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West coast wilderness
About Group One West

Living, working, learning and playing — in balance with the coast

Join us in shaping a destination where these converge seamlessly, setting a new standard for regenerative tourism and environmental stewardship.

Vision

A flagship living laboratory of regenerative tourism

Tourism has the power to regenerate ecosystems and communities. We combine a world-class resort with a climate research institute to prove that hospitality can heal the places it depends on.

Mission

Return more than we consume

To operate a world-class, carbon-negative coastal eco-resort that delights guests, while developing a Climate Research & Cultural Stewardship Institute in partnership with First Nations — committed to returning more to ecosystems than we take.

The Twin Pathways model

One destination, two engines of impact

The Resort

  • 250-room eco-resort on British Columbia's west coast
  • Renewable microgrid — solar, wind, wave, geothermal & bioelectricity
  • On-site aquaponics and hydroponics

The Institute

  • Non-profit research institute for renewable energy & circular systems
  • 160 workforce, student and faculty housing units
  • Indigenous co-leadership and academic partnerships
Traditional Ecological Knowledge🤝 Seven-generation principles
Beyond sustainability · Respect

Built to the highest standards — and the deepest values

Our design meets LEED, IBAMA and Living Building standards, integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge at every stage. Seven-generation principles are embedded throughout, with First Nations co-governance shaping decisions.

LEEDIBAMALiving BuildingFirst Nations co-governance
Luxury wilderness experiences✨ The promise
Inspirational discoveries

Zero-emission luxury, in the heart of the wild

Green-energy-powered luxury accommodations, spas and restaurants sit alongside wilderness camping and expert-guided cultural experiences — including a 3-hour submersible ocean exploration to 300 metres depth.

  • Adventure — hiking, fishing, kayaking, whale watching, paragliding, scuba, surfing.
  • Culture — a cultural interpretation centre with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers.
  • Renewal — wellness, spa and restorative coastal living.
Shape the standard

Help us redefine what tourism can do for the planet