Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort
EST. 1980
1978 Broughton Blvd, Port McNeill, BC, Canada

Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort
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"What's not to love? There's heli-fishing, whale-watching, hot springs, bears and champagne picnics on sand beaches too" - Vanity Fair
Amass an assembly of adventurous accomplices and swiftly sojourn to this luxury wilderness retreat in beautiful British Columbia! 50,000 square miles of Great Bear Rainforest and 10,000 year old glaciers make for one winning and wild combination or spectacular scenery for any special soiree.
The Lowdown
Type
Hotel / Resort / Spa
Views
BayCoastlineCreekForestLakeOceanRainforestWaterfall
Style
Coastal
Eco
Nautical
Romantic
Zen
Days Venue is closed
Season Operation: Mid-May - October
Best type of Celebrations
Bachelor / Bachelorette Party
Birthday Party
Corporate Event
Product Launch
Group Getaway
Holiday Party
Reunion
Wedding Ceremony
Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.
Anniversary
Engagement Party
Elopement
Vow Renewal

Venue Setting

We are an all inclusive resort, in the lush Great Bear Rainforest. Nimmo Bay Resort is accessible only by air or water. The resort itself is the only development in the area and we do not have any road access. We’re a truly remote experience and getting here is part of the adventure.

Capacity

Seated
24
Buffet
N/A
Standing
N/A
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Additional charges

Fishing Fee and Wild Salmon Surcharge: $150

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
1980
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
We have 9 private chalets, each with 2 bedrooms. 6 intertidal chalets are newly refurbished for our 2015 season, while we have another 3 chalets that are stream side & designed for families.
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Wifi
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
  • Other amenities: All inclusive, No need to bring anything into Nimmo Bay
Inside Scoop

Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort is an intimate family owned and operated resort located in the middle of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. Guests of Nimmo Bay will find themselves exploring the beautiful wilderness either on land, on water, or by flying through the air in a helicopter. Nimmo Bay offers their guests an endless array of activity options including (but not exclusively) Bear Watching, Fishing, Hiking, Glacier Tours, Beach Combing, Heli-Hiking, Heli-Fishing, Whale Watching, Old growth Forest Tours, Cultural Experiences, Kayaking. Guests stay in their own private intertidal cabins, feast on fresh coastal cuisine, and relax in the cedar hot tubs while listening to the sounds of the water crashing down from our onsite five thousand foot waterfall. This glorious waterfall supplies Nimmo Bay with not only all of its green power but also with the resort\'s sweet and delicious drinking water. Nimmo Bay was built in harmony with nature, on top of running on green hydro-power, Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort has an extensive recycling program and an ecologically sound state of the art wastewater treatment system. Nimmo Bay offers couples, families, friends and small groups the opportunity to unplug, relax and slow down to the rhythms of nature. Guests enjoy an active yet peaceful stay in the remote wilderness without having to give up any of the comforts of home.

Venue Features
The scene:
While flying over the Broughton Archipelago from Vancouver Island, you will appreciate the wilderness setting and the remoteness of Nimmo Bay. Nimmo Bay's floating lodge is located at the bottom of Mt. Stephens, with nothing but tree cover mountains and the pacific ocean in sight. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed by the owner/operator Fraser Murray & his wife Becky, along with their daughter as the 'official greeter' of Nimmo. Their warm hospitality and connection to the environment is evident in the design and care of the resort, while the committed staff will not miss an opportunity to go above and beyond to make your Nimmo experience one you will never forget.
Design:
Nimmo Bay has been designed to work with the environment and create a resort that compliments the ocean and mountains that surrounds it. Nimmo Bay values quality, and that is evident in the design and furniture of the resort. Throughout the resort you'll find various art instalments created by various local artists. All buildings and amenities have been constructed of locally sourced wood and materials.
Standout venue features:
In the heart of Nimmo Bay, you will discover waterfall that runs 5,000 feet down from the top of Mt. Stephens. This waterfall provides Nimmo Bay with it's delicious drinking water as well as 85% of the resorts energy. The founders of Nimmo Bay installed a palton water wheel 35 years ago, and has alwasy been a self-sustainable resort. At the foot of the waterfall you have the opportunity to jump in the glacier plunge pool or just take in the waterfall from one of our hot tubs situated at the base of the falls.
Extra perks:
All inclusive resort- guests have access to the all the resort, and take advantage of our tailored and customizes itineraries.
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
Robb Report Top 100 Resorts in the World (2014), Featured in Vanity Fair
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
We have a floating lodge, that will cater to all your food needs. Our amazing chef's create meals from all local ingredients, meats and seafood, and we make everything in house (breads, crackers, mustards, ice cream etc). The food is just as important part of Nimmo as the adventures and views.
We have our floating lodge which has a lounge/entertainment area. We can set up other small bars throughout the resort if requested.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Nimmo Bay Resort
Guests would have the whole resort to themselves and the ability to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, retirement or weddings on top of a 10,000 year old glacier, remote sandy beach, or anywhere in our 50,000 square miles of Wilderness we can explore.
View: Mountains, glaciers, ocean, beaches
Max capacity: 24
Price range: Full resort buy out (based on 18 guests) $27,630 - $47,250 per day
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