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Last update: April 2023

Located in Egmont, British Columbia, West Coast Wilderness Lodge is an award-winning venue that specializes in creating lasting memories by hosting waterfront weddings and special events. The idyllic property features a picturesque backdrop of British Columbia's wild fjords, which are sure to take your breath away. Situated near Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park and overlooking Sechelt Inlet, this scenic spot is perfect for adventurous couples who want to exchange vows in the wilderness. This venue welcomes couples and their loved ones to celebrate with them from May 1st to early October.

Facilities and capacity

West Coast Wilderness Lodge is ideal for weekend getaways full of excellent wine, scrumptious food, and dazzling views with up to 110 loved ones. The facilities found at this waterfront venue include the Main Lodge with its majestic decks and spacious dining room. The main deck overlooks the Sechelt Inlet and can be used for heartfelt "I do"s and starlit dancing. The side patio offers an alternative ceremony space with a winding wisteria vine that remains lush throughout the season. This space is also perfect for post-ceremony cocktail hours and will be available as a seating area with fireplace lounges and hanging string lights during your event. The dining room has vaulted high ceilings and a wall of windows framed in hardwood to match dazzling floors. The accents of this room will provide a unique and warm ambiance for you and your guests. Receptions could also be held on the beach by a campfire or on the waterfront for backyard BBQs. If you're dreaming of a more intimate celebration, the venue's private dining patio is ideal for guestlists of 10 or fewer people.

Services Offered

The West Coast Wilderness Lodge takes a hands-on approach to wedding planning and will work closely with you to create your dream event. In our experience over the last 15-plus years, we understand the importance of catering to each of our couples' unique wishes. With our team by your side, we can guarantee that all details of your big day will come together seamlessly. We offer various services and amenities to bring your bespoke vision to life. Banquet tables, chairs, linens, china, and more are available, and our staff can provide set-up and clean-up services. For your ceremony, additional seating and a wooden arch can also be provided. To further simplify the planning process, our team has carefully curated numerous wedding packages for you and your partner to consider.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Beach
Country club
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Marina
Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

Classic
Coastal
Country
Eclectic
Garden
Glamorous
Modern
Nautical
Rustic
Vintage
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink

What event items are available?

Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Chair covers
Dance floor
Furniture
Chairs
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,400

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$4,300

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Parking

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$217

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$228

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$11

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$11

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)
Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
House wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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4.9 out of 5 rating
18 reviews
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100% Recommended by couples
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Erin G. Sent on 12/02/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing Spot to Tie the Knot

WCWL was phenomenal setting for our intimate elopement last September. The setting was stunning, staff were approachable and respectful, our family all had a great time!
Robyn
Robyn K. Sent on 18/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement Party

The WCWL staff were amazing, planning this event was simple and easy. We were able to pick out menu and we even had a few signature drinks that the bartender created just for us. We had the whole patio to ourselves with a view of the beautiful straight. I would definitely suggest this venue to anyone planning a wedding or engagement party.
Seleena
Seleena F. Sent on 30/09/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Stunning Venue

My husband and I had the pleasure of getting married at the WCWL. It did not disappoint. We stayed for a total of 2 nights at the lodge and it was beautiful. Our even coordinator walked us through the whole process as we planned our wedding. She was very helpful with all of the information etc. Everything went as planned and I had not one thing to worry about. The food was spectacular. All of our guests could not stop talking about how amazing the food was. We will definitely be coming back for our honeymoon next year.
Aurora
Aurora G. Sent on 21/10/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

September 21, 2019

WCWL was a dream venue! Perfect place to gather friends and family for a weekend of celebration. From the moment we booked until our wedding weekend everything was so smoothly handled. Communication with the venue is easy and fast, the food was delicious, the views beautiful and and the whole experience one we will forever remember! We were able to fully enjoy every minute of the weekend knowing that WCWL are experts at what they do. We worked with makeup and DJ from their suggested vendor and it was great.
We highly recommend this venue!
Tanis
Tanis M. Sent on 20/10/2019
4.4 out of 5 rating

Wonderful weekend

Our wedding at WCWL was amazing! Everything went seamlessly at each event throughout the weekend. We had a bit of rain during a couple of our events and the lodge still delivered a beautiful outdoor experience. Our guests were thrilled with their food and overall accommodations throughout the weekend! Will be going back to the lodge for many years to come.
David
David P. Sent on 27/10/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful location & great service

We are both from outside of BC but have lived here for nearly 10 years. When we started looking for a venue for our wedding, we were trying to find a location that reflected what we love about BC, somewhere that gave our out-of-province family and friends a taste of BC and our local guests a great weekend.

When we were recommended to check out WCWL we had friends nearby and thought we would go take a look. Pulling in to the parking lot you are faced with a nice rustic looking lodge and well-maintained landscaping, which was nice but we had seen other places with similar looks. Once we walked through reception and into the main dining room with its high ceiling and large windows overlooking the Narrows and mountains and forest, we knew there and then that this was the place for us.

The rest of the tour confirmed it but we were all in already. The patio deck, the dining room the lounge room, the fire pit and dock area, all worked perfectly for what we wanted to achieve.

Genevieve was good to work with and they have great packages for you to choose from depending on what you want to do. Communication leading up to the event was good and over the actual weekend, the staff were amazing and very helpful.

We had ~100 people for our wedding and we held it in June. People arrived on Friday afternoon, we had a welcome BBQ that evening down by the water so all our guests could get to know one another, the ceremony on Saturday afternoon and people left Sunday morning. It fit our group well, with us using the Back Eddy and Bathgate resorts nearby to house the guests that couldn't fit into the WCWL.

The food at both the BBQ and the dinner was delicious with something for everyone.

We did luck out on the weather but I believe it would have been a great weekend even it had rained.

Our guests could not have been happier. We are an active couple so many of our guests are too. Throughout the weekend, many of our guests made use of the next-door boat tours and kayaking, the Skookumchuck Narrows hike, and other activities in the area. What we hoped was that our guests would feel like they had a mini-vacation for themselves and not just attending a wedding. I believe we achieved that.

The photographs we got were amazing as anywhere you pointed a camera there was another stunning vista.

We stayed an additional night to decompress and soak it all in a little and the comment my newly minted partner made summed up the whole experience, "The weekend delivered"

Thank you to all the staff at WCWL. It has made choosing an anniversary trip location, remarkably simple.
Mariane
Mariane L. Sent on 24/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect elopement

The WCWL went above and beyond to make our day as smooth and enjoyable as possible. They met all our expectations and more, over-delivering on their promises. The views are breath-taking and make for stunning photographs, the staff is very friendly and accommodating, and our wedding coordinator Genevieve was always at our disposal and promptly answered any of our questions. All of our meals at the lodge as well as the wedding cake were delicious!! We couldn't have been happier with our venue choice!
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Allysha W. Sent on 03/11/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Dream Come True

The west coast wilderness lodge, along with it’s staff, created the most beautiful location for our wedding. We went and looked at the venue in May when they are doing some small Reno’s and we fell in love with the place. So when we arrived for our wedding and everything was set up, it surpassed ALL expectations. The beauty is breathtaking. The food is SCRUMPTIOUS; absolutely delicious, a huge hit! The staff were all so friendly, helpful, and had fun beside us- all while maintaining professionalism. I want to take a moment to thank Genevieve (our wedding coordinator) who was absolutely amazing. She was so helpful and goes out of her way to make sure your vision comes to fruition. She would even reply to me when she was on vacation!
The rooms are amazing, the views are amazing, the food was amazing, the experience was amazing! I wish I had a better word than amazing. It was a dream come true. I’m looking forward to coming back to visit. All my guests definitely couldn’t stop commenting on how amazing the venue was.
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Megan T. Sent on 30/11/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautifully amazing

WCWL was the absolute perfect destination wedding. You get the best of both the sea and the forest. The staff amazing, friendly and completely bend over backwards to make your wedding feel special. Not to mention the easiest planning for a wedding ever! The flowers were better then I could have ever imagined and the cake ans dinner super delicious.
Between the incredible staff and breathtaking natural scenery, our wedding will be forever memorable and the pictures spectacular.
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Melissa M. Sent on 24/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement Wedding for 15 People

Such a fantastic wedding day! The location was breathtaking. We spent the morning swimming in a nearby lake and were blessed with gorgeous weather, the afternoon ceremony was great (my only complaint was the arch - when it said they provided one I assumed it would be decorated. Had I known I would have decorated it myself so it was a bit of a shock/disappointment when I walked down to see just a huge wooden arch with no white cloth or flowers on it), dinner was also great and that evening we went down to the beach with the luminescent plankton. We also loved our room and wish we could have stayed longer !
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Awards

18

West Coast Wilderness Lodge Real Weddings

Jade & Brodie
174 Photos · 28/Aug/2022
Seleena & David
15 Photos · 23/Sep/2019
Sarah & Harky
58 Photos · 15/Jun/2019
Bicky & Carlie
37 Photos · 01/Jul/2012
The Inlets Plated Package
The Inlets Buffet Package
The Lodge Plated Package
The Lodge Buffet Package
The Skookumchuck Plated Package
The Skookumchuck Buffet Package

Meet the team

Genevieve Robichaud
Genevieve Robichaud
Event Coordinator

As a family run business I have grown up with the lodge as my own back yard. Being a part of the lodge team and seeing the behind the scenes of their events is what inspired me to pursue Event Coordinating as my career.

I studied Event Marketing at BCIT and have worked my way up over the past 10 years to manage the events with the lodge. I am a very hands on with all of our couples, and take every patience to guide you through the planning process. It is no joke that planning a wedding is like taking on a second job, so I have always done my best to help our couples take a load off.

In my personal life, I am an avid traveler. I have used the benefit of working seasonally to my advantage and been fortunate enough to visit many countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and Central America. I enjoy traveling with friends but have also gone solo on trips as well. In addition to my backpacking experiences, I have been able to be apart of an animal volunteer program in South Africa, and I have spent time as aupair in Germany.

At home I spend time with my friends, close knit family, and of course my dog Buddy. My hobbies include, dog walks on the dike, snowbaording, hiking, reading, and dining out.

I hope that you will choose the lodge as your Wedding venue, as it would be a pleasure to meet you and to work alongside you to make your dream wedding come true! I am passionate about my career in events, and connecting with people throughout all avenues of my life, hopefully we will connect soon!

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6649 Maple Rd V0N 1N0 Egmont (British Columbia)
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