A locally owned Indigenous wilderness resort in Desolation Sound has earned national recognition from one of the world’s leading travel publications.

Klahoose Wilderness Resort placed 14th among Canada’s top resorts in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Owned by the Klahoose First Nation, it is the only resort owned by an Indigenous Nation among the 15 Canadian properties recognized this year.

Nearly 799,000 votes were submitted by travellers for the annual awards.

Located on Homfray Channel within the Klahoose First Nation’s traditional territory, the intimate resort features four lodge rooms and three cedar cabins.

Visitors can learn about Klahoose culture through activities, stories and traditional knowledge shared by the resort’s Indigenous hosts.

Other experiences include marine-wildlife tours, kayaking, paddleboarding and seasonal grizzly-bear viewing in Toba Inlet, along with meals prepared by the resort’s chefs.

Klahoose Chief Kevin Peacey says the recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from travellers and demonstrates that the Klahoose experience is resonating with visitors from around the world.

The remote resort is accessible by boat transfer from Lund or by seaplane.

See the full list at Condé Nast Traveler.