We came to Vancouver Island for a friend's wedding in Campbell River and decided to extend our stay into a small vacation. We selected Strathcona Park Lodge for its location and natural, easy-going feel and couldn't have been happier with our stay. We used SPL as a base for a variety of trips around the island to explore the surrounding area, and were always happy to retreat back to the lodge to recharge. The location is beautiful and the staff are very friendly and competent.

It seemed like there was something for everyone there; we spent our days kayaking, sailing the beautiful lake, rock climbing, hiking, or just laying on the beach and swimming. It seemed like everyone was having an enjoyable stay, and we would love to go back again.

We went to Strathcona lodge for our close friends wedding in July 2010. The only thing going for this place is the absolutely beautiful scenery around it.
I requested a room with a mini fridge for my father in laws medication before arriving and it became a HUGE ordeal. I was willing to pay more for a room with a fridge and kitchen, and was told I would have access to a kitchen. Upon arriving we discovered they had locked us out of the kitchen adjoining our suite, but put a mini fridge in our room instead. They did not discuss this with us.
When dining in their "a la carte" restaurant, we arrived upon opening time at 6pm. We were asked to share one menu between all 5 of us eating there. There was only 4 tables being served, and although we arrived FIRST we recieved our food last. The other tables had eaten and left before we even recieved our meals and hour and a half later. We paid $25-$30 plate. We didnt order anything difficult to make, in fact 3 of us ordered salads!
On the evening of the wedding we returned to our room to put our children to bed. It was already late and they are very young and were tired. We went into to "common area" between our suite and another one, and discovered the door to be locked. We did not have a key to this door, only to our suite. My husband walked up to the front desk and asked for someone to please unlock it. We were told they didnt know what door we were talking about, and that there was no maintenance person available to unlock the door. The lady said "good luck with that!" to my husband, and we were forced to remove the window from its tracking and climb through it.
There were dead spiders in the light fixtures and we saw a mouse running around in the common area beside our bedroom. (in the college building)
We have never had such a difficult time while travelling and will NEVER reccomend strathcona lodge to anyone we know.

A delightful respite in one of the lodges for 3 nights. Beautiful area, very tranquil. did a great hike up to Colonel Foster on the Elkhorn trail. Superb flowers at Buttle Lake and Lupin Falls. Also great canoe session on the lake.
Good food and very reasonably priced food in the dining room.

Great variaty of organic healthy and tasty food.

Wide choice of outdoor adventure activities in a magnificient prestine setting.