Gordie’s Restaurant & Lounge

Situated on Cormorant Island, home to the ‘Namgis First Nation of the Kwakwaka’wakw at the northeastern tip of Vancouver Island, Gordie’s Restaurant is open daily for dining with incredible water views. This Indigenous-owned ocean-front establishment boasts spectacular vistas of the ocean and nearby mountains, with stunning sunrises and sunsets. Gordie’s also operates two in-house suites and another cottage a block away, offering breathtaking ocean vistas. The stand-alone Cottage Cliff Haven on the Bay features a deck overlooking the Bay, two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a bath, offering a perfect retreat. Visitors to Cormorant Island can explore the renowned U’mista Cultural Centre, a traditional Big House, the world’s largest totem pole, and extensive bike and walking trails. On the edge of the Broughton Archipelago, the island provides opportunities to witness Orcas and other whales swimming by the Bay, along with an impressive variety of local birds.