Our lodge lies amongst giant cedar, fir and hemlock forests on the banks of the mighty Dean River. Nestled quietly into the surrounding environment, the main lodge and guest cabins are clad in local hand-milled rough-cut cedar.

Inside, the lodge is an expansive open concept post and beam structure with beautiful driftwood, walls of bright windows, roaring fireplace, cozy furniture, spacious kitchen and a welcoming cocktail bar.

The guest cabins are constructed with the same care and attention to detail as the lodge with cedar, fir and stone - complete with heated bathroom floor tiles, a cozy sitting area facing the river, wool carpets, bottomless down duvets, plump pillows and a cheerful cast iron stove.

Perched over a small stream under a canopy of cedar, the wood-fired sauna is sure to sooth sore bones and muscles after a long day of skiing. For those brave enough - and so inclined - there is an ice cold spring water shower to refresh and stimulate blood flow just outside the sauna door.

Design and construction of our lodge was a labour of love - born of many years of hosting people from all over the world in this place that has been our home for much of our lives.

Cuisine

Life is too short for boring food. Our chefs live by this mantra and create each and every dish with passion and creativity. We are inspired by scents and flavours from all over the globe, yet strive to source ingredients from as close to home as possible using Bella Coola / BC grown produce and eggs, meat from North Vancouver’s Two Rivers Specialty Meats and the freshest wild ocean fish from Bella Coola Valley Seafoods.

In a remote and wild place such as the Dean Valley, there are a lot of factors that are happily beyond our control. The food and drink we share with our guests however, is not one of them and so we strive for excellence - with a touch of pioneering spirit.

The lodge has developed an ever-evolving thousand bottle wine cellar focused on BC’s best wines - with a few precious bottles from our good friends South of the border. Each year we choose a selection of beer from our favorite breweries along with some good old Canadian classics. Our cocktail wizards have full creative license and mix their creations using local BC treasures from Sherringham and Longtable distilleries as well as American bourbons, Caribbean rums, local Canadian gins and hand-made bitters and infusions. Last but not least - and certainly not to be forgotten - are the classics such as Bowmore and Lagavulin single malts, for those serious about their whiskeys.