Cedar Coast Centre

We are currently closed and no longer taking bookings for the 2025 season

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What we stand for

Vision

Our vision is to preserve ecological health by providing a comfortable space for people to relax, learn, and play in a nature-based setting. Spending time in nature deepens our sense of connection to the ecosystems we inhabit, and leaves us more inclined to preserve these ecosystems.   

What We Offer

Experience & Location

We are located on the beautiful shoreline of Vargas Island, just a 15 minute boat ride from Tofino, British Columbia. With a fine balance of remoteness, accessibility and comfort, our off-grid retreat centre is ideally situated for nature-based field trips, retreats, workshops, weddings and private gatherings.  

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Facilities & Activities

We offer comfortable tent-cabin accommodations and a variety of fun and relaxing activities to make the most of your stay at Cedar Coast. 

Accommodations

Cedar Coast accommodations are in ocean-view tent cabins with wood stoves, private en-suite bathrooms, and comfortable beds with organic mattresses. Tent cabins were constructed using salvaged materials and furnished with a mix of custom salvaged wood and second hand furniture.

Education Programs

Cedar Coast offers a variety of in-house, place-based ecology programs for guests and visiting school groups. We also welcome independent education groups looking for the perfect place to host their own courses, workshops and retreats.

Activities

Activities at Cedar Coast include yoga, hiking, kayaking, beach walks, art making, fishing off the rocks, basketball, volleyball, badminton, board games, bocci, campfire, gardening, and tide pool exploration.



Dining

We offer full catering services that prioritize local, organic, healthy and delicious foods. Catering includes three meals each day that feature locally harvested seafood and fresh local produce. We do not serve liquor but guests may bring their own beer and wine. 

Amenities

Relax and enjoy in our cedar sauna cabin & take a cold plunge directly into the pacific ocean. Freshen up in our open air shower house. Cozy up with a cup of tea and a good book in the library.



Transportation

We offer round trip boat transportation between Tofino, B.C. and our location on Vargas Island.







EXPERIENCES

Available Activities
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Try Sailing course

+10 yrs old

A fun hands-on course to enjoy being on the water while learning basic sailing skills. aimed to provide candidates with basic introductory knowledge for crewing a vessel (monohull or catamaran) up to 15 meters in inland or coastal waters <5 miles offshore during daylight hours in moderate wind and sea conditions.
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Yoga & Meditation

+10 yrs old

Depending on whether you want to regain energy, relieve stress or just relax, we offer different type of yoga classes : Kundalini - Yin or Family Yoga. The Shoreline deck offers a relaxing, oceanview location for yoga classes. On rainy days, classes can be moved to the multi-purpose room with heated floors.
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Private Fishing Charter

All Ages

Head out with an experienced fishing guide to the waters of Vancouver Island’s West coast, where salmon, lingcod, halibut and tuna are found in abundance. Our guides adhere to the highest standards of sustainable fishing practices. Trips are typically 4-5hrs.

Choose Your Stay

Accommodations
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Oceanview Grand Tents

4 Person Capacity

The Oceanview Grand is perfect for a family of up to 4 with a King bed for parents and a bunk bed for kids. This tent is also perfect for couples looking for an expansive space to lounge, as the bunk bed collapses into a daybed to create a cozy, romantic interior. 
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Oceanview King Tents

2 Person

The Oceanview King is perfect for couples wanting ample space to sleep, cozy up in front of the fire and sit at the double wide desk that looks out over Clayoquot Sound.
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Oceanview Queen Tent

2 Person

The Oceanview Queen is perfect for couples and individuals looking for ample space to rest, relax and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Clayoquot Sound right out the window.

Our Programs

Education

Throughout the Spring and Fall seasons we deliver place-based ecology programs for k-12 and university school groups. 

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Our Location

Facilities

Our off-grid, boat access facility includes comfortable wall tent accommodations, a large dining hall, living room, library, classroom, gymnasium, field lab, shower house, hand-crafted barrel sauna and cold water plunge pool.

The People behind Cedar Coast

Our Team

Cedar Coast is lucky to have a passionate team who is dedicated to preserving and sharing this place. Being stewards of our home, we wish to deliver the best possible immersive nature experiences for all of our guests.

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Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and honour the traditional territories of the Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, and ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations. In the spirit of truth, healing and reconciliation, Cedar Coast Art and Ecology invites all visitors to join us as respectful guests in this unceded Nuu-chah-nulth Ha’huulthii.