Star bathing is quickly becoming a preferred wellness activity where travelers form a deeper connection with our planet and participate in a calming and meditative activity.
In BC, there is no shortage of off-the-grid locations where travelers can fully immerse themselves in nature and completely unplug from the world. Along with rich Indigenous cultural and nature-based experiences, below are a few locations that also offer the unique opportunity to view the night sky with little light pollution. Here are some locations where travelers can focus on appreciating the remarkable surroundings and enjoy being present with the light of the stars.
Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort – Siwash Lake, BC
Perched on a high plateau, Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort has a dedicated glamping Star Camp within their private dark sky reserve. Offering an intense and luxurious star bathing experience, the off-grid setting has minimal light pollution, making magnificent night skies highly visible amid the natural darkness. Deluxe tents feature a custom skylight over the bed and star-gazing platforms equipped with SkyMaster Pro binoculars and Siwash Star Beds.
Liberty Wilderness Lodge – Lake Babine, BC
Located on BC’s longest natural lake, Liberty Wilderness Lodge is an off-grid wellness lodge offering a unique and rustic remote wilderness experience. Guests are surrounded by nature and have the opportunity to reconnect with the land, sea, and sky. Nestled in the trees and just steps from the ocean, there are endless viewing points for those looking to catch a glimpse of a shooting star or two.
Nemiah Valley Lodge – Nemiah Valley, BC
Indigenous-owned Nemiah Valley Lodge is a place to explore, experience the outdoors at a slower pace. With stunning wilderness and immersive cultural experiences, guests can expect to engage in culture-focused activities while also taking time to relax and refresh. The lakeside private dock offers the ability to view the night sky in a vast and open setting.
Wya Point Resort – Ucluelet, BC
Resting on the pristine beaches of Ucluelet and surrounded by 600 acres of old-growth forest, this seaside resort offers luxurious lodges and ocean-side yurts where guests can escape from the city and merge wellness and wilderness together. Whether on the deck of a private yurt or sitting around a beach campfire, Wya Point is blanketed by the infinite night sky.
