Discover Klahoose: Transformational Immersion
May 17 – 21, 2026
Step into the heart of Klahoose territory with the Canadian Geographic Adventures Discover Klahoose package. Over four nights, revel in the splendor of our lodge rooms or cabins, each offering private facilities and breathtaking ocean vistas. Our enrichment program is curated to immerse you in an unforgettable experience.
Join our RCGS Travel Ambassador and Klahoose’s esteemed Cultural Interpreter on a journey through this stunning ocean and rainforest paradise. From spring bear viewing to encountering majestic whales, their expertise will enrich your exploration.
Back at the resort, savor delectable meals crafted by our chef. Immerse yourself in local culture through Indigenous storytelling and cedar weaving. Dive deeper into the wonders of this land with activities like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, ocean swimming, rainforest walks, and tranquil evenings in our wood-fired sauna, beneath the star-studded night sky.
Prepare for a transformative experience as you unveil the enchantment of Klahoose in the serenity of Desolation Sound. This is an immersion into a world where nature’s magic and Indigenous heritage intertwine to create unforgettable memories.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive at Klahoose Wilderness Lodge via float plane or water taxi
- Day 2: Explore Yekwamen (yɛkʷamɛn) or Toba Inlet with your Klahoose guide. Watch for wildlife including grizzly bears, black bears, humpback whales, orca, dolphins, eagles and seabirds
- Day 3-4: Days experiencing Klahoose Wilderness Resort and more. Kayaking, paddle boarding, ocean swimming, sauna, nature walks, ocean foraging
- Day 5: Breakfast send off. Head home via float plane or water taxi
Meet your RCGS Travel Ambassador
Marlis Butcher
Marlis Butcher is an environmental conservationist, author, and photographer. She is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and of The Explorers Club. Based in Ontario, Marlis volunteers on the board of directors of the Royal Botanical Gardens and served on the board of the Bruce Trail Conservancy protecting the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. She’s a canoeist, kayaker, hiker, cyclist, Nordic skier, world traveller, and a “park bagger.”
Marlis is obsessed with getting to (aka “bagging”) all the national parks of Canada, and learning about her country. In 2019 she became the first visitor to all 47 Canadian parks. To inspire others to get to know the country, Marlis “shares the park experience” in her book Park Bagger – Adventures in the Canadian National Parks, published in 2021.