Wickaninnish Inn
Vancouver Island · Canada
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Character and identity
Perched on a rocky outcrop of Chesterman Beach where the Pacific meets old-growth temperate rainforest, The Wick is a three-storey cedar lodge built to disappear into its surroundings. Across 75 rooms in two buildings, the design language runs to reclaimed Douglas Fir, Yellow Cedar, hand-blown glass and carved mantles by the late Henry Nolla, with floor-to-ceiling windows on the surf. The Pointe Restaurant under chef Clayton Fontaine anchors dinner with 240-degree ocean views; the Ancient Cedars Spa works with island seaweed and local botanicals. Service is warm, knowledgeable and quietly polished rather than formal.
Who's it for
Best for:
Adventure-minded couples and design-literate nature romantics who want storm-watching, rainforest hikes, beachcombing and serious cooking in one remote package. Families do well in the Beach Building or the two-storey Chesterman Beach Loft Suites with kitchens. Dog owners are genuinely welcomed, with pet showers and dog-friendly rooms.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers chasing sunshine, resort buzz, a pool scene or easy access will struggle: it's a five-hour drive or hour-long flight from Vancouver, the vibe is rustic and weather-driven, and the four-room spa books out fast. The property also closes every January.
Bottom line
What you're paying for is the setting and the sense-of-place craftsmanship woven through it, from Nolla's carvings to seaweed facials to whiskey garnished with hand-shaved cedar. Couples should book a Premier Room in the Pointe Building for two-directional ocean views; families want the Beach Building. Storm season (roughly November to February) is the signature experience; reserve spa treatments and Pointe tables well before arrival.
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What this place offers
- Babysitting services
- Bar
- House car
- Meeting rooms
- Pet friendly
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
