All are welcome here

Regardless of race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, ability, nationality, class.

Accessibility

• Sliding Scale: We believe that everyone has the right to rest and leisure time. In a capitalist world that encourages us to work more and more, rest is an act of resistance. We offer sliding scale stays to increase access to being able to take a vacation. You can learn more here.
• Scent reduced: Most of the cleaning supplies we use and bath products we supply are unscented. If you have scent sensitivities, let us know when you book and we can remove any scented items and air-out the space before you come.
• Covid + allergy + respiratory virus safer: Our cleaning practices include using disinfectants between guests,  providing an air filter, and there is no shared air with the suite and the rest of the house.
• Body size: the bed, pull-out couch, bathtub, and chairs are rated to support people of a variety of body sizes, and are comfortable for people of a variety of body sizes

We believe that culture is a source of strength and community

We are a multi-cultural household and celebrate a variety of holidays, so you may encounter seasonal decor at the Wayward Inn celebrating the spring equinox, Diwali, Christmas, etc.

Being good neighbours to local Indigenous communities

The Wayward Inn is located on Penelakut, Stz'umiunus, Qwu'utsun, and Snuneymuxw traditional territory. We are grateful to the Indigenous tribes who have taken care of these lands and waters since time immemorial. We are working on being good neighbours, and have contributed and participated in the Walk for the Children organized by the Penelakut Nation. For those wanting to support local Indigenous community, we encourage you to buy your groceries, souvenirs, and Indigenous art at the Salish Sea Market, located 3 blocks from The Wayward Inn, or donate to local Indigenous Non-Profits, such as:

• Hiiye'yu Lelum House of Friendship in Duncan, on Qwu'utsun Territory
• 2-Spirit Collective at UNYA in Vancouver, on Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil Waututh Territory 
• Indian Residential School Survivors Society, a BC-wide organization
  

Environmental Stewardship

We think living in good relationship with the planet is important. We use compostable and/or recycled plastic bags, eco-friendly and unscented laundry detergents, encourage guests to use the recycling and compost bins provided in addition to garbage bins, we hope to soon be upgrading our smart baseboard heaters to a heat pump, we encourage guests to be mindful of water and energy consumption, and we are committed to invasive plant species removal on the grounds of The Wayward Inn.

We celebrate queer, trans, Two-Spirit, gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, and asexual people and all others under the rainbow!

This is a safer space to be you. Some of the books and films at the Wayward Inn feature 2SLGBTQIA+ characters, and we often donate to 2SLGBTQIA+ groups, such as the 2-Spirit Collective at UNYA.