Dispatches from the archipelago

Experience the soothing power of nature with our new wellness space, designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and awaken your senses.

We put together some of our favourite things about June at Farewell Harbour and what makes it such a special time to visit!

Take a moment to learn about the sounds, patterns and colours of nature and how they have a deep connection to us

Learn more about the surprising benefits of cold water swimming and why immersing yourself can help your body both inside and out!

Farewell Harbour has a long history. Tim tells the story of how this part of the world was named.

Roan wrote this piece as a school assignment and we thought it was so good it deserved a place on our website

In a fast-paced and interconnected world, our sense of place often becomes diluted or overshadowed by the demands of modern life

Forest Fungi are an important part in any forest ecosystem. Read more about how they reproduce, recycle nutrients, and work in symbiosis with others!

Discover more about the turbulent history of sea otters in British Columbian waters.

Find out more about Pacific wild salmon. This post covers their diverse, intriguing ecology and why they're so important for our ecosystem!

Find out how the humpback whale, Hammerhead, got named! This is one of our favourite stories to tell at Farewell Harbour Lodge.

Check out Chef Dylan's recipe for his delicious homemade tomato basil soup!

Join us on an imaginary journey into the Great Bear Rainforest, and maybe along the way you'll learn some ecology!

Winter is the time of year when we reflect on the past before looking ahead.

See what guide Sylvie was up to this summer when she wasn't out guiding!

Meet Cecil and Marisa, our winter caretakers, and get a glimpse into their winter life at Farewell Harbour Lodge.

We put together a quick, easy guide to help you better understand what to expect when you go bear viewing with Farewell Harbour Lodge!

We uncovered a recipe from the past and had to share it with you! Enjoy with a crisp white wine in the sunshine!

We are lucky to have some very talented friends, who also happen to be professional photographers! We asked them for some of their top tips!

Find out more about whale watching in the Broughton Archipelago, from what you should bring with you to the best time of year to visit!

There are many stories that came together for Farewell Harbour Lodge to be where it is now. Ryne Brockway, co-owner and friend, tells us his.

There are many ways in which we find escape. We look at how engaging all of your senses can help to switch off the outside pressures in a more mindful way.

Tim tells us a Valentines Day story of how he and Kelli met and fell in love on this wild west coast.

Our rainforests are home to so much life! One of our guides, Marlie, helps us to notice the smaller things that are vital to its survival.

One of our guests' all time favourites! We get asked for this recipe more than any other, so here it is to enjoy from home.

One of our kayak guides, Becca, tells us why this is her favourite way to get even closer to nature and experience the Broughton Archipelago at its best.

Things to do locally! Why not take an excursion to Sointula to learn about its pioneer history, whale-rubbing beaches, historic lighthouse and more?

A few things to look out for when bear viewing with our guides at Farewell Harbour. We look at some of the main differences between black bears and grizzlies.

We believe Forest Bathing can be a powerful balm to our over-stretched, overly digital lives and we offer it as an option on all of our packages.