Increasingly, Canadian businesses are seeking unique, experience-driven retreats for their teams and leadership groups. Hybrid work, burnout concerns, and a desire for more meaningful connection is behind this shift. And many of these businesses are finding corporate inspiration at the Wickaninnish Inn, on Vancouver Island’s rugged and wild west coast.
Affectionately known as “The Wick,” the Inn is perfectly set near Tofino on the edge of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, surrounded by ancient rainforest and the Pacific Ocean. It offers unparalleled views and access to nature and is the perfect place to connect. When the elements are dramatic outside, teams naturally draw closer inside. Through the fall and winter storm season, guests of the Wickaninnish get a front row seat to nature’s power. There is nothing like it. Gale force winds. Giant waves. Lively skies. Few places are better situated to inspire creativity.
Relax and reinvigorate the mind
The quiet majesty of storm season eliminates city distractions, allowing for deep focus, meaningful strategy sessions, and genuine, fireside reconnection that simply can’t happen in a standard city conference room. The inn offers meeting spaces for large and small groups with one-of-a-kind views. Floor-to-ceiling windows invite the warmth of natural light, windows that open, so you can breathe in the fresh, Pacific air, and spaces equipped with the latest tech to maximize productivity and ensure successful business meetings.
Guests at the Wickaninnish get a front row seat to nature’s power.
Elevate your itinerary with highly exclusive, private group settings that feel less like business dinners and more like curated experiences. Invite your team for an intimate dinner in Howard’s Wine Cellar, surrounded by thousands of exceptional vintages. Host a breakfast, breakout session, or sunset reception in the Salal Room or Shoreline Terrace, where sweeping views down Chesterman Beach, roaring King Tides, and a cozy fireplace provide an unforgettable backdrop.
Closer than you think
Reward your team with a true incentive. Nearly every guestroom at the Inn offers stunning vistas of the Pacific surf directly from a private soaker tub and next to a fireplace. It is a deeply restorative, individual sanctuary that serves as a powerful reset. And we know it’s not all about work. Your group can enjoy the full-service Ancient Cedars Spa and award-winning cuisine in The Pointe Restaurant, featuring sweeping 240-degree views of the ocean. Need team-building ideas and special activities for your team? The Inn’s Special Events Team have you covered.
It feels remote at the Wickaninnish Inn, yet it’s close to British Columbia’s urban centres. Harbour Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines offer the convenience of year-round service from Vancouver. And it’s less than a three-hour drive from the ferry terminal in Nanaimo. Attending a conference or event in Vancouver, or elsewhere on Vancouver Island? The Wickaninnish Inn is the perfect add-on experience for pre or post stays.
At The Inn, you get the whole package. Exceptional spaces for your business meeting, unbelievable scenery, first-class accommodation and dining, and access to unique activities. It’s an experience your valued team will remember for years to come.
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