At this wilderness spa, you can swim in a glacial lake - and lick a slug
At Clayoquot Lodge in Canada, an average day might involve a glacial plunge and hauling yourself up to a waterfall through ancient forest. You won’t regret it.
Marie-Christine Poulin leads the way, stepping surefooted over the basalt rock in her bare feet. At the edge of the lake, she turns. “You ready?” she asks. It’s way too late to change my mind, so I nod. “Ready.”
She walks into the water, sinks up to her neck and turns to give me an encouraging smile. “Just remember to keep breathing,” she says, holding out her hand.
Charis PerkinsLife & Leisure editorCharis Perkins edits The Australian Financial Review's weekly lifestyle liftout, covering the arts, fashion, design, travel, wine, fine dining, sports, motoring and more. Life & Leisure is published online and in the Friday and weekend editions. Email Charis at cperkins@afr.com
