Rare honour

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge earns a rare three Michelin Keys.

14 October 2024

In the untouched wilds of Vancouver Island, where the whisper of the wind through the cedars and the call of the eagles remind you just how far you are from the ordinary, there lies a place that has captured the essence of luxury and seclusion.

It’s here, nestled deep in the heart of British Columbia, that Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge has been awarded a coveted Three Michelin Keys – an honour as rare and extraordinary as the landscape itself.

Baillie Lodges, the visionary force behind this remote sanctuary, is elated to share that Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is one of only two properties in Canada, and among just 10 across North America, to receive this prestigious recognition in 2024. This inaugural Michelin Keys selection redefines luxury, setting a new standard for hospitality that transcends the conventional.

Imagine a collection of 25 canvas tents, perched on wooden platforms and connected by cedar walkways, offering a seamless blend of elegance and rugged wilderness.

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is home to wildlife and marine life that will astound and inspire.

This secluded outpost rewards visitors with an experience that defies description.

The whisper of the wind through the cedars and the call of the eagles remind you just how far you are from the ordinary.

Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is one of only two properties in Canada to receive this prestigious recognition in 2024.

Here, the luxuries of modern comfort coexist with the raw, untamed beauty of Clayoquot Sound. Reached only by seaplane or boat, it is a destination for those who seek not just to visit a place but to become part of it, to feel the pulse of the forest and the breath of the ocean.

The Michelin Guide’s three-key rating is reserved for properties that deliver an experience beyond compare – a symphony of extraordinary luxury and world-class hospitality, meticulously evaluated through the discerning eyes of anonymous inspectors. It is the travel world’s equivalent of a constellation being mapped for the first time: a new benchmark, a point of reference for those who seek the unparalleled.

General Manager Sarah Cruse, whose leadership has been as steadfast as the ancient trees that guard this sanctuary, expressed her pride in this achievement.

“This recognition is not just for today’s team but for all those who have been part of the Clayoquot story. It’s a testament to the spirit of this place, to the heart-forward service that transforms a visit into something unforgettable,” she said.

“To be acknowledged on such a prestigious global stage is both humbling and inspiring.”

And how could it be otherwise? At Clayoquot, luxury takes on a different hue—a canvas tent under a star-strewn sky, the crackle of a fire, the promise of an adventure that begins where the cedar boardwalk ends and the wilderness begins. Here, the journey is the destination, and each guest is invited to step off the map and into the wild.

For those who find their way to this secluded outpost, the reward is an experience that defies description and lingers long after the seaplane has carried them back to the world they left behind. It’s a place where the extraordinary is made tangible, and where luxury is measured not by what you have but by the moments that leave you breathless.

This is Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge: a place apart, a world unto itself, and now, a beacon of exceptional hospitality recognised with Three Michelin Keys. A rare honour, for a place like no other.

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