7 best wilderness resorts in Canada

Sonora Resort

Sonora Island, B.C.

Immerse yourself in the Canadian wilderness, from fly-fishing to bear watching, and come home to the luxury of spas, mineral pools, and six-course dinners—all in front of a backdrop of beautiful ocean views.

Starting $475 per person (for one night, sea plane ticket included). Get more info here.

Takhini river lodge

Whitehorse, Yukon

Head north and enjoy this small, personal lodge with fine cuisine and hot tubs. Watch the night sky light up with Aurora lights and explore the Yukon wilderness in the summer or go dogsledding with the owners’ Alaskan huskies in the winter.

Note: Summer season ends September 30, winter season begins December 15.

Starting price: $890 per person (for three nights). Get more info here.

Sturgeon river ranch

Big River, Sask.

Experience the cowboy way of life at this riding range. View the free ranging bison and other creatures in the wild west on horseback while exploring Prince Albert National Park. Spend two nights in traditional tipis, and choose between a beachfront yurt or a quaint cabin in the boreal forest for the other two nights.

Starting price: $1050 per person (for four nights). Get more info here.

Knight inlet lodge

Glendale Cove, B.C.

Grizzly bears, orcas, and humpback whales are your only neighbours for 40 km around at this floating island lodge (only accessible by float plane). They offer adventures like kayaking, and rainforest hikes.

Starting price: $1,145 per person (for a two-night package, float plane ticket included). Get more info here.

Shamrock lodge

Port Carling, Ont.

Picture a warm, family-cottage vibe, but with a sauna, games rooms, and hot tub and pool. Sitting on the shores of Lake Rosseau, this four-season Muskoka lodge offers water-skiing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, paddle boating, and a personal pontoon boat tour from the owner.

Starting price: $559 per adult (for three-night package). Get more info here.

Pictou lodge beach resort

Pictou, N.S.

Indulge in the local catch of the day and Maritime flavours at this oceanside lodge. The private beach opens onto the Northumberland Strait, which is said to have the warmest waters north of the Carolina states.

Starting price: $249 for two people (for one night). Get more info here.

Clayoquot wilderness resort

Tofino, B.C.

Rated as the eighth-most expensive summer lodging in the world, this tent resort takes camping to a glamourous level with luxurious, customized massages, yoga classes, and a heated tented library to follow your gourmet meals and candlelit evenings.

Note: It is only open until September 25 before closing for the year.

Starting price: $4750 per person (for three nights). Get more info here.