Location
In pristine wilderness teeming with wildlife in British Columbia, Canada, anchored along the shore of Barnard Harbour, Princess Royal Island (which has no permanent inhabitants or structures), in the heart of the world's largest remaining tract of temperate rainforest. About 50 miles north of Bella Bella.

The Lodge
A floating luxury wilderness lodge built of native pine, fir, cedar and stone on a 100 x 60 square foot barge, with 17 guests rooms and suites, wrap-around deck with spectacular views, spa, Jacuzzi and plunge pool.

Operation
May through September. The lodge is towed from its winter home in Prince Rupert to its summer operational location in Barnard Harbour.

Ownership
The Morita family of Japan

Accessibility
From Vancouver Airport, guests are flown by private charter to Bella Bella, where they board a floatplane for a scenic transfer to the lodge's front door. Round-trip air transportation from Vancouver is included in the cost of packages.

The Dining Room
Features ocean views on two sides, large open fireplace, and family/group dining, or if preferred the option of individual dining. Capacity of 28 guests

The Great Room
The gathering and relaxing area features a cathedral-height ceiling, ocean views, comfortable leather sofas, oversize armchairs and a large double-sided open fireplace.

Game Room/Meeting Room
The game room features shuffleboard, a large card table, darts and a fly-tying table. The game room can be converted to an executive boardroom or small meeting room with a maximum capacity of 28.

Accommodations
The lodge offers 17 guest rooms, including three suites, all of which feature in-room bathrooms with deep Osaka tubs and showers, and the ultimate in luxurious linens, towels and robes. The guest rooms are configured as follows:

1 Standard Room (one king-size bed)
13 Standard Rooms (one king-size bed/two twin-size beds)
2 Junior Suites (one king-size bed, one queen-size bed)
Princess Royal Suite (living room with fireplace, dining room, powder room, master bedroom, dressing room, bathroom with Jacuzzi, shower, adjoining bedroom with king-size bed)

Staff/Guests
Thirty staff members attend to guests, including the lodge manager, a guest host, the wilderness guides, and the chef and kitchen and serving staff. The lodge accommodates a maximum of 28 guests.

Experiences
Professional wilderness guides offer interpretative hikes, sea kayaking, beach combing, heli-hiking, whale watching, wildlife viewing, star gazing, floatplane tours, fly-tying instruction and cultural tours with the indigenous Gitga'at. The region is home of the rare cream-colored 'Spirit Bear' and local native guides lead bear-viewing searches in September. Saltwater trolling and fly-fishing are also offered, as well as remote freshwater heli fly-fishing.

Wildlife
The area is teeming with wildlife including orcas and humpback whales, black bears, Kermode bears (a type of black bear, also known as the Spirit Bear and which is more rare than the panda, with a double recessive gene responsible for its creamy white coloring), seals, sea lions, sea otters and eagles.

Dining
Gourmet dining, featuring local and regional organic produce and fresh seafood, is included complete with champagne upon arrival, award-winning wines and an open bar.

The Spa
Features a full menu of signature treatments, enjoyed either in-spa or in-room, including massage, body wraps, aromatherapy and reflexology. Among the facilities are a treadmill, sauna, steam room, cold plunging tub and hot tub.

Weather
In the summer, temperatures range from 70°B 80°F during the day and 50B 60°F at night.

What to Bring
Guests should pack comfortable, casual clothes adaptable to the summer temperatures, and a swimsuit for the Jacuzzi or one of the many alpine lakes. For guests interested in land expeditions, hiking boots or shoes and a water-resistant windbreaker are highly recommended. The lodge is totally isolated, so guests need to remember to bring prescriptions, sunscreen and plenty of film for their cameras. King Pacific Lodge provides everything for ocean and fly fishing excursions, including insulated flotation raingear.

Managing Director
Michael Uehara


CONTACT INFORMATION

King Pacific Lodge, A Rosewood Resort
Mailing Address: 255 West 1st Street, Ste 214, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7M 3G8
T 604.987.5452 or toll-free 888.592.5464
F 604.987.5472
info@kingpacificlodge.com