Siwash Lake Wilderness
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- Brand Name
- Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort & Ranch
Source · 2026-10-13T19:12:29.253940+00:00Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort & Ranch is an all-inclusive luxury dude ranch, eco-lodge, and boutique wilderness resort in British Columbia, Canada
- Eco amenities: source URL
- https://www.siwashlake.com/our-story/sustainability.html
Source · 2026-10-13T19:12:29.253940+00:00Our clean energy system with a 12KW photo voltaic solar array allows us to use power derived from the sun for all of our electricity needs.
- Registered office
- Box 29, 70 Mile House, BC, Canada, V0K 2K0
Source · 2026-10-13T19:12:29.253940+00:00Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort & Ranch Box 29, 70 Mile House, BC, Canada, V0K 2K0 Email: explore@siwashlake.com Phone: 1.250.395.6541
- Corroboration
- Family owned and operated for over 25 years
Source · 2026-10-13T19:12:29.253940+00:00Family owned and operated for over 25 years, Siwash Lake has welcomed guests from around the world seeking authentic wilderness adventure, personalized service, and refined comfort.
Siwash Lake is a family-owned, majority Indigenous-owned luxury guest ranch that runs on a 12 kW solar array and helped replant tens of thousands of seedlings after the 2017 wildfire.
Google reviews
Google rating · 4.9/5 · 66 reviews
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
4.1/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 76.3%
Green flags
- Nature, biodiversity and regeneration, level 4/4.
After the 2017 wildfire the owners founded the Wildland Ecology Centre on the Wildland Private Nature Sanctuary; 130,000 seedlings were planted around the resort in 2018 and 5,500 on the property in 2020, with ongoing invasive species monitoring (sustainability page).
Source · 2026-10-29 - Energy and climate, level 3/4.
A 12 kW solar array with battery storage is the main power source, producing up to 72 kWh a day against about 30 kWh peak use, but a backup generator still runs up to two hours a day and propane is used for cooking and hot water (sustainability page).
Source · 2026-10-29 - Waste and plastic, level 4/4.
Robust recycling cuts landfill waste to one bag or less a week in peak season; vegetable scraps are composted and food scraps go to hens and dogs (sustainability page).
Source · 2026-10-29 - Food, farming and sourcing, level 3/4.
Guests eat organic ranch-produced food with garden and foraged produce, eggs from the ranch hens, and composted scraps (sustainability page).
Source · 2026-10-29
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 4/4 · Legal protection such as a reserve or conservation easement, or measured outcomes published with dates and figures (hectares restored, species monitored, nests or hatchlings counted) | 30 / 30 points | After the 2017 wildfire the owners founded the Wildland Ecology Centre on the Wildland Private Nature Sanctuary; 130,000 seedlings were planted around the resort in 2018 and 5,500 on the property in 2020, with ongoing invasive species monitoring (sustainability page). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as on site renewables plus at least 80% LED lighting, natural ventilation and metered monitoring; the stay's own vehicles and boats count here | 11.25 / 15 points | A 12 kW solar array with battery storage is the main power source, producing up to 72 kWh a day against about 30 kWh peak use, but a backup generator still runs up to two hours a day and propane is used for cooking and hot water (sustainability page). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Water | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, or taps and showers at or under 8.5 litres a minute | 5 / 10 points | Eco-septic systems treat grey water for irrigation, and only biodegradable cleaning products are used (sustainability page). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 4/4 · Measured and published, with at least 90% of waste diverted or under 0.10 kg of unsorted waste per guest night | 10 / 10 points | Robust recycling cuts landfill waste to one bag or less a week in peak season; vegetable scraps are composted and food scraps go to hens and dogs (sustainability page). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 3/4 · Own farm or organic land supplies a large share, with named local suppliers and seasonal menus; consolidated local supply rather than daily imports | 11.25 / 15 points | Guests eat organic ranch-produced food with garden and foraged produce, eggs from the ranch hens, and composted scraps (sustainability page). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 2/4 · One specific practice, such as a historic building reused, local natural materials, or passive cooling design | 7.5 / 15 points | The sustainability page lists a historic pioneer log barn used as a guest suite, one reuse practice. “The private and beautiful Loft Suite is located in our authentic pioneer log barn, and is the quintessential luxury dude ranch accommodation.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 1/4 · General commitments without specifics or results | 1.25 / 5 points | The ranch says it recently became GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Platinum certified after an audit and has signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge. No date is given and the GreenStep directory could not be opened, so it counts as a claim only. Source · 2026-10-29 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
1.7/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 17.5%
Green flags
- Pool and bathing water, level 3/4.
The FAQ says guests swim from the dock in the lake and the resort has no swimming pool.
“Guests may enjoy swimming from the dock, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding on the lake, meadow games, and walking the 4-kilometre wildland interpretive trail.”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 25 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 2/4 · Named organic or own garden produce in some meals, and plant based meals available | 10 / 20 points | The cuisine page says the menu comes first from what is farmed organically on the ranch or available locally, and vegan dishes are prepared with notice. “first and foremost from what is farmed organically on our ranch, or available locally.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as eco friendly products | 3.75 / 15 points | The sustainability page says only biodegradable cleaning products go into the waste water. “With only biodegradable cleaning products going into our waste water, our eco-septic systems regenerate grey water for irrigation purposes.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 3/4 · A natural pool with biological filtration, or bathing in the sea, river or spring instead of a treated pool | 3.75 / 5 points | The FAQ says guests swim from the dock in the lake and the resort has no swimming pool. “Guests may enjoy swimming from the dock, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding on the lake, meadow games, and walking the 4-kilometre wildland interpretive trail.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
2.7/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 41.3%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 2/4 · A named owner, with the share held locally or by the family stated | 15 / 30 points | The sustainability page says the company is majority Indigenous owned with a female CEO. “We are a majority Indigenous owned company with a female CEO” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The sustainability page says staff are Canadian sourced with the majority from BC. “we do our best to ensure that our staff is Canadian sourced, with the majority from BC.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 2/4 · A named community programme, such as a school, fund or training | 10 / 20 points | The ecology centre page says the resort hosts culture camps and youth empowerment experiences for Indigenous youth. “Hosting culture camps and youth empowerment experiences for Indigenous youth.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 2/4 · Public access to the beach, river or land kept open | 7.5 / 15 points | The ecology centre page says it supports responsible public access within the guiding territory. “Protecting sensitive grasslands through support for non-motorized recreation and responsible public access within our 10,000-acre guiding territory.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 1/4 · Claim only | 2.5 / 10 points | The about page acknowledges the Secwepemc Nation territory, without named makers or programmes. “We gratefully acknowledge that Siwash Lake lies in the unceded territories of the Secwepemc Nation.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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