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The lodge at Steep Island lit from within at dusk, its deck and boardwalk running along the bluff above Discovery Passage

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Steep Island Lodge

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A private island in the tide

Steep Island is a few minutes off Campbell River by water taxi and about as far from ordinary as that distance allows: first-growth cedar, cabins in the trees, and Discovery Passage running past the dock hard enough to make its own noise.

Words, photography & film by Ben Taft ·

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About Steep Island Lodge

Steep Island sits in Discovery Passage a short water-taxi ride off Campbell River, a private island of first-growth cedar with cabins spread through the trees and the tide running hard past the dock. The lodge takes up to 22 guests and sells one all-inclusive nightly rate that covers the airport shuttle, the crossing, an ocean-view cabin and every meal. Fishing is booked separately and priced by the boat rather than by the head, with guide, tackle, rain gear, lunch and fish boxing included; four anglers to a boat over an eight-hour tide is the standard day. The same boats run wildlife and shoreline tours, and Discovery Passage is a recognised cold-water dive site with drysuits and a divemaster available, so a party that does not all want to fish is straightforward to accommodate. Diving and eco-tour rates are quoted on request rather than published.

The essentials

Rate band
$$, $500–1,000 per person / night
Season
not published; salmon fishing in Discovery Passage runs roughly May to September
Sleeps
22 guests
Region
Discovery Islands, British Columbia
Access
Scheduled flight, Road, Boat
Typical per person
$1,635 (estimated from published rates)

Shuttle pick-up at Campbell River Airport and water taxi across to the island, both included in the all-inclusive rate.

Amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Private bathroom
  • Chef prepared meals
  • Boat access
  • Ocean view
  • Dock and boats
  • Licensed guides
  • Fish processing
  • Fitness room
  • Equipment included

Best for

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Small groups
  • Corporate retreats
  • Experienced anglers
  • First timers
  • Divers

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Photographs

12 photographs of Steep Island Lodge. Select any image to enlarge it.

Location

50.0725, -125.2400 · nearest gateway Campbell River

How we verified this checked 31 July 2026 · 3 sources · 5 fields unverified

How we verified this

Compiled from the operator's own published material and rewritten in our own words. Last checked 31 July 2026. The following could not be confirmed against a published source and are marked unverified: avgTicketValue, season, seasonText, lat, lng.

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