Backeddy Resort & Marina

What Backeddy Resort & Marina does

Backeddy Resort & Marina is a privately-held, owner-operated waterfront resort located on a 5-acre property with 600 feet of private shoreline along Sechelt Inlet in Egmont, British Columbia, on Canada's Sunshine Coast. The resort comprises 23 accommodation spaces across four distinct product lines: modern waterfront cabins, vintage A-frame cabins, geodesic glamping domes, and inn rooms. Supporting the lodging operations, the property includes a full-service marina with moorage slips and a fuel dock, an oceanfront gastro pub (open Thursday through Monday with a Salty's Lobster Shack popup on Tuesdays and Wednesdays), equipment rentals (kayaks, canoes, SUPs, mountain bikes), and eco-tours operated through partnerships with three third-party tour operators. The resort also serves as an event venue for weddings, corporate retreats, yoga retreats, and group buyouts of up to 75 guests for cocktail receptions or 50 overnight guests.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with bookings processed through the resort's own website (powered by WebRez) and a toll-free phone line, avoiding third-party OTA distribution. Pricing is per-night with seasonal variation, pet fees, deposit requirements (50% at booking, balance 14 days prior to arrival), and a formalized promotional calendar featuring group discounts, BOGO offers, romance packages, and charitable partnerships. The core technology stack is limited to standard hospitality property management software with no proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities. In 2022, co-owners Peter and Suzanne Laurie — who acquired the property in January 2008 — extended their hospitality portfolio by acquiring Stay Wilder Eco Resorts, a separate eco-glamping brand located 15 minutes from Sechelt, BC. The resort is recognized with a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award and operates year-round with seasonal demand patterns typical of remote BC destinations.

Name

Backeddy Resort & Marina

Legal name

The Backeddy Resort & Marina

Website

https://backeddy.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Backeddy Resort & Marina is a privately-held waterfront resort on BC's Sunshine Coast offering 23 accommodations, a marina, gastro pub, equipment rentals, and event hosting to leisure travelers, wedding parties, and retreat groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort and Marina Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Marinas (71393), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH), Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Waterfront resort hospitality
• Vacation cabin rentals
• Marina moorage services
• Glamping accommodations
• Wedding event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Egmont

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Rentals: Revenue from renting various accommodation types including waterfront cabins, vintage A-frame cabins, geodesic glamping domes, and inn rooms. Nightly and multi-night stays with seasonal pricing.
2. Food & Beverage (Pub & Restaurant): On-site waterfront pub offering full menu including fish & chips, burgers, craft beers (including 'Egmonster' house beer), cocktails, and live music events. Pub hours Thu-Mon 12pm-8pm, Tue-Wed Salty's Lobster Shack popup.
3. Marina Moorage: Full-service marina providing moorage slips for boats. Seasonal moorage services with promotional discounts (e.g., 50% off until May 15).
4. Equipment Rentals: Rentals including mountain bikes, kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and BBQ equipment for guests to explore the surrounding area independently.
5. Events & Weddings: Private event hosting including weddings, elopements, corporate retreats, yoga retreats, and group bookings. Catering services by Chef Mike Denomey. Capacity up to 75 guests for cocktail receptions, 50 for banquets, and 50 overnight guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Backeddy Resort & Marina operates a 5-acre, 23-unit waterfront resort along 600 feet of shoreline on BC's Sechelt Inlet, offering four accommodation types (waterfront cabins, vintage A-frames, geodesic glamping domes, and inn rooms), a full-service marina with moorage and fuel dock, an oceanfront gastro pub with live music, and adventure rentals including kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and mountain bikes. The resort also hosts weddings, corporate retreats, and group buyouts, and partners with third-party tour operators for kayak and boat eco-experiences.

Product overview

Backeddy Resort & Marina is a waterfront resort on BC's Sunshine Coast operating as a unified hospitality destination comprising multiple accommodation types and experiential services. Its accommodation portfolio spans 23 unique spaces across four distinct product lines: luxury Waterfront Cabins for the 'Modern Adventurer', vintage A-frame cabins for the 'Rustic Vintage' segment, geodesic glamping domes for the 'Happy Glamper', and inn rooms offering the best value for solo travellers. Supporting these accommodations, the resort operates a full-service marina (moorage, fuel dock, store), an oceanfront gastro pub with live music (Backeddy Pub), and a range of adventure activities including kayak and boat eco-tours through partnered tour operators (Sunshine Coast Tours, Metta Eco Experiences, Coastland Marine), plus kayak, canoe, SUP, and mountain bike rentals. The resort also serves as a venue for weddings, elopements, corporate retreats, and yoga/mindfulness retreats, with an option to rent the entire resort exclusively. In 2022, the owners also acquired Stay Wilder Eco Resorts, a separate eco-glamping brand operating independently on the Sunshine Coast. Together, these products form a vertically integrated resort experience from lodging to dining to adventure activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waterfront Cabins

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% discount available on group bookings (Coastal Crew Escape promotion)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sunshine Coast ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party tour operator providing eco-tours that pick up and drop off directly at the Backeddy Resort dock. Offers marine adventure experiences in the Sechelt Inlet area.
• Metta Eco ExperiencesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEco-tour operator conducting experiences from the resort's waterfront location. Provides kayaking and nature-based adventures for guests.
• Coastland MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarine tour operator offering boat-based experiences departing from the Backeddy Marina. Provides waterfall tours and Inlet exploration.
• Stay Wilder Eco ResortsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate eco-glamping venture co-owned by Peter and Suzanne Laurie (Backeddy owners). First location launched 2022 on 160 acres near Sechelt, BC, 15 minutes from Backeddy. Eco-glamping pods with community kitchen and private washrooms. Related brand under same ownership but distinct property.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• West Coast Wilderness Lodge: Egmont, BC — an oceanside wilderness lodge minutes from Backeddy offering waterfront accommodations, adventure packages, and eco-tours on the Sunshine Coast. Closest geographic and conceptual peer.
• Painted Boat Resort: Pender Harbour, BC — boutique waterfront resort on the Sunshine Coast with cottages, spa, and on-site dining. Overlapping customer base and similar remote-marina positioning on the same tourism corridor.
• Sooke Harbour House: Sooke, BC — remote oceanfront inn with chef-driven dining and curated nature experience. Comparable remote-waterfront, experience-led lodging on Vancouver Island.
• Stay Wilder Eco Resorts: Sechelt, BC — eco-glamping pods on 160 acres of forest, owned by the same family as Backeddy. Sister property demonstrating comparable glamping/eco-tourism offering under shared ownership.
• Rockwater Secret Cove Resort: Halfmoon Bay, BC — an oceanfront resort on the Sunshine Coast offering waterfront cabins, fine-dining restaurant, and spa. Most directly comparable Sunshine Coast competitor in cabin-style waterfront lodging.
• Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina: Metchosin, BC — RV park and full-service marina on Vancouver Island. Most direct marina-plus-lodging peer for Backeddy's moorage + accommodation model.
• Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa: Courtenay, BC — oceanfront full-service resort with on-site dining, spa, marina proximity, and event hosting. Comparable full-service Vancouver Island waterfront resort experience.

Broad incumbents

• Tofino Resort + Marina: Tofino, BC — larger-scale waterfront resort with marina, multiple room types, and on-site dining. Comparable combination of marina + accommodations + dining, but at significantly larger scale.
• Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa: Brentwood Bay, BC — full-service waterfront resort with marina, spa, and multiple dining venues on Vancouver Island. Comparable full-service waterfront experience, but with broader amenity set and bigger operating team.

Emerging players

• Free Spirit Spheres: Qualicum Beach, BC — spherical treehouse-style unique accommodations on Vancouver Island. Comparable experiential/unique lodging positioning and nature-immersion appeal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/backeddyresort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/backeddy-resort-&-marina

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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