WELCOME TO OUR BOUTIQUE WILDERNESS LODGE
With its breathtaking scenery, romantic log cabins, world-class fishing, wild horses, hiking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, and relaxation.
LIKE NO RESORT
YOU'VE EXPERIENCED
Chaunigan Lake Lodge operates in the Xeni Gwet'in (Chilcotin) traditional territory, where wild horses have roamed for centuries, wildlife populations are protected from hunting and bears are sacred.
Your vacation time is precious, choose a setting that will leave footprints of an amazing vacation in your memory. At Chaunigan Lake Lodge you can expect stunning mountain scenery, spectacular lake views, and beautifully appointed hand-crafted log buildings. So, relax, unwind, and recharge! Hear the loon’s beautiful tremolo laughing call. The Eagle’s Wings beat as it swoops down and snatches a wild trout from the water. Enjoy the silence of the wilderness, the scent of wildflowers, and pine forests. Smile as you listen to the deep, soft hoots of the great horned owl outside your cozy cabin. Rediscover the primal glory of the wild.
A WARM SUNNY HIGH PLATEAU
WILDERNESS LODGE
Tucked into the lee edge of North America’s largest mountain range. Major icefields just ten miles away turn pink and orange as the sunsets.
A LAND WITHOUT LIMITS
DISCOVER YOUR ACTIVITIES
Chaunigan visitors hike alpine trails, fish the
pristine lake, canoe, kayak, paddle board, swim in crystal clear water, view wildlife and savour pine-scented forests, discovering the awe of nature's landscapes.
A vacation that will move your soul to dance, awaken new understandings of wisdom, make the sky more beautiful, and leave footprints of an amazing vacation on your heart.
Fishing
In the 1950s, Chaunigan Lake gained a reputation as a fishing destination for its abundant wild rainbow trout. Careful management, and our remote location, contribute to the preservation of this unique world-class rainbow trout fishing experience.
HIKING
Chaunigan Lake Lodge is located in the midst of impressive hiking trails into alpine meadows and untouched wilderness lakes. Our hikes vary in difficulty so that everyone can experience the beauty of the Chilcotin up close.
BOATING
We offer our guests a great selection of watercrafts for fishing, sightseeing, or simply exploring Chaunigan lake and it's magnificent scenery. Enjoy outboard motorboats, canoes, kayaks and our newest edition, paddle boards, there is something for everyone.
SWIMMING
Fed by underwater aquifers Chaunigan lake water is crystal clear and pristine, ready for you to enjoy an afternoon of swimming with the entire family, dry off and relax on the warm sunny beach after.
WILDLIFE
Have your camera ready. Chaunigan lake and its surrounding area is home to an abundance of wildlife, including bears, moose, deer, bobcats, lynx, swans, and eagles. The photography opportunities are unlimited.
RELAXATION
Chaunigan Lake Lodge offers many indoor and outdoor amenities and on-property activities. Steam in the wood-fired sauna, then jump into the crystal clear waters of Chaunigan Lake. Enjoy a glass of wine in the lakeside hot tub under the sunset. Play billiards in the games parlour or hang out in the main lodge lounge with friends and family, Roast marshmallows around the campfire or simply enjoy a moment of peace and tranquillity under a breathtaking Chilcotin night sky filled with a million shimmering stars.
EXPLORE THE CHILCOTIN
A vast place, wild and unchanged for millennia. Experience landscapes that make you feel alive and at home in a place that will make your heart sing.