KLAHOOSE WILDERNESS RESORT
Klahoose Wilderness Resort, proudly owned by the Klahoose First Nation, is situated on the ancestral lands of the toq qaymɩxʷ (Klahoose) People. Recognized for its authenticity, the resort holds the esteemed designations of "Authentic Indigenous" by Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) and "The Original Original" by Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC).
In recent years, Klahoose Wilderness Resort has earned several prestigious accolades, including the 2023 BC Tourism and Hospitality Indigenous Experience Award, the title of Canada's Leading Wilderness Resort at the 2024 World Travel Awards and the Indigenous Tourism Business of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Tourism Awards
Originally built in 2008, Klahoose Wilderness Resort offers an exclusive eco-tourism experience, accommodating an average of 14 guests across 4 lodge rooms and 3 oceanfront cabins. Nestled on the tranquil waters of Desolation Sound, the resort boasts "accessible remoteness," surrounded by BC’s majestic Coastal Mountain peaks and lush temperate rainforests on the Sunshine Coast. Sustainability is at the heart of the resort, which is certified by GreenStep and powered by a clean-energy hydro system, ensuring a low-carbon, eco-friendly tourism experience.
The site was originally known as Homfray Lodge before shutting down and being sold in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic halted travel. In 2021, it reopened as Klahoose Wilderness Resort, with a new vision and a workforce of 18 — approximately 70 per cent of whom are Indigenous from Klahoose and other First Nations.
The resort was reimagined as a destination focused on ecotourism and Indigenous tourism, rather than traditional activity-based tourism like fishing or boating. The goal is to invest in tourism as a means for the Klahoose First Nation to take on a greater role in managing their territory and protecting the environment. By offering experience-based tourism, he said, the resort attracts guests who are seeking meaningful that focus on wildlife, but also cultural experiences and Klahoose led-tours.
Specializing in 3- and 4-night all-inclusive wilderness and cultural tours, Klahoose Wilderness Resort is entirely off-the-grid and accessible only by water. It’s an ideal destination for small groups, couples, single travellers, multi-generational, nature and wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, foodies, writers, painters, yogis, and travelers of all ages and interests. The resort offers a range of marine and land-based activities alongside thoughtfully curated cultural programming.
Guests can immerse themselves in Klahoose culture through every aspect of their stay, including guided grizzly bear viewing excursions in nearby Toba Inlet, hosted by Klahoose Coastal Adventures. With knowledgeable Indigenous guides and warm, welcoming staff, every visit is designed to be memorable. Many guests leave deeply transformed by the breathtaking natural beauty and cultural richness of the Klahoose Territory.
Welcoming visitors to our territory and sharing our home strengthens our Nation’s connection to modern life and aligns with our vision for a sustainable and vibrant future.
