We could practically smell the campfire smoke as we set out to design this unique Outer Shores Lodge featured stay for September 25th to 29th. Adventure meets relaxation on the rugged coastline of the Pacific for Shores, Spores, and S'mores, showcasing the diversity of experiences waiting for you out here and featuring guest scientist, forest ecologist and mushroom expert Andy Mackinnon, who ‘wrote the book’ on BC Mushrooms, as well as the authoritative books on all of BC's plants and trees.

The first days of autumn are, for many west coasters, our favourite time of year. The days are typically warm and clear, the ocean is calm, wildlife is abundant, night comes a little earlier, and the first scattered showers of the rainy season bring the rainforest to life, especially the mushrooms.

This stay overlaps with the renowned Bamfield Fungus Festival. Outer Shores Lodge guests are invited to join festival activities in addition to our lodge offerings, including guided rainforest walks, boat excursions, searches for bears feeding on salmon, thrilling kayaking expeditions along the rocky shoreline, and snorkelling in kelp forests, while soaking in the breathtaking scenery of the Pacific Ocean and the myriad creatures who call this place home.

A September stay at Outer Shores Lodge is curated especially for those individuals with a true passion for the perfect combination of relaxation, natural history, and exploration.

Expand your knowledge of the local ecosystem with our wildlife learning sessions and interpretive walks led by knowledgeable guides. Discover the secrets of the forest floor as you join our expert naturalists on mushroom hunts, uncovering a fascinating array of fungi hidden beneath the canopy. In fact, our region is so well-renowned for its famous fungi that mushroom connoisseurs from around the world gather here each year for the annual Bamfield Mushroom Festival.

And as the sun prepares to dip below the horizon each evening, we’ll come together on the lookout bluff to drink in the mesmerizing sunsets, then gather around the campfire for a quintessential west coast experience as we roast marshmallows and indulge in delicious s'mores, swapping stories of our daily discoveries as we sit fireside under the star-studded sky, serenaded by the rhythmic crash of the waves before tucking into bed for some ‘Outer Snores’.

We invite you to experience the best of west coast adventure and relaxation with Outer…Shores, Spores, and S'mores. Book your stay today and embark on an unforgettable journey of exploration and relaxation in the heart of Vancouver Island's wild and rugged landscape.

Price: 4-nights, $2,450 based on double occupancy. Single, double, triple, and quadruple occupancy available (inquire for pricing and details).