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All-inclusive Wilderness Lodge Package
Grizzly bear viewing, Indigenous culture, a marine wildlife safari and four days and three nights at Sointula Lodge — with every meal and every evening taken care of.
The information below is for our all-inclusive Wilderness Lodge Package. For our day tours, see the day tour page.
Connect with wildlife, immerse yourself in Kwakwaka’wakw culture, and experience the pristine beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest.
In collaboration with Sointula Lodge, this four-day, three-night retreat is a chance to explore our traditional territories with a focus on comfort, culture, and the wild essence of the Canadian Pacific Northwest. Each cabin is a cozy retreat after a day of adventure, and meals showcase local ingredients and the coast's bounty.
We weave traditional knowledge into every part of your stay. Your Kwakwaka’wakw guides share stories passed down through generations as you explore the region's ecosystems and cultural landmarks — from ancient cedar forests to salmon-filled rivers.
Four days, everything taken care of
Wildlife viewing+
A full day into Indigenous Protected Areas and the river systems where grizzly bears feed on salmon, watched from a safe and respectful distance. Black bears turn rocks for crab on the shell beaches at low tide.
The water between is its own safari. Pacific white-sided dolphins ride the bow, humpback whales feed in Blackfish Sound, Northern Resident orcas pass through Johnstone Strait from July, and eagles, sea lions, seals and sea otters are with you all season through the Broughton Archipelago.
Indigenous culture+
Your guides are Kwakwaka’wakw Knowledge Keepers, and the culture runs through the whole stay — the history of these waters as you travel them, the names of the places you pass, stories passed down through generations.
In Alert Bay, a guided visit to the U'mista Cultural Centre covers the potlatch system and its historic artifacts, with a look at culturally modified trees and the practices that have shaped this land for thousands of years. Evenings at the lodge bring storytelling, a traditional bone game or dancing.
Sointula Lodge+
Three nights in a rustic cabin with an ocean view, a short walk from the main lodge and the waterfront. Meals showcase local ingredients and the coast's bounty, served in the oceanview dining room — all meals and drinks, from arrival dinner to departure lunch.
Once the boat is tied up for the night, the evening is yours: the sauna and hot tub, hammocks and a fire pit under the stars, or a sunset paddle on the quiet water around Malcolm Island.
Bears, whales, dolphins and more!
The guides were fabulous people whose respect for the land and sea and wildlife was awe inspiring.
The main lodge and its dining room
The wilderness resort property is rich in history and unique architecture. The main lodge is the centre of the property, with an oceanview dining room and places to relax and connect.
After a day on tour, evenings offer the chance to unwind — cultural storytelling, a traditional bone game or dancing. Or the sauna and hot tub, hammocks and a fire pit for cozy evenings under the stars.
Comfortable cabins in the wilderness
Nestled in the forest, several cabin styles blend rustic charm with modern comforts. Every cabin has an ocean view and is a short walk from the main lodge and the waterfront.
Our staff assign a cabin to your group. Each one is unique, and we match you with the best available option for your group size and needs.
After dinner, the water is still there
Optional activities at the resort, once the boat is tied up for the night.
Sauna, hot tub and cold plunge+
Warm up in the cedar sauna, soak in the hot tub, or take a cold plunge. A simple way to unwind after a day on the water.
Kayaking+
End the day with a calm paddle on the quiet water around Malcolm Island. As the light fades, seals often surface nearby, and you might catch a bald eagle or, with luck, a passing whale.
The pace is gentle and the water is calm — an easy outing whatever your experience level.
Stand-up paddleboarding+
A different view of the water. Glide across calm channels — a mix of light exercise and the quiet of the ocean.
Horseshoes+
A social game for the group, set outdoors for leisurely evenings and a little friendly competition.
Archery+
Test your aim with proper equipment and instruction, in a safe and supportive setting.
Guided by the people who live here
Sea Wolf Adventures is owned and run by Mike Willie, Musgamagw Dzawada'enuxw, who grew up on these waters. Our guides are Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, honoured members of the communities whose territories you travel through.
You are a guest in someone's home, hearing its history from the family that has travelled it for generations.
Book your week
Packages begin on Sundays and Wednesdays, May and September to October. Book online, or talk to us first.
Quick facts
- Length
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Group size
- Twelve guests maximum, two groups a week
- Starts
- Sundays and Wednesdays, leaving from Port McNeill.
- Returns
- Port McNeill, about 4:00 pm on Day 4
- Seasons
- 2026: May 3–31 · September 9 – October 14
2027: May 2–30 · September 1 – October 16 - Children
- Ages 10 to 16 pay 60% of the adult price
25% deposit at booking. Balance due 90 days before arrival. The $35 per person salmon stewardship fee is included in the package price.
Talk to a lodge specialist
We check your dates, make sure the trip is the right fit for your group, and help with travel to Port McNeill. Reply within two business days.
Book online
Live availability and secure payment through CheckFront. Pick a Sunday or Wednesday start; 25% deposit now, balance 90 days before arrival.
What's included
- Lodging in comfortable cabins with an ocean view
- All meals and alcohol, from arrival dinner to departure lunch
- Guided wildlife and cultural tours
- Evening storytelling and optional activities
- Transportation to viewing areas and cultural sites
- Salmon stewardship fee ($35 per person)
- Rain gear, rubber boots and life jackets
What's not included
- ✕Applicable government tax (5% GST)
- ✕Items of a personal nature at the lodge — telephone, laundry. There is cell service.
- ✕Gratuity for staff, 18 to 25% standard. All staff share one gratuity pool, so we discourage direct tipping.
- ✕Travel to and from Port McNeill
- ✕Travel, trip interruption and cancellation insurance
Before you book
Bookings and cancellation+
When booking, tell us about any health concerns or dietary needs. Allergies must be reported before arrival. Refunds are not issued for weather or wildlife viewing conditions, so we strongly recommend travel, trip interruption and cancellation insurance.
- Deposit
- 25% at time of booking
- Balance
- Due 90 days before arrival
- 91+ days
- Full refund of deposit
- 61 to 90 days
- Deposit non-refundable, but applied as credit toward a future booking
- 31 to 60 days
- 50% refund of the total package price
- 0 to 30 days
- No refund
Meeting location+
All of our lodge packages leave from Port McNeill, BC. You will receive an email with specific timings and instructions in the week before your departure.
How do I get to Port McNeill?+
- By car
- Port McNeill is on Highway 19. Parking is available near the office.
- By air
- Pacific Coastal Airlines to Port Hardy, then a 40 minute drive to Port McNeill.
It is easy to get to Port McNeill from Vancouver or Victoria. See how to get here.
Outdoor clothing and gear we provide+
- Rain gear
- Waterproof jackets and pants
- Boots
- Rubber boots for wet conditions and shore excursions
- Life jackets
- Provided for all boat-based activities
What to bring+
One small suitcase or duffel per person, because of boat space. Store anything else at our office.
- Layered clothing — base layers, fleece
- A warm jacket for mornings and evenings
- Comfortable hiking shoes or boots
- Hats, gloves and scarves for late season
- Binoculars
- Medications, incl. for motion sickness
- Travel documents, easy to reach
- Personal toiletries
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?+
No. These are wild animals in their own territory, and we will not promise what we cannot control. What we can promise is that our guides know these waters and where the bears and whales tend to be at each point in the season, and that sightings are the norm rather than the exception.
Salmon stewardship fee+
Sea Wolf Adventures plays a role in protection and conservation in our territory, and salmon restoration is one of the efforts we push forward. A $35 per person salmon stewardship fee is included in the package price to keep this work going. Salmon is life.
Insurance and liability+
Sea Wolf Adventures and Sointula Lodge are fully insured tour providers with comprehensive coverage, including liability and tenant legal liability insurance. Third-party partners involved in your experience — seaplane transfers, boating excursions — also carry full liability insurance.
Contact+
- Lodge@SeaWolfAdventures.ca
- Phone
- (800) 381-0132
- Web
- SeaWolfAdventures.ca
Two groups a week, twelve guests each.
Sundays and Wednesdays, May and September to October. Book online, or talk to a lodge specialist first.
Tell us the dates you want
Your week already full? Leave your preferred dates and we will email you the moment a cabin opens — no deposit, no obligation.