just spent a week at Denham Bay Resort and had an absolutely fantastic time! The remoteness of the…read morelocation provided the ideal setting to unwind and escape the stresses of our busy world. The accomodations were very comfortable and well-kept, and our hosts, Claudia and Joe, made us feel very welcome. we caught lots of fish, saw dolphins, sea lions, seals, sea otters, and innumerable seabirds., and everyone in our group - kids, adolescents, adults, and our dogs - enjoyed themselves immensely! Five stars , for sure, plus an extra star for that once-in-a-lifetime experience!!!

From the owner: Denham Bay is a small,summer wilderness resort with four vacation cabins for rent…read more It is an ideal destination for B.C. salmon fishing, sea kayaking tours, wilderness hiking and much more! Located on the mainland, just east of Frederick's Arm Here on northern Vancouver Island, you'll find many of the world-famous Discovery Islands. Stuart Island, Sonora, Dent Island and East & West Thurlow are all close to Denham Bay. Our comfortable, well-appointed cabins are suitable for both individuals and groups. Cabin features include a three-piece bathroom and panoramic deck. A fully equipped open kitchen offers magnificent views while you prepare culinary delights. You are invited to bring your own food to suit your culinary needs.

We stayed at Strongwater our very first night in British Colombia after a long day of driving and…read moreferrying from the Vancouver airport. This place has so much charm and character. First, let me say that leading up to our visit, my communications with the owner/operator were pretty lax and informal. I didn't get an official confirmation of my booking other than an informal back and forth inquiry email that later served as my confirmation. This same relaxed feel continued when we arrived. The property has 11 campsites and 7 cabins. We booked a cabin, which was very reasonably priced. When we arrived, we made our way up some stairs to the "office" having to side step at least six or seven chickens that were just hanging out on the stairs. Hilarious. There was a note on the door that said check-in at the Skookumbus (an old painted bus that serves as a little roadside food stand - cute!). There we found Cheyenne and a few friends and family all hanging out around a picnic table. She was very friendly (and as expected extremely casual and informal). We made our way to our cabin encountering all manner of farm animals - chickens, roosters and baby ducklings - cute! Once we saw our little cabin we fell in love! We were in No. 4 (see map), which was one of the most secluded. I will say that none of the sites (both campgrounds and cabins) are particularly secluded and a few of them are pretty much right on top of others. I think the understanding, though, is if you're staying here, you're doing it for the charm, the price-point and the community feel of it all, which Strongwater has in spades. We had a restful night sleep in our adorable little cabin, though the described King Bed was just two twin beds pushed together. There were a few moments of being stuck in the crack, but otherwise we stayed warm and really enjoyed the whole feel of it. Checkout was, once again, extremely informal. We approached Cheyenne the night before we were scheduled to leave (as we were getting up really early the next morning) and found her around a campfire up at the Skookumbus hanging out with family and friends (pretty much right where we left her, haha!). I essentially just handed her the cash for the room, which she then directed at some other responsible person in the circle that I hadn't previously met. We thanked everyone for the great time and that was it. Even though we were there for less than 24 hours, we really enjoyed our stay. Personally, I would have liked a bit more of an organized structure to the payment system and the check-in and check-out process, as well as a little less nonchalance towards their guests, but it didn't bother me too much! I just interpreted it as that laid back B.C. vibe. Definitely put this on your B.C. checklist!

If you are coming to visit or surf Skookumchuck - THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE!! Beautiful campground!…read moreWonderful people! And a location that is outstanding! An unforgettable vacation with Strongwater Campground being at the center of it.

We have been camping there for five years great spot but they need better maintenance! The men's…read morebathrooms are like prison cans. They don't maintain the grounds.

The scenery is STUNNING, but there was a weird vibe with the office staff and some of the annual…read moreguests clearly think they're "locals" aka strong sense of entitlement. I am happy to have finally camped here, and equally happy to cross it off my list in search of more friendlier trails. Much love to all.

This is an amazing location for a quiet get away. Wonderful nature experience and a cozy well…read moreequipped cottage.

Log Cabins are delightful!…read more What a way to spend nights before Christmas than in a little log cabin overlooking sea above the cliffs. Comfy cozy, everything was done right from the cabins signs, kitchen supplies to the cozy elk bathroom curtains and bedding on the hand carved beds. Brenda took good care of us start to finish, heading back in the spring to try out their tent glamping huts!

Really cool little place for dinner and drinks after a day on the water. Great service and view.read more

Shannon and Brian hosted me, and I had a wonderful accommodation; the Rooftop property. I traveled…read moresolo (45 year old woman traveler). Notable and Enjoyable-Much Appreciated: 1) e-Bike rental (wonderful)! 2) Side-by-Side experience with hike (didn't know I was permitted to drive, glad I was). 3) Clean and spacious accommodations with rooftop fireplace 4) Shannon available by text to help troubleshoot and to help me make special requests. Feedback: 1) Consider offering to help guests with luggage. Especially if standing near them when guest is attempting to unload. It's a courtesy and good customer service. At PointHouse, hosts helped unload luggage and also load. It made a huge difference in customer service. 2) In the future if power outages are planned (like it was for Sunday 9/14/25), consider giving a courtesy heads-up to inform the incoming guests. In my case, I arrived at 2:30 p.m. on a day where there was a "planned" electricity outtage due to needed service and I received no heads up whatsoever. That would have been beneficial before I came to the island so I could have brought food/dinner with me from the mainland, since that full day, the only restaurant on the island Texada Inn was closed that day by the time power would be restored at 7 p.m. I also pre-ordered the charcuterie board at arrival. However, the power outage also prevented it from being served since it would have gone bad. Point is, I couldn't eat that either. For those two reasons, no heads up and the inability to enjoy the pre-ordered charcuterie, I didn't have a traditional dinner or healthy food to eat. I was totally unprepared and had a few chips for dinner and didn't get to eat until the next day at about 12:30 a.m. (22 hours). The pre-planned outtage also meant that I had no heat in the accommodation until after 7 p.m. (had to sit in my car for warmth), and couldn't shower until after 7 p.m. when power was planned to be restored. IMPORTANT: That's not the hosts fault. I just could have used a courtesy heads-up about it all. May have chosen to stay on the mainland longer to enjoy a meal, pack a meal, go to shops etc.

Great place to stay, accommodations are clean and well-kept. Wonderful outdoor kitchen/ event…read morespace. The sauna, cold plunges and hot tub are a great way to relax after a long day exploring the beautiful island.