Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, Mackenzie Sound

Try your hand at fishing, heli-hiking, kayaking, snorkelling or rock climbing, or take a whale watching or bear viewing expedition. The lodge also features two hot tubs positioned beside a cascading waterfall, a floating dock lounge with cosy armchairs, blankets and fire pit and a fitness and Yoga studio. Fresh, coastal homemade cuisine is on the menu along with some of the province’s best wines.

The resort operates a standard package – Nimmo Bay Coastal Experience – from mid-June through to the end of October, with the opportunity to add ‘experiences’ to your stay. An ‘Early Season’ version is also available from early May to mid-June. Package inclusions are as follows:

• All meals: multi-course gourmet
• All house alcohol, wine and beer
• Guided activities including: yoga classes, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, paintball, snorkeling, beach combing, and visits to the floating sauna dock.
• High quality adventure gear including: hiking boots, rain jackets, rain pants, wetsuits, fleece pants, wool socks and open water storm suits.
• Use of the games room including: self-serve mini bar, satellite television, poker table and stargazer viewing system.
• Use of the hot tubs, gym and resort amenities (kayaks, paddle boards, etc.).
• Conservation and sustainability donation on behalf of the group to support local projects and initiatives.
• Daily housekeeping and turn down services.
• Accommodation in private cabins, which includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, wet bar, outdoor seating area and the following amenities: home-made cookies and savory snacks, B.C. red and white wine, wine glasses, complimentary stocked mini fridge, selection of specialty teas and coffee, kettle and mugs, linen robes, slippers, daily supply of fresh bath towels, Great Bear Rainforest bath and beauty products, hair dryer, pillow top mattress, non-allergenic bedding, day packs, stainless steel ‘Nimmo Bay’ water bottle (for each guest to take home), umbrellas.

• Arrival and departure days are generally Mondays (3-night and 7-night trips) and Thursdays (4-night and 7-night trips) although there is some flexibility during the Early Season.
• Arrival day does not include activities.
• Children who are 12 years or younger, stay in a cabin with their parent and receive a discount off the package rate and children who are under 2 years are free of charge.
• Solo travellers receive a discount in Early Season.

• A tailored and flexible itinerary, but guided activities which could include: sightseeing, coastal beach visits, bear viewing, whale watching, destination kayaks and paddle boarding, salt water fishing, picnic lunches and tours of local sites, museums and research stations.
• Gourmet picnic lunch in an amazing location on land or onboard, complete with wine and beer.
• High quality adventure gear including: hiking boots, rain jackets, rain pants, wetsuits, fishing rods, fishing lures, fleece pants, wool socks, foul weather gear.
• Marine adventure day-trips are not necessarily private excursions and groups may be paired with another group who share the same interests for the day.

• Exclusive use of the helicopter for the day, with a tailored and flexible itinerary.
• Guided activities which could include: sightseeing, glacier tours, coastal beach visits, alpine hiking, ridgeline tours, heli-tours, heli-fishing*, heli-paddle boarding* and more … the sky is the limit! (*activities with an additional cost)
• High quality adventure gear including: hiking boots, stream boots, fishing waders, rain jackets, rain pants, wetsuits, spin fishing rods, fishing lures and flies, fleece pants and wool socks.
• Gourmet picnic lunch in an amazing location (glacier, mountaintop, streamside, beach, etc.), complete with wine and beer.
• A-Star helicopters typically seat 5 guests comfortably but can accommodate up to 6 guests if there are children in the group and dependent on the total weight – if the group weight exceeds the legal limit for the machine, an additional helicopter will be required. For these reasons, we may request the guest’s weight prior to trip confirmation and for safety reasons, guests may also be required to be weighed at Nimmo Bay.

• Individual wellness treatments such as deep tissue and relaxation massages, scrubs, Ayurvedic treatments and Shiatsu massage can be booked at the lodge based on availability.
• Each experience is tailored to suit the needs of the guest and includes a consultation with an experienced practitioner.
• Individual treatments can be pre-booked or a bespoke, multi-day wellness experience can be designed by the team.

The Romance in the Wild enhancement package includes a romantic in-cabin amenities kit, a private dining experience, a privately guided wilderness excursion and other special touches designed by the Nimmo team. Additional a la carte options include:

• Roses placed in the room at a specified time.
• Pre-booked couple’s massage.
• Private hands-on yoga/stretch class.
• Wedding vow renewal ceremony.
• Private early morning visit to the floating sauna.
• Breakfast in bed.
• Cocktail mixing class, local gin tasting or BC wine tasting flight.
• Romantic culinary experience in a remote location.

The Forest Journey enhancement is perfect for individuals, couples, families or groups. The Forest Journey is a customized day dedicated to wellness. The tailored experience brings the guest on an intentional walk through the Rainforest, allowing the natural elements to help heal and empower the soul. This experience is topped off with a personalised closing ceremony to honour your journey. Whether the need is to let go of what is no longer serving, to fill–up and recharge, or to find connection with yourself, one another or the surroundings, mother nature will show up to guide the journey.

Please note that travel to and from Nimmo Bay is not included in packages, but the Nimmo Bay team can make all arrangements.
Nimmo Bay offers a seamless travel option from Vancouver to Nimmo Bay, via Port Hardy, by private charter. The charter flights depart Vancouver in the afternoon and return to Vancouver in the evening. Prices start at £1092 per person round trip.
If you are travelling by private vehicle to Port Hardy, you may only need the Port Hardy to Nimmo Bay portion of the trip. Prices start at £390 per person round trip.