Toba Wildernest Resort



View from our Boat at Wildernest Resort & Marina

Trail to the Waterfall above Wildernest Resort

A Cup of Refreshing Cold Water

We thanked Kyle for his hospitality and said our goodbye’s, but not before hiking the trail on the property to a waterfall, the source of water and electricity for the Resort.  Water from the falls is captured at a collection point 600-700 feet above the resort and delivered through a 1-foot diameter pipe resulting in water pressure for domestic use.  A shed along the trail houses a turbine, powered by water falling from a natural shelf which runs the generator creating electricity for his home and guest cabins.  Hikers can stop at the overflow system along the trail and make use of the stainless steel cup hanging from a rope.  

The Falls, a Source of Power and Electricity

The Falls above Wildernest Resort

The remaining portion of trail is steep but easily accomplished with the help of ropes attached to trees for that extra boost.  

A Rope at the top for Assistance

We highly recommend a stop at Toba Wildernest Resort & Marina, it has that Girl Scout, Boy Scout appeal with neat, tidy grounds; the cabins are adorable and you can’t beat the views. 

Office Cabin and Showers at Wildernest Resort

Kyle leases the property and lives on the grounds year-round, always ready and willing to provide helpful information. 

Tidy Grounds at Wildernest Resort

We had one last question for Kyle before leaving.  To our astonishment, we had spotted some power lines in Toba Inlet along a hillside through the trees - where in the heck were these lines going?  He explained that there are a number of generating plants in Toba Inlet, similar to his system only on a larger scale, that create power from falling water sent to turbines to create electricity.  These micro hydro-electric systems work well without the more invasive use of dams, leaving rivers in their natural state.  Of course there aren’t any communities in Toba Inlet so the power lines extend through the valleys to the community of Powell River, British Columbia.