Situated within the Naa’Waya’Sum Coastal Gardens (a 12-acre property of stunning coastal rainforest!), the the IISAAK Ecolodge is a 12-room guest house and space for connection and learning. The Ecolodge can comfortably host 11 guests in private rooms, or up to 20 guests when rooms are arranged for couples and shared occupancy.
Nestled in paradise, the IISAAK Ecolodge has the feel of a cozy guesthouse with a mix of private and shared facilities. It includes two suites with private washrooms, four rooms with shared “jack and jill” washrooms, and five rooms that use shared washroom facilities. One room is reserved for the lodgekeeper.
Guests have access to the Ecolodge’s large activity room (capacity 35) and dining/lounge area (capacity 30). The lodge is equipped with a commercial kitchen, operated by culinary staff. Simple and affordable meals are available for those interested.
Guests may also enjoy the Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens during daylight hours at no extra cost!
The IISAAK Ecolodge offers flexible accommodation options to meet a range of needs. Guests may book the entire Ecolodge for exclusive use, reserve multiple rooms for smaller groups, or book individual rooms for solo journeys and personal retreats. A minimum two-night stay is required for all indivual bookings. A minimum three-night stay is required for group bookings.
We welcome world travellers, field schools, corporate or yoga retreats, family gatherings, and — most importantly — individuals and groups seeking to learn about Indigenous cultural practices connected to nature stewardship. Learn more by visiting our Bookings Page.
The Ecolodge is the heart of the Clayoquot Campus. Its mandate is to support and uphold Indigenous knowledge systems, worldviews, and governance through capacity building and public education.
**Our facility is operated by an educational non-profit, with all proceeds going to support nature stewardship, where Indigenous knowledge and Western science come together in service of the betterment of all.**
The Ecolodge is an alcohol-free facility that supports wellbeing and respectful experiences, and just steps away, our Cafe offers non-alcoholic beer and wine thoughtfully paired with the culinary creations of celebrated and award-winning Canadian chef Lisa Ahier.
Guests of our Ecolodge may access the čukʷaa haʔuk cafe, led by Chef Lisa Ahier. At the heart of the Cafe is a simple yet powerful philosophy: wholesome, natural ingredients with ancient wisdom for better living.
Guests may also visit our onsite Carving Facility & Gallery. Indigenous stewardship of lands and waters includes the continuation of ancient practices of carving and wood working, as exemplified through the legacy of the Carving On The Edge Festival who gives life to our Carving Facility.
In 2024-2025, the IISAAK Ecolodge underwent a deep energy retrofit and accessibility upgrade. The lodge is now a net-zero energy facility and welcoming to persons of all physical abilities.
The renovation project was funded in part by the Government of Canada. It was completed in partnership with RJC Engineers and Farmer Construction Ltd., and with the support of NumberTen Architectural Group, AES Engineering, AME Consulting Group, and Weir Design and Engineering. Read more
