Local Honeymoon Spots near Vancouver, BC that support Eco and Indigenous Tourism

Planning your honeymoon can be a fun way to kick off your marriage by spending quality time together alone somewhere beautiful after the big day. However, weddings are more expensive than ever, and it can add more stress to plan yet another event after the wedding day. The good thing is, there are options!

Have you heard of a Later-Moon? Consider post-poning your Honeymoon to a later time, not directly after the wedding day. After a big event surrounded by friends and family, you might just want to recover and chill. It could be wise to celebrate later when you are more refreshed, making those vacation days stretch a little longer!

You can also consider a more local destination for your honeymoon, which also supports the local economy and cuts down travel time. British Columbia is full of amazing gems in nature just drive or ferry ride from the Vancouver area. Here are some of our top spots to recommend that also support Eco-Tourism and Indigenous Tourism in BC:

Fairmont Waterfront in downtown Vancouver, BC: For those who love the city, want to wake up and take a walk through Stanley Park, and want to support sustainable hotels, this is the one. They even have a Bee Sustainable Package which includes a terrace room opening on the rooftop garden, take-home honey jar and $10 donation to Hives for Humanity to support the Pollinator Corridor Project.

Sasquatch Crossing Eco-Lodge in Agassiz, BC (around 100km from Vancouver): This Indigenous-owned, historic Bed and Breakfast provides 87 acres of natural beauty to responsibly explore. Their care of the land helps protect the surrounding eco-system and animals nearby.

Klahoose Wilderness Resort in Desolate Sound, BC (about 150km from Vancouver, connect with them on how to get there): “Owned by the Klahoose First Nation and managed by Qathen Xwegus Management Corporation (QXMC), Klahoose Resort Group share Klahoose culture with the world through tourism while protecting the territory and supporting economic independence.” Get in touch with each other, animals, and nature while supporting and learning about the Indigenous culture at this resort.

Wya Point Resort in Ucluelet, BC (about 200 km from Vancouver, on Vancouver Island): Whether you want to wake up in front of the ocean or in the middle of the woods, in a comfy lodge room, private yurt, or your own tent, this resort has every option for your quiet escape in nature inside the Pacific Rim National Park.

So which one calls to you? Or all of them, maybe? Don’t wait for the perfect Honeymoon time, take a vacation when the time is right, and choose by leading with your eco-values.

Did we miss any amazing spots? Let us know in the comments

Author: Mallory Gladman

Photos via Resort and Hotel Websites, all copyrights reserved

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