Inside the Made In Chelsea cast's lavish stay in Canada

Last autumn, the stars of Made In Chelsea were whisked away to yet another lavish destination to tackle the dramas usually weighing them down in West London.

And although Olivia Bentley found herself in hot water with resident Lothario James Taylor, while Sophie Habboo and Emily Blackwell debated what to do with problem-housemate Miles Nazaire, none of it really mattered given that it played out against the scenic smorgasbord that is British Columbia, Canada.

The cast were jetted into Vancouver for a lavish one-nighter at boutique hotspot The Wedgewood – a home-away-from-home for the Chelsea set who are more than accustomed to the mahogany and Clos Rougeard of Trinity Square and The Conduit.

From the city, to tranquility: Last autumn, the stars of Made In Chelsea were whisked away to yet another lavish destination to tackle the dramas usually weighing them down in West London [pictured: cast member Melissa Tattam]

Rustic charm: Last autumn, the Chelsea crew were welcomed to Pacific Sands Resort in Tofino – far enough out of the small town to be idyllic and serene, yet close enough to visit the various eateries and bars that pepper the region

The Wedgewood falls under the category of ’boutique’ hotel; and while this can often mean ‘small’, it more often than not means ‘swish’.

At this hotel you’ll find an old-school classiness plonked amid the modernity of Downtown Vancouver which is widely regarded as the place to stay.

Inside The Wedgewood you’ll find a variety of accommodations, from the Executive Queen Guest Suites to the various Penthouse rooms on the 12th and 14th floors.

This is the only Vancouver hotel that is a member of the prestige Relais & Chateaux – a collection of the world’s finest hotels and restaurants – with each of the 83 rooms boasting walk-out balconies, uber-comfortable bedding and L’Occitane bath amenities.

Out in the sticks: : The cast checked into one of the beach-adjacent lodges at Pacific Sands, typical of what you’d expect from the lumberjack-y wilds of a Canadian resort surrounded by ancient forests

Mahogany and Clos Rougeard: The Wedgewood is a boutique hotel which sits in Downtown Vancouver. Inside you’ll find a variety of accommodations, from the Executive Queen Guest Suites to the various Penthouse rooms on the 12th and 14th floors

There’s even a limousine and a concierge service, should you require it.

The Made In Chelsea stars were then jetted off to Vancouver Island – the city’s sisterly islet offering, literally, much greener pastures. The cast were sent over in a private seaplane, but there’s a cost-effective mode of travel to the island, which allows more time to drink in the surrounds of the region.

Board one of Vancouver’s departing ferries and head off on a two-hour sail across the Strait of Georgia before embarking on a three-hour haul up Vancouver Island.

Those put off by a hefty drive to the North-West tip of the archipelago shouldn’t be. It’s impossible not to be mesmerised by every inch of scenery that lines the road as it stretches diagonally across the peninsula like a basking Lynx.

Far and wide: Those put off by a hefty drive to the North-West tip of the archipelago shouldn’t be. It’s impossible not to be mesmerised by every inch of scenery that lines the road as it stretches diagonally across the peninsula like a basking Lynx

Overlooking the coast: The lodge offers a self-contained, rustic haven – with luxury baked in

Northern exposure: Tofino – the destination – is located at the top of the Island, on the Pacific Rim

En route you’ll find Cathedral Grove – a forest of 1000-year-old redwood trees. Cathedral Grove is named so romantically you’d be forgiven for wondering whether Marquis de Sade spent time sitting beneath them penning his latest masterpiece.

But Sade, Poe and Wilde were merely twinkles in history’s eye when these majestic trees took root. Cathedral Grove is a site of enchanting natal archaeology; the cedars and firs are totems of an Indigenous time, nestled within the heart of Vancouver Island.

Tofino – the destination – is located at the top of the Island, on the Pacific Rim.

Most likely considered a convenience to the younger flurry of surfer-types that flock there, it’s as far away from city life as you can get on Vancouver Island. The result: a subsystem of coolness, on the brink of the swells of the coast.

Love is in the airplane: The Made In Chelsea stars were then jetted off to Vancouver Island – the city’s sisterly islet offering – in a private seaplane

Greener pastures: Cathedral Grove is a site of enchanting natal archaeology; the cedars and firs are totems of an Indigenous time, nestled within the heart of Vancouver Island

Back to nature: Tofino is a subsystem of coolness, on the brink of the swells of the coast

Ride the wave: The region is a well-known spot for whale watching in the spring, through to the early autumn

Tucked away: There’s decking overlooking the horizon, a hot tub, and floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and sleeping quarters, giving you absolutely no excuse to miss any of the natural phenomena that goes on beyond the glass outdoors (all the while sheltering you from any incoming tempests)

Last autumn, the Chelsea crew were welcomed to Pacific Sands Resort in Tofino – far enough out of the small town to be idyllic and serene, yet close enough to visit the various eateries and bars that pepper the region: The Wolf In The Fog, Shelter, 1909 Kitchen – where you’ll find a heady mixture of young vibrant waiters, waitresses, chefs and bartenders, salt-licked from their days off at the beach; and a sea of local cuisine and booze that will knock you back to the Rockies.

The cast of Made In Chelsea checked into one of the beach-adjacent lodges at Pacific Sands, typical of what you’d expect from the lumberjack-y wilds of a Canadian resort surrounded by ancient forests.

Overlooking the coast, the lodge offers a self-contained, rustic haven – with luxury baked in.

There’s decking overlooking the horizon, a hot tub, and floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and sleeping quarters, giving you absolutely no excuse to miss any of the natural phenomena that goes on beyond the glass outdoors (all the while sheltering you from any incoming tempests).

The lodge features a rustic stone fireplace – as do the corresponding apartments also provided at the resort – which is activated by the flick of a switch, ready to up the coziness as soon as you want to curl up in front of the view and watch the sun rise, set, or disappear entirely to make way for rolling clouds, sheet rain and crashing storms.

Rolling in the deep: This spot – Tofino’s beaches and cliffs, and Pacific Sands in particular – is a viewing platform for some of Canada’s most magnificent natural scenes. Sunsets and storms are the particular highlights

Grizzly: Boggy moss and bear-inhabited forests aside, hang up your yellow slicker, shower and change, and head to Tofino for dinner and drinks

This spot – Tofino’s beaches and cliffs, and Pacific Sands in particular – is a viewing platform for some of Canada’s most magnificent natural scenes. Sunsets and storms are the particular highlights.

The resort is on the beach, where surfing is most definitely the thing to do. As seen on Made In Chelsea, donning a wet-suit and frolicking in the spume is a barrel of laughs, whether you’re a dab-hand or a novice.

And it doesn’t matter what time of year it is with Pacific Sands’ Surf Sister staff (and dog) on hand to help you navigate the freezing waters. Hold off til April and you may even spy a whale!

Pacific Sands offers an array of accommodations. It caters to the MIC-style group of young pals looking for fires, frisson and fondue, but also to families.

Wild thing: The Wolf In The Fog is particularly enticing with its rustic décor (including a gnarled, driftwood wolf) and its sumptuous cocktail selection

Swell: The resort is on the beach, where surfing is most definitely the thing to do. As seen on Made In Chelsea, donning a wet-suit and frolicking in the spume is a barrel of laughs, whether you’re a dab-hand or a novice

Snack shack: The adjacent eatery to Surf Sister offers the perfect snacks to round off your time tackling the waves

If you want to connect with nature, you’re spoiled for choice given that Tofino is in the Pacific Rim National Park. You’ll find an array of tracks that cover all terrains: within one day you can experience the ocean, the beach, rain forests, lakes, cliffs and bogs.

The latter takes you along a wooden boardwalk trail, via an 0.8-kilometre hiking loop, around an ecosystem unique to the Pacific Rim. This area only allows a few species of plant and tree to survive thanks to the acidic soil found in the region, including the craggy shore pine and 400-year-old Sphagnum moss.

But boggy moss and bear-inhabited forests aside, hang up your yellow slicker, shower and change, and head to Tofino for dinner and drinks.

The Wolf In The Fog is particularly enticing with its rustic décor (including a gnarled, driftwood wolf) and its sumptuous cocktail selection. Treat yourself to a Cedar Sour, a Captain Whisk or a Sea Wench, before tucking into gooseneck barnacles, lamb carbonara or a chocolate-injected Tofino Blackout.

The heart of nature: If you want to connect with nature, you’re spoiled for choice given that Tofino is in the Pacific Rim National Park. You’ll find an array of tracks that cover all terrains

Sumptuous: The Wolf In The Fog offers Cedar Sours, Captain Whisks or a Sea Wenches. Tuck into gooseneck barnacles, lamb carbonara or a chocolate-injected Tofino Blackout

Around the block is Shelter – boasting fire pits and plenty more specialties from the world of drink. It’s vibrant here; a Friday night steak with truffle French fries and a mound of rocket will see you into the weekend, as will the staff who are more than happy to recommend what to do as well as what to eat during your stay.

1909 Kitchen overlooks the marina, and is a sight to behold as the sun goes down – whatever the season. Be it a glassy springtime sunset or an autumnal reddish mass, this backdrop to your supper proves a quaint accompaniment to the rock-salted new potatoes you might enjoy for starters, and succulent chicken and local greens on offer as your entrée.

Next door to this is The Hatch – a waterfront pub and a fondly-revered Tofino institution, on the brink of the town’s inlet harbour, buzzing with the after-dinner crowd.

After their stay in Tofino, the Made In Chelsea cast were whisked back to Downtown Vancouver once more, to enjoy a final taste of city life.

Towering: Around one corner from the Sheraton Wall Centre you’ll stumble across spots such as the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Museum of Vancouver, surrounded by shopping and dining a-plenty

A final dash of indulgence: Waste no time in experiencing Hawksworth at the Rosewood Hotel

Voyage of discovery: This menu almost renders it unnecessary to make an actual journey around British Columbia, bringing the woodlands, farms, lakes and seas direct to your table

And having slept off the initial jet lag at The Wedgewood, their return to the city featured a more modern twist, hosted this time by the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre with its two glassy towers overlooking every inch of the city.

Around one corner from the Sheraton Wall Centre you’ll stumble across spots such as the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Museum of Vancouver, surrounded by shopping and dining a-plenty.

And for a final dash of indulgence waste no time in experiencing Hawksworth at the Rosewood Hotel.

Think about any culinary experience you’ve encountered in Canada thus far, and top if off with a tasting menu that neatly encapsulates the food of the country in one sitting.

The taste of Canada: Think about any culinary experience you’ve encountered in Canada thus far, and top if off with a tasting menu that neatly encapsulates the food of the country in one sitting

The BC Journey: This concoction of sample dishes delivers taste and texture that both surprises and amuses. Prepare to be bowled over by Chef David Hawksworth’s menu

Christened the BC Journey, this menu guides you through the province via seven courses with the aim of delivering a creative take on the seasons on your plate.

To suggest this menu features a surprising combination of flavour for the palette is an understatement. This concoction of sample dishes delivers taste and texture that both surprises and amuses.

Prepare to be bowled over by Chef David Hawksworth’s take on beets with a salt baked red ace beetroot, horseradish, and tarragon; or the Pemberton heritage potato and preserved mushroom broth, served amid a nest of vibrant moss. This menu almost renders it unnecessary to make an actual journey around British Columbia, bringing the woodlands, farms, lakes and seas direct to your table.

Bon Voyage provide a 9-night package to British Columbia from £2095 per person to include return flights from London Heathrow to Vancouver with Air Canada, 2 nights at the Wedgewood Hotel Vancouver, 7 nights in a beach front suite at the Pacific Sands Beach Resort on Vancouver Island, Car hire and return ferry crossings with BC Ferries. To book visit: https://www.bon-voyage.co.uk or call 0800 316 0194. For more information on British Columbia and travel to Canada please visit www.hellobc.co.uk and www.explore-canada.co.uk.