Originally Posted by
tdiddy23
Finally got to Nimmo Bay this past weekend. It did not disappoint. Beautiful property/setting, great rooms, intimate setting with only 12 guests while we were there. Apparently usually around high teens low 20s guest wise. Excellent seamless service execution from staff and management, no set schedules or group activities. Food was excellent. The family that runs it has a real presence which you can really feel from the product. Although we didn't dislike Sonora a few years ago, nor Tweedsmuir last summer, this place is clearly on another level. Another guest had visited Clayoquot lodge as well, and the sense was that service execution is not on the same level with the larger groups. I won't be speaking from experience for that property, if I return to a lux destination it will be Nimmo
We weren't really wildlife focused this trip, having done orca/bear trips before and just wanting to relax, the couple who did had a great time with several whale sightings; although i'd say if grizzly sightings are the main goal can't beat Khutz lodge (not as luxurious of course)
a few pics on my blog,
Nimmo Bay — Two Yatris
tdiddy thanks for the write up on Nimmo. We are booked for a week next year, and this makes me feel better about the choice (the price is quite high for Canada which was really my only concern). I notice that you are considering the Nahanni at some point. All I can say to that is: go for it! It was one of the best trips I have done (though certainly not traditional luxury). Also, good luck with Lake O'Hara. Friends of our go every year and they joke that unless you have been going for 40 years as a regular it is difficult/impossible to get a decent room. I believe there are a variety of room sizes and types and the better ones (cabins) are usually earmarked for "regulars" apparently. Post here if you figure our how to beat the system -- I won't go just because I have no desire to stay in a closet just because I haven't gone enough times to have an "in".