Toba Wilderness Marina

We just began boating in 2024 and had our first trip to Desolation Sound along with a visit Toba Wilderness Marina, the bar has been set really high. Paul and Nahanni are wonderful hosts and the facilities are top notch. I highly recommend hiking up to the waterfall.

Sandpiper II : An unplanned mooring at the fringe of Desolation Sound. We were off to Walsh Provincial Park when we saw Toba Wilderness and remoteness of having a marina in the middle of nowhere spoke to us. . What a beautiful and serene location. We stayed an extra nite to enjoy the peacefulness and splendour of the landscape. Paul and Nahanni, the hosts of the marina are warm and hospitable. Helped us with docking, positioned us and all their guests to have the best views possible. Lovely people. Best docks and water quality, bar none...and spotless washrooms. We will return again.

Great friendly hosts with a meticulous facility.

This was our first season visiting Toba Wilderness, and it certainly won’t be our last. Despite boating these waters for decades, we had never made the stop until now. This year, we were fortunate to experience the professionalism and warmth of Paul and Nahanni, the caretakers of this stunning property. The breathtaking grounds and vistas are remarkable, but it’s their hospitality that truly stands out. We enjoyed it so much that we returned twice before heading home. What a delightful experience! Toba Wilderness will undoubtedly become a favorite stop for us in the coming years.

This was our first visit to Toba Wilderness. We had heard great things about it but had never requested reservations early enough to get in. The marina staff make such an effort to make you feel welcome—including learning your name and having nice conversations on the dock. The trails are excellent, somewhat challenging for older people but definitely doable. The marina provides you with bear spray and a horn—neither of which we had to use. Looking forward to returning to this beautiful place.

The area is stunningly, beautiful. The marina has all new Docs, a lovely pavilion and very clean bathrooms and showers. The hosts couldn’t be more accommodating and the marina is dog friendly. One of the most beautiful places I think we’ve ever seen.

The most amazing place staff are so helpful and nice !our new favourite spot

We love Toba! The care taking team is amazing and a grounds and dock are top notch. It is always one of our favorite stops.

I think this might be the nicest marina we have ever stayed at. On all fronts, it both aspires and achieves "best" status: cleanliness, facilities, service, flexibility, and setting. The setting is gorgeous. It is a bit more expensive than most, though it is worth every penny. Nahanni and Paul provided impeccable service. From the greeting that made us feel like VIPs all the way through to the send-off that made us feel like family. Suffice to say we are neither, though the hospitality was delightful and appreciated.

Paul and Nahinna are outstanding hosts! They are both there at the dock when you arrive, they take the time to get to know you, they stop by during your stay to check in and they are there handling your line when you leave! A great facility, clean, well taken care of and well built. The hiking was excellent!

Wonderful stay at Toba Wilderness Marina.

Not only are the hosts Nahinna, Paul and team absolutely wonderful people, they went out of their way to make sure that everyone in the marina felt welcome and enjoyed their experience at Toba. The setting is beautiful, and the facilities and large covered pergola at the top of the dock were top notch, with hiking and berry picking nearby. The kids and families were delighted to be able to fish right off the dock and were excited to catch dogfish, small rockfish and some beauty Chinook Salmon which made for great dockside feasting. We will be back and thank you for your hospitality.

Great time. Wow what a difference the new hosts make!

EPIC!!!! From the stunning beauty of the Toba inlet to the warm welcome from Nahanni & Paul, this place is amazing if you want to get away from the crowds and soak in nature. The facilities are impeccable with spotless washrooms and well maintained trails to waterfalls and lookouts to take in the beauty of the wilderness. You really have to see it to believe it. Thank you Nahanni for work with us on our reservation. We’ll be back!

This is an excellent marina. The managers, Nahinna & Paul, went above & beyond helping us. There are 3 hiking trails & excellent water for kayaking & swimming. We look forward to returning next year!

While the setting and the facilities are perfect for us, it us the hosts that seal the deal, highly recommended

This place is one of a kind! With solid docks, stable power, clean water, strong wifi, spotless bathrooms/showers, cozy covered sitting area, jaw-dropping views, an abundance of wildlife/fishing and the list goes on and on. It is a very relaxing and incredibly beautiful oasis all made that much better by the most wonderful, caring, hard-working and generous hosts, Paul and Nahanni. From the moment they meet you at the docks to the time they safely see you off you are made to feel not only welcome but truly cared for during your entire stay. You can have all of the amenities in the world but what truly makes a place special are the friendly and caring people that make it all happen. We feel so fortunate to have discovered Toba Wilderness Marina and, more importantly, met Paul and Nahanni. We are already planning our next visit!!!

The marina Managers/Hosts are incredible and helped make our stay very enjoyable.

The marina hosts, Paul and Nahani are exceptionally helpful and actually joyous people. The docks are new and in excellent condition - they are high tech and not just wooden refurbished but concrete and grating materials that are easy to walk. No nails sticking up and no loose boards! The covered area at the head of the dock ramp is beautiful with very generous and very comfortable seating on huge sectional couches and comfy chairs. Gas fire tables provide heat and light at night or just a great spot to read, share boating stories, have a night cap or a cold drink on sunny warm days. The local walking trails can be either easy or very challenging, your choice of effort. There are a couple of resident black bear in the area so you will be given an air horn and bear spray. We carried an empty pop can with a few loose pebbles to make noise as we walked. Host Paul saved the vacation of a fellow boater that needed a replacement pulley to drive their raw water pump on the engine. Paul arranged for a new pulley to be machined in Campbell River, flown to Refuge Cove and then took his own vessel to refuge cove to pick up the part! The folks he saved had been trying for nearly 3 weeks at other locations to get a replacement part - but Paul had connections that saved the day. Paul and Nahani will go out of their way to help you. Be sure to thank them profusely!

The setting is stunning! The facilities are wonderful. Nahanni & Paul are the nicest people and very helpful. We cant wait to come back next year!

Nahanni and Paul are exceptional hosts! The property and marina are amazing. No disappointments! A wonderful stay, Thank you Toba Wilderness Marina. We will be back

Hosts with the most. Couldn't be nicer and met many other nice people there as well! Orcas, bears, and salmon!

The staff was excellent. Great assistance. Enjoyed our short stay

A magical place - definitely a must visit for any boater in heading to the Discovery Islands or further north. Super friendly and helpful staff. And the view from the dock!!!!

Epic stay so beautiful. Wonderful people, just lovely.

Can’t say enough good things about Paul and Nahanni. We developed engine troubles up Toba inlet, got a friendly tow from Paul who then proceeded to put in several hours helping us sort out our problem. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to be “stranded“ in. These folks are just the best!

Beautiful marina, with the best showers around and a large covered veranda. Paul and Naholli ate great hosts

Toba Wilderness Marina is a terrific place to stay. The area is stunning, the facilities are terrific, very well maintained, and the hosts could not be more gracious and accommodating. Just loved it! We will be back for sure.

Great service and a wonderful place to stay, my new favorite place

If you haven't been to Toba Wildernest Marina, you're missing one of the best gems in Desolation Sound! Toba Wildnernest is the only marina at or near the gateway to the beautiful Toba Inlet, and the only thing surpassing the top notch location, marina, and facilities are the amazing hosts, Nahanni and Paul. They are *the* most genuine, incredible, knowledgable, and helpful hosts that you'll ever meet at a marina. Not only are they very welcoming, they are incredibly knowledgable of the area and are well connected throughout Desolation and BC, so if you need help or assistance or have questions on places to visit, they have an incredible wealth of information and experience. They even personally helped me on a repair, which was super appreciated, and connected me with great mechanic that was able to get our tender back up and running. The marina has beautiful docks, which they just expanded, with power and linear space for larger yachts. Toba also has a great communal area at the top of the docks, along with a new wash house, and some great hiking trails, including one with a steeper climb to a very picturesque waterfalls. In summary, if you're considering visiting Toba Wildernest, you should absolutely go. It's a great marina in a stunningly picturesque area.

Toba Wilderness Marina is a little piece of paradise. Words cannot fully describe the beauty that surrounds it. Paul and Nahanni are incredibly warm and very gracious hosts. They greet you at the dock with a smile, helping hand and you instantly feel welcomed. Thank you again for the fun Canada Day Celebration, Delicious BBQ and the Orcas;-) We look forward to visiting again and again! Tony and Sherry

Paul and Nahanni are the perfect hosts to a beautiful facility.

Great stop - really nice docks and Paul and Nahanni are so welcoming and helpful. Enjoyed our stay here again this year and will be back!

Beautiful and peaceful setting with professional and friendly marina managers. A treasure.

Our stay was wonderful. We met old friends there and made many new friends. Our marina hosts, Paul and Nahanni were extremely friendly, courteous and accommodating. The marina is very well kept and clean. The trails are great and the view is spectacular. We couldn’t as for a better experience. SNAPSHOT

Paul & Nahanni are wonderful Marina Managers. Super helpful and friendly! Gorgeous location with great views. Docks are top notch with great water and power.

Toba Wilderness Resort is the perfect stop for a boat trip up north. As soon as we tied up we were greeted by Nehanni and Paul. Such wonderful host. The docks are concrete and wide with great power and water. Even better are the views. Beautiful mountains look down on us with all their glory. For some exercise we hiked to the waterfall and then an other trail to get to a glorious view point. These are somewhat steep climbs but we sure felt great getting some exercise. The gathering place on land at the end of the dock is where people mingle under cover in very comfortable outdoor furniture and get to know each other. Very few places create common areas where you can go ashore, read a book or get to know your boating neighbors while cruising.

Toba Wilderness is as beautiful as ever. The new managers, Nahanni and Paul were lovely and welcoming. We look forward to our next visit and will plan to stay longer.

The spectacular view grabs you instantly. You arrive to beautiful docks, a welcome area which is very welcoming, and immaculate restrooms and showers. Then the delightful hosts, Nahanni and Paul, make it even better with fun conversation and great tips of the area. They made us feel completely at home and were extremely helpful. Can’t recommend it more highly.

What an outstanding experience for a variety of reasons (in no particular order) ... 1) Spectacular Views all around 2) Amazing Wildlife - the orca were passing through while we were there 3) hikes available AND the waterfall/hike is stunning (THEIR waterfall bringing the plentiful/delicious water to the docks through elaborate filtration) 4) impeccable, beautiful grounds 5) new docks with water and power at each location 6) new covered, view-oriented gathering area plus new baths/showers and the unexpected and very pleasant cherry on top was both Nahanni and Paul - what delightful human beings these two highly experienced managers are... we also enjoyed James. All went out of their way to ensure our visit was a memorable one. We will be back for sure! Thank you to our amazing hosts!! A special gem indeed!

Fabulous marina! Small, quiet with incredible scenery, snow capped mountains! Docks are first class and the beautiful covered patio with firepits and seating is wonderful. Paul & Nahanni and James run a top of the line operation! They are engaging and work hard to make sure everyone is enjoying their stay! Can't wait to return!

In addition to being an amazing and beautiful location with brand new docks/infrastructure, we were treated like family by Paul, Nehanni, and James. They were warm and delightful hosts, and have done a great job maintaining the marina. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we’ll be back!

Amazingly beautiful place with lovely facilities and trails but it's the wonderful managers Pail and Nohanni and staff James that make all the difference - they are so warm and welcoming. We can't wait to come back!

Toba Wilderness was the highlight of our Desolation Sound trip. The location of the Marina, scenery, waterfalls and hosts make this place special. Paul and Nahanni are very welcoming and make you feel at home while staying here. Chuck and Jenn

Toba Wilderness Marina is a wonderful facility. New docks, showers and restrooms, well kept grounds, interesting hikes and extremely friendly and helpful caretakers Nahanni and Paul made the stay a very pleasant one. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.

Very friendly and helpful staff.

Nahanni and Paul are incredible hosts. Best shower facilities on the coast.

Beautiful! Lovely setting, well-cared for grounds, and new washrooms. Great black bear viewing.

Paul and Nahanni were extremely helpful and made us feel welcome. The facility is spotless and of course the location is spectacular. We hope to go again.

Our stay was perfect Paul and Nahanni are excellent hosts and the marina is amazing Looking forward to returning again soon👌

Paul & Nahanni are amazing hosts. Views and surroundings breathtaking. Fresh fish for dinner last night. Say no more 😊❤️

Wonderful Marina. However what makes it special are the people managing the resort. Just amazing attention to details and to help clients. We will be back for sure. Thank you for making our trip a wonderful experience.

Welcome location in a stunning spot, Nahanni and John made us feel like we were home and could stay forever. - Innkeeper.

Great marina. Wonderful people. Location is unique. Make sure you align your dinner table looking east. The evening sunset on the mountain range are absolutely beautiful.

We stayed two nights just as Toba Wilderness Marina opened for the season, and it was a great experience. It is a beautiful setting, hosts Nahanni and Paul are friendly and helpful, and the docks, welcome house, and washroom facilities were top notch. Also, great hiking right on the property. Pro tip: leave your VHF radio on and set to channel 66 while you're docked to get wildlife sighting reports. While we were there, we heard reports of black bears, humpbacks, and dolphins.

This is a great little marina in Desolation Sound. We stayed 2 nights and enjoyed a couple of wonderful hiking trails. After the hike enjoyed the fire pit with a bottle of wine. There are not a lot of amenities here, but hey, it is Desolation Sound. Well work the trip.

During a recent visit to Desolation Sound area, my wife and I came across Toba Wilderness. We had the pleasure of staying at Toba in Sept. 2019 for just one night but it was a memorable experience. We did some hiking in the morning after our overnight stay and found some wonderful hiking trails. Kyle was very helpful during our stay which ended up with just our boat being there overnight. The facilities that have been built up by Kyle and Andrea are very comfortable and we will look forward to a visit at some point during the summer period to experience during a vibrant time. Thank you again Kyle for sharing your beautiful piece of the world with us. Kim and Silva