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Project Overview · Opening 2030

The future of carbon-negative hospitality

A living laboratory for climate innovation — redefining tourism as a climate solution. A carbon-negative, energy-positive resort and an Indigenous co-led research institute on British Columbia's west coast.

Architectural vision of the resort and institute 🏛️ Hospitality that powers mission-driven impact
Our commitment moves beyond sustainability toward regeneration

The systems behind a carbon-negative campus

01

Energy

A microgrid utilising solar, wind, wave, geothermal and bioelectricity — producing more clean energy than the campus consumes.

02

Water

Closed-loop systems targeting a 90% reduction in water demand through capture, treatment and reuse.

03

Waste

Hydrothermal carbonization and anaerobic digestion convert waste into energy and carbon-rich outputs.

04

Materials

Innovations including electrified-cement supercapacitors and carbon-negative building materials.

A living laboratory for climate innovation

Research focus areas

Bioelectricity

Emerging biological methods of generating clean electricity from organic systems.

Carbon-negative materials

Building materials that store more carbon than their production emits.

Circular systems

Closed loops for water, waste, energy and nutrients across the campus.

Smart energy & water

Intelligent management of generation, storage and demand in real time.

Blue carbon & kelp

Marine carbon capture and habitat restoration via 10-hectare kelp farms.

Indigenous knowledge

Traditional Ecological Knowledge integrated with leading climate science.

A sanctuary of learning, culture and wellness🌲 Discover, connect & protect
A sanctuary of learning, culture & wellness

Where guests become participants in the science

  • Forest trails with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers
  • Kelp-farm visits and real-time research dashboards
  • Wellness programs and sustainable dining
  • Traditional canoe experiences on the coast
Academics, research partners & institutional collaborators

In partnership with leading institutions

University of Victoria University of British Columbia Royal Roads University International institutions
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