islands, on your way to Hotham Sound. Hover…
Hiking & Biking on the Sunshine Coast
Go hiking with a map or ask West Coast Wilderness Lodge to arrange for a wilderness interpretive guide to come along as you discover the local hot spo…
Swim & Canoe in our Local Lakes
The area surrounding West Coast Wilderness Lodge has several amazing lakes. Nearby Waugh Lake is a popular place for our guests to enjoy the summer fu…
The Perfect Diving Destination
The village of Egmont sits at the crossroads of four waterways: Jervis Inlet, Agamemnon Channel, Hotham Sound and Sechelt Inlet. This makes it the ga…
Eco Spa
Tap into the natural surroundings at our exclusive Eco Spa as you take in the oxygen-rich West Coast sea air and the scent of cedar with views of eagles and majestic Inlets. West Coast Wilderness Lodge invites you to come soak it in at our Spa Jacuzzi at natures edge or in a lavishing eco-chic foot ritual with a view. Heated sea stones deeply sooth your tired muscles and West Coast sea weeds enrich your deserving skin with an organic anti-aging facial. The natural environment charges your spirit in this unique place in nature. Renew your body and soul Naturally.
View on mapExplore the Sunshine Coast Fjords by Zodiac
Explore the wildest reaches of the Sunshine Coast on the latest adventure from West Coast Wilderness Lodge. Our breathtaking zodiac excursions will take you on exciting tours of islands and inlets, rapids and waterfalls, and diverse wildlife — even grizzlies.
View on mapDiscover the Skookumchuck Rapids
Just 3 kilometres east of West Coast Wilderness Lodge is the world-famous Skookumchuck Rapids, the fastest salt water rapids in North America. Currents can exceed 16 knots - creating standing waves, overfalls and 20-meter-wide whirlpools.
View on mapExplore Princess Louisa Inlet
The boat tour up to Princess Louisa Inlet is one of our most popular offerings.
View on mapKayak Our Inlets, from Sechelt to Jarvis Inlet
West Coast Wilderness Lodge was built at the crossroads of four major waterways: Sechelt Inlet, Jervis Inlet, Hotham Sound and Agamemnon Channel. Each has thousands of islands, bays and coves for visitors to explore.
View on mapWest Coast Float Plane Tours
Fly by float plane into Phantom Lake, a glacier-fed alpine lake, to explore the beautiful B.C. Alps. This rugged wilderness area is high in the Tetrahedron mountains northeast of Sechelt and southwest of Whistler. A short thirty-minute flight is all it takes to escape to this majestic mountain lake in the heart of B.C.'s true wilderness.
View on mapHeli Adventures on the Sunshine Coast .. and beyond
The West Coast Heli-Tour Imagine travelling 160 miles-per-hour in a Jet Ranger Helicopter over inlets and islands, on your way to Hotham Sound. Hover in front of 1400-foot Freil Falls, the largest freestanding waterfall between B.C. and Alaska.
View on mapHiking & Biking on the Sunshine Coast
Go hiking with a map or ask West Coast Wilderness Lodge to arrange for a wilderness interpretive guide to come along as you discover the local hot spots.
View on mapSwim & Canoe in our Local Lakes
The area surrounding West Coast Wilderness Lodge has several amazing lakes. Nearby Waugh Lake is a popular place for our guests to enjoy the summer fun You can take the private and easy 3 kilometre trail through the woods in our backyard. Next closest is North Lake and Klein Lake, a mountain lake great for fishing and canoeing. The large, crystal-clear Ruby Lake is a little further up the road but is fed by thermal vents and offers some excellent lookout sites. Our guides know all the tiny trails and can direct you to the perfect spot for a family outing on the Sunshine Coast. Not only can our lakes' water temperatures reach 82F, some of Canada's natural icons such as the beaver and the loon make these lakes their home. We strongly recommend you take a canoe with you or have us drop one off, and bring a packed lunch. Paddle out to one of the points for an afternoon of swimming and fishing and we can pretty much guarantee you will be the only ones there.
View on mapThe Perfect Diving Destination
The village of Egmont sits at the crossroads of four waterways: Jervis Inlet, Agamemnon Channel, Hotham Sound and Sechelt Inlet. This makes it the gateway to an unbelievable diving experience.
View on mapPricing
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At Inspiration Holidays, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at West Coast Wilderness Lodge. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at West Coast Wilderness Lodge. Our West Coast Wilderness Lodge holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Desolation Sound & Sunshine Coast holidays at West Coast Wilderness Lodge in 2025 and 2026. For all West Coast Wilderness Lodge 2025 holidays and West Coast Wilderness Lodge 2026 holidays you will have to call us for pricing.
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John W
Give yourself both a taste of the Sunshine Coast and a view that will last a lifetime !
Spent a wonderful, relaxing 2 nights at the West Coast Wilderness Lodge in mid-August. The food was fantastic, the staff are very professional and the views are the best on the Sunshine Coast. The...
Curious813013
Great place missing a couple of amenities
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Tammy L
We highly recommend the West Coast Wilderness Lodge for anyone seeking a non-traditional, unique wedding experience.
Thank you to all the staff at the West Coast Wilderness Lodge for your excellent hospitality and customer service. My husband and I booked the elopement package and took the float plane to Chatter...
