13 Most Sustainable Eco-Lodges in British Columbia

13 Most Sustainable Eco-Lodges in British Columbia

    In British Columbia, you’re greeted with an extremely idyllic setting; getting to see a scenic Pacific coastline running along the dramatic backdrop of breath-taking mountain ranges is just one of your average days in the province. And of course, the mighty Canadian province is crawling with mother nature’s gift; from bear watching and whale watching to trailing glacier-carved peaks, British Columbia is a naturalist’s dream.

    But that’s also why it becomes extremely important to go green; with a sensitive environment that nurtures nature, British Columbia has to take a healthy initiative, so no harm comes along with its ecology. And that’s why you’ll see several hotels and lodges determining themselves to the three R’s. If you’re up for a trip to go there and want to do your part, then here are the most unique and best eco-lodges in British Columbia:

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    1 What are eco-lodges?
    2 Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort
    3 Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
    4 Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort
    5 Chilko Experience Wilderness Resort
    6 Cabana Desolation Eco-Resort
    7 Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
    8 Ocean House
    9 Spirit Bear Lodge
    10 Haida House
    11 Great Bear Lodge
    12 Wickaninnish Inn
    13 Wya Point Resort’s Eco-Yurt
    14 Nipika Mountain Resort
    15 Map of these 13 eco-Lodges in British Columbia

    What are eco-lodges?

    Eco-lodges are accommodations in undisturbed, remote natural areas where both construction and operation have the lowest impact possible on the environment. They are not only part of the local community but they are active participants in protecting nature and culturally sensitive areas.

    BROWSE THROUGH our directory for the most sustainable eco-lodges around the world if you want to experience something unique, authentic, and exciting.

    Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort

    2 cut wooden cottages right next to each other in the middle of a pine forest with lights on.
    Photo credit: Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort

    A 4-star hotel, Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort is located in Mackenzie Sound, near Mount Waddington on the Little Nimmo Bay. For anyone who’s hoping for an immersive stay that’s enriched with nature, it is the place to go.

    Staying at the Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort allows you to become one with nature; you’ll be surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest on one side and the cerulean lake on the other. This makes it the perfect place to capture all the photographs you’ll want because let’s be honest, the views are nothing short of stunning.

    This eco-lodge’s promise of sustainability goes back a few years when it installed a Pelton wheel hydroelectric system in 1982, which used water melted from snow to power the house. All cabins are intertidal and hidden well between the trees, so you’re truly isolated. Of course, with all these practises, Nimmo Resort has looked towards several green initiatives, and is the perfect place to go.

    Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

    2 wooden cottages with large windows right next to each other.
    Photo credit: Tweedsmuir Park Lodge

    Tweedsmuir Park Lodge is not the place for the faint-hearted; the 3 star lodge is where adventurists head to bear watch more specifically grizzly bears. If you or your kids are fascinated with bears and would like to become their paw-ls, then Tweedsmuir Park Lodge is your perfect fit. This eco-lodge offers even more kinds of nature activities, like fishing, hiking and bird watching.

    And how does Tweedsmuir Park Lodge commit to the community and the ecosystem? It regularly partakes in recycling, composts all leftovers, and has its own waste management system to recycle water. It also supplies guests with environmentally friendly soaps and cleaning supplies and all the water at the lodge comes from a mountain well. That’s not all. It also builds bat-houses and uses non-motorized boats only.

    Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort

    A large two-storey wooden lodge with horses running right in front of it.
    Photo credit: Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort

    Imagine spending your days in a luxury tent where you’re able to be one with nature but also from the comfort of a soft bed. Imagine sleeping below twinkling stars and waking up to the morning birds, who sweetly chirp from nearby trees. No, you’re not dreaming; this is the stay guests experience at the Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort.

    British Columbia’s proud luxury eco-lodge, the Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort is truly the most ideal place to stay. The resort offers guests the choice of staying at a luxurious suite from their main Ranch House or in a rustic Cariboo log barn. If guests want to truly experience nature, they can glamp at the resort’s Star Camp, a stellar tent where you can stargaze all night.

    Amazingly, the resort keeps its hold on sustainability by using a photovoltaic power system, using wood-burning furnaces for heating the lodge and employing biodegradable cleaning products only. The resort uses a grey-water system to recycle water and composts all leftovers of its organic food.

    Chilko Experience Wilderness Resort

    A wooden lodge with large windows to the front, a small porch and silver roof surrounded by trees.
    Photo credit: Chilko Experience Wilderness Resort

    Chilko Experience is a luxury eco-lodge in Cariboo and houses guests in beautiful log houses. Each log house is situated deep within the forest, at a safe distance from each other. So if you’re not fond of mingling with the other guests, you’ll be perfectly isolated.

    These log homes are built from timber and designed sustainably. From central heating systems to healthy technologies, you’ll find the log homes completely eco-friendly. The Chilko Experience Wilderness Resort is completely off-the-grid and uses solar panels to power through. The resort sources its water from a nearby well and does not need any purification.

    You will find a luxury hot tub but rest assured; it’s heated by firewood and does not require additional chemicals. It even has its own greenhouse which caters to organic fruits and vegetables, which are then used in cooking.

    Cabana Desolation Eco-Resort

    Small huts in the forest connected with wooden pathways.
    Photo credit: Cabana Desolation Eco-Resort

    Situated on Kinghorn Island stands the Cabana Desolation Eco-Resort, a perfect combination of eco-friendliness and luxury. It offers cabana-style accommodations, with each cabana furnished in wooden and environment-friendly furniture. The cabanas are equipped with cozy throws, Canadian wool blankets and sheepskin, which allows its guests to relax.

    It also features sustainably harvested building materials and has even utilized recycled materials in construction. It serves locally grown and harvested, organic food and uses renewable energy to power itself. Additionally, it reduces consumption and has a sustainable water system. The eco-lodge ensures sustainability by offering guests eco-friendly tourist activities.

    Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

    A wooden lodge right next to a lake with a large forest and mountain in the background.
    Photo credit: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge

    Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is located on the Clayoquot Sound and offers guests the chance to stay connected with nature through a veil of luxury. It has five types of lodges to stay at: Rainforest Deluxe, Rainforest Ensuite, Waterfront Deluxe, Waterfront Ensuite and the Hillside Family Resort.

    A stay at the Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge gives you breath-taking views of mountains and a gushing fjord. Guests frequent the resort and engage in activities like fishing, canyoning and hiking.

    The eco-lodge promises sustainability by ensuring the use of plastic is kept to a minimum by using steel and glass utensils and vessels and has an organic culinary program which sources food locally. It also partakes in conservation and has helped the declining wild salmon population to rise.

    Ocean House

    A yellow wooden two-storey house on the seaside surrounded by forest.
    Photo credit: Ocean House

    Ocean House by Haida Tourism in Old Masset, British Columbia is a beautiful floating eco-lodge that takes you to the remotest edge of Haida Gwaii. The Ocean House can accommodate 28 guests in up to 14 rooms and floats on Graham Island’s pristine water.

    Ocean House enlists the help of the local community and sources all its organic food locally. Because it is situated on water, it does not need to source its water from environmentally unhealthy procedures and takes caution to not disturb the ecosystem.

    Although the eco-lodge is temporarily closed, you can plan to go there once it opens in its new land-based destination.

    Spirit Bear Lodge

    A silver two-storey house right at the riverbank with boats anchored in front of it. Surrounded by huge mountains.
    Photo credit: Spirit Bear Lodge

    Deep in the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia, you’ll find the Spirit Bear Lodge, which promises guests an adventurous stay. Take a look at the gorgeous sceneries that bless it and learn about the interesting culture. From spending your time listening to the rainforest speak to taking a nature trail that allows you to greet the wildlife, the Spirit Bear Lodge is one experience you’ll never forget. Where else would you go bear-watching in Canada to catch a glimpse of the famous spirit bears?

    The lodge is situated just on the bank of the stream of river which runs along the Great Bear Rainforest and is located in front of the mountains, so you’ll always have a beautiful view to wake up to and a breath-taking place to sleep.

    Of course, the Spirit Bear Lodge maintains sustainability through various practices; it has an eco-friendly architectural design which pays homage to its ancestral traditions and is furnished with modern but comfortable and eco-friendly furniture. The lodge actively partakes in the conservation of the forest and has accomplished several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

    Haida House

    Small wooden cottage with large windows and circular porch surrounded by trees.
    Photo credit: Haida House

    Haida House is another Haida Gwaii lodge by Haida Tourism which brings guests to an isolated section of Graham Island. Like its acquaintance, Haida House also offers guests a stay that’s nestled deep into the trees and overlooks the serene bank of Tlell river.

    The oceanfront cabin offers guests many eco-friendly adventures like hiking, beach exploration, spotting wildlife, and nature walks in the rainforest. Guests can stay at the Haida House lodge, which accommodates 22 guests in up to 10 rooms.

    Haida Tourism promises an eco-friendly stay through welcoming the local community in providing service and sourcing all its food organically. Apart from these eco-friendly practices, Haida House also employs sustainable energy to run.

    Great Bear Lodge

    A brown and green wooden two-storey house that is floating on a pier in the middle of the lake. People are walking along it.
    Photo credit: Great Bear Lodge

    The Great Bear Lodge is another stunning but floating eco-lodge that is situated on the bank of Hardy Bay in the Great Bear Rainforest. It is rated 3-stars and is the perfect place for anyone who’s hoping for some peace and quiet.

    The Great Bear Lodge is most famous for its Grizzly Bear viewing program and invites hundreds of adventurists and naturalists yearly.

    The lodges are simple and elegant, offering guests a rustic accommodation. Each bedroom has an ensuite, fully-functional bathroom and is equipped with all the amenities you’ll need. The eco-lodge runs sustainably through wind and solar power and commits to low-impact tourism.

    Wickaninnish Inn

    A 3-storey building that was erected right on the cliffs next to the ocean. The waves are crashing to the cliffs.
    Photo credit: Wickaninnish Inn

    Wickaninnish Inn brings you rustic elegance and natural 5-star luxury, which simply deserves your attention. The inn is an interactive property which offers guests lush deluxe rooms and brilliant packages. It is perfect for anyone who’s a nature-lover but wants a glamorous stay.

    The Inn has a rich heritage and pays homage to its traditions and environment by taking a clean, green initiative. It was built on land with natural underbrush and only used cedar which was bound to be taken down.

    All food is prepared organically and sourced locally, and it employs eco-responsible practices. All organic leftovers are composted, and the inn has its own waste management system. It also uses high-efficiency Viessmann boilers to reduce its carbon footprint, so relax those shoulders and start to plan your visit there.

    Wya Point Resort’s Eco-Yurt

    Small wooden houses in the forest right next to each other. Behind a sandy shore and ocean waves.
    Photo credit: Wya Point Resort

    The Wya Point Resort is a dainty, cute eco-lodge that offers guests brilliant packages and a chance to come close to nature. While it offers guests lodges and RV Campsites, perhaps the most eco-friendly and most in-touch with nature is its Yurt, which comes in variations of its own. You can stay in the Hummingbird Yurt which is a common choice among honeymooners or go for a small or large yurt, depending on who you’re coming with.

    It is completely off-the-grid, so you’ll have to make bookings online because you won’t find any reception on-site. All yurts are pet-friendly so you won’t have to leave your furry pal behind! Wya Point also features a sustainable design whether it be lodges, campsites, or yurts in a secluded area. The lodges source all building-materials locally and use low-energy LED lighting, low-flush toilets, and showers to reduce consumption. 

    Nipika Mountain Resort

    Small wooden house with blue roof, red windows and door and a small front porch. Chopped up firewood is stacked on one side.
    Photo credit: Nipika Mountain Resort

    If you’ve been looking for a Christmas-y eco-lodge, the Nipika Mountain Resort is where your search ends. Snuggled between cozy trees, the Nipika Mountain Resort has a “cabin in the wood” aesthetic.

    This Canadian eco-lodge is completely off-the-grid and sources all its power from the sun. In addition to using solar power, it burns dead wood to keep its guests warm and comfortable. The water is also sourced locally and does not need any chemical purification systems. Nipika Mountain Resort is perfect for families who are frustrated with zoom and electronic devices. Come to British Columbia and take a much-deserved vacation.

    Map of these 13 eco-Lodges in British Columbia

    As you can see there are plenty of unique and beautiful eco-lodges in British Columbia, and you will be spoilt for choice if you are searching for a sustainable holiday. 

    A map with blue pins showing where these eco lodges in British Columbia are situated.

    BROWSE THROUGH our directory for the most sustainable eco-lodges around the world if you want to experience something unique, authentic, and exciting.

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