The Klahoose Wilderness Resort overcame the many challenges present with the pandemic to start building its tourism reputation in its first season in operation.

Bruno Pereira, general manager of Qathen Xwegus Management Corporation (QXMC), which oversees the economic development of the Klahoose First Nation, said the demand nearly doubled from their original projections, growing from 250 expected to over 400 guests. The resort can accommodate 14-26 people at a time, the numbers depending on single or shared occupancy.

Despite a last-minute scramble to find additional staff, at a time when the whole country was experiencing a staffing shortage, the resort left guests with positive experiences, as witnessed on review sites such as Tripadvisor. The lodge was featured in regional lifestyle and travel magazines, also coming to the attention of film crews.

Guests are welcomed with a traditional Klahoose greeting. Photo courtesy of Klahoose Wilderness Resort.

The resort opened mid-June, and the season was extended slightly beyond mid-October due to ongoing demand.

The wilderness resort, situated on ​​Homfray Channel in Desolation Sound, offers special add-ons such as grizzly bear tours, which the public can also book as a stand-alone experience.

QXMC is simultaneously expanding to the green energy sector, starting with providing sustainably harnessed electricity for the off-grid resort, in partnership with Hakai Energy Solutions, among others.

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