THE WILD AND WONDERFUL WICKANINNISH INN

Up north on superb Vancouver Island, near the coastal fishing and surfing village of Tofino, lies this unique resort. Perched between ancient rainforest and the edge of the sea, The Wick’s location is spellbinding, the architecture grown out of its surrounds and with an atmosphere that immediately frees you from busy urban life, it draws you right into the calm of its wilderness. Heaven!

Inside, gentle carvings and artwork of fauna, flora, native emblems and furnishings flank vistas out to the rugged coastline, making it a tough battle as to whether to swim, walk or ride immediately. Or you simply enjoy your suite, styled like a luxury country cabin with fireplace and armchairs, and views out to the indigenous beauty and uniqueness of the west coast.

The inn’s reason for being is to showcase the incredible surrounds of the Pacific Rim while enjoying unique hospitality. The Pointe Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, features west-coast cuisine and wines while experiencing a 240-degree view of the pounding ocean. Nearly circular, with decor emulating the environment, it’s amazing! Nearby, Driftwood Cafe provides pastries and teas for daytime relaxing – and you can’t get too much of that vista!

Add to that, the Ancient Cedars Spa there encourages relaxation and rejuvenation to pamper yourself as often as you want. What’s not to love?

Take your pick of activities such as walking, bike riding, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, fishing, kayaking, whale watching, scenic flights, bird watching, paddle boarding, and a trip to Tofino with its restaurants, galleries and beautiful botanic gardens. Or, best of all, take a walk through the forests, feel the strength of the surrounds, the longevity of the growth, the intensity of the trees, the gentleness of the ferns, fungi, flowers… and find a new love affair with nature.

Visit wickinn.com.