Top Eco-Lodges: Tread Lightly at the Wickaninnish Inn, British Columbia

Go green in the rugged wilderness of beautiful British Columbia. The Wickaninnish Inn is a remarkable hotel destination: a luxurious eco-lodge (and spa) perched on a rocky promontory at the westernmost point of Chesterman Beach, at the gateway to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Clayoquot Sound. From your private balcony, take in the panoramic ocean views and some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. Recreational activities abound, and the inn gets equally high marks for its service. Experience a guilt-free, earth-friendly getaway by booking the "Tread Lightly" package, which includes two nights' accommodations, a welcome plate of locally harvested treats, a nature watching safari with local photographer and guide Adrian Dorst, a take-out Beach Walker lunch for two, gift copies of David Suzuki's Green Guide and Trees of British Columbia, and a $20 donation in your name(s) to the local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of worldwide oceans and beaches. Starting from $937.