I hope the title got your attention, because this place really deserves it. The restaurant is indeed superb, particularly given the fact that it is 18 miles from the nearest paved road. And yes, some of the older tents have chemical toilets outside, but they are immaculate, and apparently good enough for Scarlett Johannsen who was married at Clayoquot in 2008. (It's not Clayoquot's fault that it didn't work out) If the restaurant were located in a metropolis, it would definitely be among the very best, and worth a special trip. The ingredients are mostly locally sourced, and expertly prepared. The sommelier is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about introducing diners to Clayoquot's collection of eye-opening British Columbia wines.

And the culinary experience is only a sideshow to the real heart of Clayoquot, the stunning Vancouver Island environment. Trees, trails, rivers, bays, mountains. Whales, seals, eagles, bears. You can ride a horse, hike, kayak, cruise the bay and the Pacific looking for whales or fishing in a Zodiac. Zipline, paintball, skeet shooting, mountain biking. And the spa is first-rate.

There was so much to do that it felt like we were there for more than four days, but at the same time, at the end of our last day we didn't want to leave.

John and Adele Caton have, along with their very special staff, created a wonderful place in a spectacular wilderness. It's pricey, but more than worth every cent you spend.

The early morning sunshine is creating shadow patterns of the surrounding rainforest on the walls of our Prospector tent. We are snuggled in a king sized bed under a cozy down comforter. One of the neighbourhood black bears can be heard on the tidal flat below our porch turning over rocks looking for his morning breakfast.

This is no ordinary Prospector tent and this is no ordinary holiday.

My wife and I are nearing the end of 4 incredible days here at the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort. This special place is an enclave of remarkable luxury and outdoor adventure. Our time here has been a memorable blend of self-selected outdoor activities and quiet reflective moments. We have enjoyed the breathtaking scenery and the glass-flat water of the inside channels and the fiord that stretches toward the Pacific. We have fished for salmon and watched grey whales in the rolling waves at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. We have kayaked in the Bedwell River Estuary and around the Resort in the mist of a quiet early morning. We have experienced the silence, the mystic, cathedral-peace and the rugged beauty of the area’s old growth forest. We have been inspired by the passion and the commitment that the Resort staff have to their environment, the animal habitat they share and its sustainability. And in the midst of all this wilderness, we have been fueled by astounding 5 course meals of fresh, local seafood, meat and organic vegetables, creatively paired with an infinite variety of some of BC’s very remarkable wines. And, we’ve had meals “to go” that defy the traditional definition and contents of a “boxed lunch”.

The staff of the Resort has done so much to enhance our experience here. Personable and quietly attentive, nothing has been too much trouble and everything has been possible.

For my wife and I these wonderful days here at the Resort have been all about new experiences, a dramatic and refreshing change of pace, sharing some “alone time”, renewing our connection with the natural environment we enjoy and balancing some energetic outdoor activities with precious, reflective moments. The sum total of our memories will be as much emotional as they will be physical and as much about how we felt, as what we did.

Others have defined the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort with a three-word phrase “remote, refined, remarkable”. In that simplicity is the truth. This is a special place, we have had a very special experience and we are taking home a very unique collection of memories. To all of you who have made this possible and so uniquely special, THANK YOU! ……. beyond that we are speechless.

R and B "on the road"

If you have children, this is the vacation you all will enjoy! The thrills, memories and amazing photos will elicit conversations for years I'm sure. We all participated in activities together and individually, it was our choice. The salmon fishing was my sons’ favorite; catching a 32-pound trophy fish helps! My daughter loved the horseback riding through the old growth forests. The staff was organized, worked well together, and were more than accommodating to ensure this was an amazing adventure for our family. Thank you all at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort.

Everything at Clayoquot is astoundingly perfect, from the fun luxury tents to the fresh, delicious, local gourmet meals. Everyday is a fabulous new adventure, led by expert guides. The kids adore fishing with Chuck above all else in the world, whilst riding through the ancient forests makes my heart sing. I am thinking we'll be back...