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44 BCBUSINESS JULY/AUGUST 2019 44 BCBUSINESS SEPTEMBER 2019 H A I D A H O U S E , H A I D A G W A I I PERFECT FOR: Those who want to find their true nature SETTING: Former bear-hunting lodge, now 100-percent Haida-owned. Next to the Tlell River on the east coast of Graham Island with 50 acres of waterfront, an orchard and forest trails AMENITIES: Culturally inspired local cui- sine, 35-seat conference room, den with books, board games and DVDs, beach, gardens, carving shed, gift shop ACTIVITIES: Kayaking, wildlife view- ing, guided and helicopter tours, marine excursions to ancient village sites, meeting local artists, custom options GROUP SIZE: Up to 20 PRICE RANGE: From $2,052 for three nights to $10,822 for 10 nights. Per person based on double occupancy; discount for booking entire lodge SEASON: June to September but can accommodate private functions year-round GETTING THERE: From Vancouver (YVR), a 1.5-hour flight to Sandspit, then about an hour by shuttle and ferry; or a two- hour flight to Masset, then an hour by car driven by Haida House guide K U M S H E E N R A F T I N G R E S O R T , L Y T T O N PERFECT FOR: An industrial business with offices in a few cities. Bring the bigwigs together and force them to do battle with the rapids SETTING: 15 acres with a variety of accommodation options, including Anishinabe-style teepees, canvas cabins, RV and tent sites, overlooking the Thomp- son River AMENITIES: Restaurant, pool and spa, poolside bar ACTIVITIES: Rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking GROUP SIZE: Up to 200 PRICE RANGE: Starting at $160 per person/ night SEASON: May through September GETTING THERE: From Vancouver, a three-hour drive northeast on Highway 1 E C H O V A L L E Y R A N C H & S P A , N E A R C L I N T O N PERFECT FOR: A tech outfit that just expanded from 35 to 100 and wants to see its leaders form tight bonds that only horse- back riding and fly-fishing can provide SETTING: A sprawling 160 acres of rolling hills 3,650 feet up in the Cariboo Moun- tains, surrounded by forest and featuring four microclimates on the same property AMENITIES: 3,000-square-foot meeting venue with smaller breakout areas; restau- rant, two spas, pool, sauna ACTIVITIES: Barrel-racing or -roping, horseback riding, fly-fishing, hiking, yoga, 1 2 3