Tofino Beach Lodge began construction earlier this year on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The lodge is sited within the UNESCO Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve and on the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.
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Located near Tofino, British Columbia, the lodge is set in a dramatic coastal landscape where guests will be able to explore shoreline tide pools and listen to songbirds in the dense coastal rainforest canopy. The primary lodge building will total about 15,000 square feet, with an additional 39,000 square feet of hotel space. Structures will be raised on concrete piers to reduce ground disturbance and provide forest-framed views of spruce, cedar and fir.
A deliberate planting strategy will let native vegetation flow beneath the buildings, helping to preserve natural surface water patterns and nourish adjacent shoreline wetlands. Hidden within the site’s roughly 10.3 acres of rainforest, a secluded wellness retreat will include a sauna and a heated outdoor pool.
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Designed by Washington State–based Eerkes Architects, the lodge and hotel will use materials inspired by the nearby forest and shoreline. Interior finishes in the glass-enclosed lodge will include a polished concrete floor recalling beach sand, paired with exposed beams and warm wood paneling. Fireplaces are planned with thin vertical concrete flutes that create a bark-like texture, while Shou sugi ban paneling—an age-old Japanese technique of charring wood—will be used above select hearths to echo the dark tones of the forest and provide a durable, textured finish. Guestrooms and suites will favor lighter palettes drawn from the beach environment.
Guest accommodations will feature light-stained oak floors, exposed wood paneling and beams, and white oak cabinetry paired with neutral linens. Accents in moss green will be woven through the interiors to reflect and complement the surrounding island landscape.
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Tofino, a small community of roughly 2,500 residents, and Vancouver Island are renowned for outdoor recreation. The sea, surf and shoreline provide year-round opportunities: walking and cycling trails wind through rainforest and boardwalks, floating docks support sauna and cold-plunge routines, and ocean conditions invite paddleboarding and surfing. Nearby routes connect Tofino to Ucluelet for scenic cycling, while ocean-based excursions include fishing and whale watching. Tofino Beach Lodge is scheduled to open in mid to late 2026.