Wickaninnish Inn

08/19/2026

That feeling of "coming home" when you enter your room at the Inn, whether for a first stay or a fifth, is something that emanates from every detail.

08/17/2026

Venus (also known as the "Evening Star") shining clear above the Western horizon.

From the Perseid meteor shower peaking last week, to the number of different planets that can be seen brightly dotting the sky throughout the summer months, the lack of light pollution in Tofino creates a perfect canvas for viewing astronomical events on clear evenings.

08/13/2026

Chapter One: Borrowed Light

After the endless amount of heart, dedication, and hard work our opening team invested into ensuring the Inn was ready to welcome guests on August 9th, 1996, they imagined that come evening, they'd finally have a moment to pause and take it all in.

But opening night had other plans.

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08/10/2026

Long before our doors opened 30 years ago, the Wickaninnish Inn began as a dream.

But bringing that dream to life was a story of its own (and not one without its challenges).

Hear from a number of our opening team members who were there from the very beginning, as they look back on the unforgettable days leading up to August 9th, 1996.

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08/09/2026

Today, August 9th, marks 30 years since we first welcomed guests through our carved cedar doors.

If you have ever celebrated an important milestone with us at the Inn, you may know just how much we cherish making these celebrations as special as possible. We are endlessly grateful for all our guests who have shared such moments with the Inn throughout the last three decades.

In honour of our 30th anniversary, we'll be inviting you, our guests, to celebrate with us. Whether you are staying with us at the Inn in the coming year or you are following along from home, we are very much looking to celebrating with you.

Today is only the beginning 🥂

08/08/2026

In just two days, we'll be celebrating 30 years of the Wickaninnish Inn.

After three decades, however, there are simply too many stories to tell in a single day.

So, throughout our 30th year, we’ll be sharing some of them here through The Wick Journal: a series of stories from the Inn’s history, with each month bringing a new chapter.

Coming Soon: Chapter One | Borrowed Light

08/06/2026

Before your evening at The Pointe Restaurant begins, take a moment to enjoy the view and take in the fresh, ocean air from the balcony of the Pointe Building lobby.

08/04/2026

Long before the Inn opened its doors, Chesterman Beach was already home.

In his latest note, Charles McDiarmid, our Maître de Maison, reflects on a lifetime spent along this coast - from the family cabin and grocery-laden beach walks, to the quiet moments he still enjoys here today.

Now recognized as one of the world’s best beaches, Chesterman has always meant something more to us than an accolade could capture.

Read Charles’ full note and discover the stories behind a place we’re grateful to call home:

This has been a season of recognition for the Wickaninnish Inn, and I find myself more grateful for what it represents than the recognition itself.

07/21/2026

Beach days are best spent just steps from your room.

📍 Chesterman Beach

07/17/2026

We’re honoured to be named the #2 resort in Canada in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.

Over 660,000 votes were cast this year by more than 207,000 readers across 10,088 total properties which makes this distinction beyond meaningful for us as a boutique, family owned and operated inn. To be included among the most respected resorts across the country, rated for location, service, food, value, and more, is a true reflection of our team’s unyielding dedication to thoughtful hospitality.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has stayed with us here at the Wickaninnish Inn, and to those who took the time to vote. Your support helps us continue doing what we love most - welcoming guests to this little corner of the West Coast.

📷 Marcus Paladino Photography