A Perfect Friends & Family Getaway
Drive west along one of the most scenic highways in Canada and through the spectacular mountainous landscape of Strathcona and the village of Gold River towards Moutcha Bay. Only 2 hours by road from Campbell River on Vancouver Island is Moutcha Bay Resort, nestled on the sheltered waters of magnificent Nootka Sound.
Moutcha Bay Resort, BC offers a range of accommodation options for your friends & family getaway. We are pleased to offer a wilderness adventure for every type of guest, whether you are looking to experience the west coast from the comfort of a warm tent or luxurious oceanfront yurt. From the moment you arrive at the resort, our knowledgeable team have a goal of providing you with flawless and friendly service for your entire stay.
Full Service RV Campground
Our rainforest campground in Moutcha Bay has 28 spacious treed campsites for your tent or RV, all serviced with water and power and accessible to well-maintained washhouses with flush toilets and hot showers. Five newly built waterfront camping yurts offer guests a comfortable camping experience with the convenience of fresh linens and daily housekeeping.
Modern, Comfortable Accommodations
Or choose one of our modern two-storey guest suites in the main lodge, most of which include kitchen facilities and various sleeping configurations. The luxury yurts and chalets at Moutcha Bay Resort are perennial favourites, with gorgeous West Coast ocean views and plenty of space for the whole family to relax and enjoy. All of our guest rooms, luxury yurts and chalets include fresh linens, full bathrooms, and daily housekeeping.
Adventures and Amenities
A range of activities and services are available to the outdoors lover at Moutcha Bay Resort, including professional fishing charters for prized Chinook and halibut, rental boats, Wildlife & Heritage Tours, Sea Kayak Tours, kayak & SUP rentals, children’s playground with zipline, gift shop, communal barbecues, boat launch & moorage, dock shack, fuel sales, licensed fish processing facility, year-round boat storage, student education programs, and more. Or simply relax and take in the West Coast views!
The historic Nootka Sound area is home to countless hiking and ATV trails, gorgeous cave systems, well-maintained boardwalks, and the walkable villages of Gold River and Tahsis. Magnificent forested mountains, pristine freshwater lakes and rivers make the region an outdoors lover’s paradise. The famed 40-kilometre Nootka Trail offers a memorable challenge to backpackers every year. For history lovers, the area is considered to be the birthplace of British Columbia as Captain James Cook was the first European to set foot on BC soil in the spring of 1778. Nootka Sound was also the site of the historically important Nootka Crisis in the late 18th century and it has been home to a National Historic Site, Yuquot, since 1923.
Amazing Fishing in Nootka Sound
And of course, anglers will find themselves landed in a fishing mecca at Moutcha Bay Resort, BC. Whether you are bringing your own boat, renting one from our fleet, or fishing with one of our professional guides, the salmon and bottom fishing in Nootka Sound is downright fantastic. If you are bringing your own boat, our onsite boat launch is complimentary to registered guests. Moutcha Bay Resort is central to the most consistent fishing anywhere on the west coast of BC with enormous migratory and homebound salmon runs every year. If you’d like to bring your catch home perfectly filleted and packaged, drop it off with the friendly team at our government certified fish processing facility, located in the lodge.
Dine at the Conuma Grill Restaurant
During your stay, unwind at the Conuma Grill on the main floor of the lodge. Our licensed restaurant offers an affordable, locally-sourced menu with a la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Take in the evening ocean views over a glass of B.C. wine or local craft beer. We would love to serve you.
Getting to Moutcha Bay
Fly in directly to our docks, arrive by boat or drive in from Campbell River. Ask us for more information regarding your travel options. We hope to see you soon at Moutcha Bay Resort in Nootka Sound!
Moutcha Bay Resort has wheelchair-accessible accommodation.
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