Guests stay in one of the timber-clad cabins that feature private decks, en-suite bathrooms and, for most, outstanding ocean vistas, though views of the dense spruce forests are just as picturesque. Dining options come in the form of the Inlets Restaurant, popular with non-residents, too, where locally sourced ingredients combine with world-class views. Expect the likes of seafood chowder, garlic mussels, ling cod and maple whisky-glazed salmon accompanied by, of course, those stunning lakeside vistas, and there's also the option to pre-order a picnic lunch to take on excursions. A wooden-beamed bar and indoor seating area with a crackling fireplace provides the delights when the weather doesn’t adhere, but the abundance of outdoor decking means often, spectacular sundowners are the order of the day.
The unspoiled surroundings just itch to be explored, such as with Zodiac tours to the glacier-cut fjord of the idyllic Princess Louisa Inlet, passing First Nations petroglyphs, soaring sea eagles and even roaming grizzlies. The serene waters provide endless opportunity for boat tours among rushing waterfalls and verdant slopes, or for more thrilling adventures, head to the Skookumchuk Rapids, the fastest saltwater rapids in North America. Then, there's hiking and biking through the shaded mountains trails, swimming in the local lakes and spectacular flights over Phantom Lake’s turquoise idyll. It’s all a perfect prelude to relaxing in the Lodge's eco spa, with massages, facials and Jacuzzi soaks on offer.