Basecamp Resorts is expanding its Everwild wellness hospitality brand with three new Nordic Spa & Hotel destinations planned for Banff, Alberta; Fernie, British Columbia; and Harmony, Alberta, with construction expected to begin in 2026.
It’s the next phase of growth for Everwild following the opening of Everwild Canmore Nordic Spa & Hotel in November 2025, which is operating ahead of projections and helping validate strong demand for Nordic spa experiences in both mountain and urban-adjacent markets, said the company.
To support the three developments, Basecamp Resorts said it is expanding its Wildwood Investment Fund from $20 million (raised to date) to $50 million. The original fund included all three Everwild projects — Fernie, Banff, and Harmony, but was primarily weighted toward Fernie, with smaller allocations to the other two markets, said the company.
This next phase increases exposure to Banff and Harmony, two high-demand destinations, creating a more balanced and diversified portfolio across Western Canada’s strongest mountain and growth markets. The fund is targeting a projected internal rate of return (IRR) of approximately 24-28% and an equity multiple of approximately 2.1-2.5x over its planned term from Q1 2026 through Q4 2030, it explained.
“Everwild Nordic Spas & Hotels are created to offer a different way of travelling, one that prioritizes presence over pace,” said Sky Mitchell, Founder and CEO of Basecamp Resorts.
“With Canmore performing strongly, these three new destinations allow us to thoughtfully grow the Everwild experience across Western Canada, while the expanded Wildwood Investment Fund provides the foundation to support that growth.”
Everwild said the three developments represent its continued evolution as a collection of destinations designed to foster relaxation and meaningful connection through shared thermal experiences, communal resting spaces, wholistic dining and programming that bring guests together in a way that feels natural and unforced.
Each property will feature a complete Nordic thermal circuit, bespoke wellness rituals, integrated hotel accommodations, thoughtfully conceived food and beverage, and architecture shaped by its surrounding landscape.
“Leading the culinary vision across all new properties is Michelin-starred chef Quinton Bennett, who joins as Director of Culinary. He will oversee all food and beverage programming, from spa lounge menus and après-sauna offerings to full-service restaurant concept, bringing a refined, ingredient-driven approach that reflects the character of each destination. His appointment signals a continued commitment to elevating the guest experience, ensuring that dining is as considered and restorative as the wellness journey itself,” said Everwild.
Located in downtown Banff at the site of the current Basecamp Suites Banff property, Everwild Banff is expected to open in fall 2027. The development will introduce approximately 34,000 square feet of Nordic-inspired spa space across two levels, as well as a rooftop thermal circuit with panoramic views of Banff National Park. The existing 21-room hotel will be reimagined as part of the Everwild experience alongside treatment rooms and integrated food and beverage offerings including 60 lounge seats and an open-air rooftop bar and grill with capacity for 50 guests. Once operational, Everwild Banff is expected to employ approximately 70 people and welcome roughly 100,000 visitors annually.
Anticipated to open in summer 2027, Everwild Fernie will be located within the Elk Valley, surrounded by the Lizard Range. The project will include approximately 37,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor Nordic-inspired spa facilities, a 70-room hotel, and an on-site restaurant with 48 seats, designed as a year-round, fully integrated wellness destination. The property is expected to employ approximately 70 people and welcome an estimated 55,000 visitors annually, said the company.
Scheduled to open in winter 2028, Everwild Harmony will be located along the lakeshore in Harmony Village just west of Calgary. The 5.5-acre development will feature more than 138,000 square feet of combined Nordic-inspired spa and hotel space, including outdoor thermal pools, floating sauna docks, lakefront relaxation areas, a 26-room hotel, and a full-service restaurant with an estimated 225 seats. The property is expected to employ up to 300 people and welcome approximately 200,000 visitors in its first year of operation. This property will become Everwild’s flagship location and one of the largest spas in North America, added Everwild.
“Together, these three destinations represent the next chapter of Everwild and our long-term commitment to building wellness experiences that reflect the landscapes and communities they’re part of,” said Mitchell. “Through the Wildwood Investment Fund, we’re able to grow the Everwild platform in a way that supports both local economies and the future of wellness hospitality in Western Canada and North America.”
Basecamp Resorts operates 12 hotels across Western Canada, with more than one million guest stays and over $600 million in hospitality projects delivered.
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