Moira Fitzpatrick welcomes Sooke Harbour House on Canada's West Coast
Dear Colleague,
Just a half-hour drive from Victoria, BC, this charming, world-class oceanfront resort on Canada's West Coast features panoramic views of the Juan de Fuca Strait and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, plus dazzling sunrises and sunsets, sunbathing seals, frolicking otters and visiting whales and birds. Plenty of pristine wilderness opportunities include whale watching, fishing, hiking, sailing, golfing and more. Not only one of the best hotels in the Victoria area, Sooke Harbour House was named the 2nd Best Hotel in Canada by Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards; voted among the Top 20 Hotels in Canada by Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards; listed among 2013 Travel & Leisure 500 Best Hotels in the World, plus a 2015 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.
Moira Fitzpatrick Special Offers
Travel Agent Commission: Travel agents receive a 15% commission for any new reservations made by June 30th, 2016, booked directly through Moira.
Travel Agent Invitation: If on Vancouver Island, travel agent + one guest are invited to drop by Sooke Harbour House for a complimentary lunch and site inspection, when set up through Moira.
Guests receive welcome bottle of fine British Columbia wine, when booking through Moira.
The hotel offers 28 recently refurbished guest rooms. In addition to its award-winning fine dining restaurant, the hotel will soon be opening a new restaurant and bar – the Copper Room. The surrounding idyllic gardens brim with a colorful array of flowers, creating a romantic setting for the many weddings that take place at the hotel.
Rooms/Suites
The rooms and suites vary in size and theme and are individually designed incorporating original artwork, local antiques, handcrafted furniture and all with wood burning fireplaces – ideal for year-round comfort and charm. Rooms offer queen beds, king beds, hide-a-beds, and beds in lofts for adventurous people, plus a variety of tubs and bathing styles including, large soakers, hot tubs, Jacuzzi-style tubs, and steam showers – some are in-room, others on balconies and patios. Guests are welcomed to their rooms with a decanter of Blackberry Port and homemade cookies.
Dining & Lounges
In 2014, Sooke Harbour House Resort Hotel received a Lifetime Achievement Award, marking the 21st consecutive year that it had received top awards from Vancouver Magazine as Best Vancouver Island Restaurant. The award-winning restaurant focuses on local, natural, and sustainable food processes, particularly wild foods supplied by local farms, fishers, artisans and foragers. The gastronomical menu is changed daily, and the four-course format allows diners to experience more than the usual ‘appetizer, main and dessert’ format. Creativity has always been a tenet of this kitchen – experimentation and learning, interesting ingredients and preparations. The hotel's organic grounds and gardens include more than 200 herbs, greens, edible flowers and vegetables grown naturally, organically and seasonally. By showcasing the foods of Vancouver Island at the height of freshness and flavor, paired with the best of regional wines, the restaurant is creating an emerging Vancouver Island cuisine. The chefs believe – what grows together, goes together!
This summer, a new restaurant and bar called the Copper Room is opening in a space now known as the Garden Room, and will offer lighter fare than the existing dining room, at a lower price point. The 40-seat restaurant will include craft beer on tap and will work with local brewers to offer special dinners.
Wellness & Relaxation
Currently spa services are conducted in the privacy of the guest rooms. A new 3,000-square-foot ocean side spa will be opening in the fall of 2016 including a sauna, thermal pools and treatment rooms. Eighteen different spa packages offer a variety of herbal or thalassotherapy treatments: esthetic (facials, manicures, pedicures); massage (Swedish, deep tissue, hot rock, aromatherapy; body treatments (wraps, sea salt scrubs). As well, a new Ocean Club is to be established to offer 100 members their own club room, discounts and room upgrades, and a variety of outdoor activities
Meetings/Conferences/Weddings
The hotel offers a variety of spaces to suit any type of meeting or event. The Potlatch Room, popular for corporate retreats and meetings, features a beach stone fireplace, cedar walls, Douglas fir details, hardwood floors, and First Nations art. Plated dinner service is available for up to 60 people. Bar service and stand-up hors d’oeuvres receptions are available for up to 80 guests. A number of breakout rooms are also available. A new 1500 sq ft permanent art gallery, soon to be completed, will be suitable for larger meetings and events.
Combining an internationally renowned hotel and restaurant with a stunning location, no wonder Sooke Harbour House is a popular wedding/honeymoon venue. Wedding packages range from a Bachelorette Getaway, to an intimate Elopement Package to booking the entire hotel for an Inn Wedding. The hotel offers catering, flowers and planning/consultation services.
The Gallery
The art of more than 150 local artists and crafts people is displayed throughout the hotel's hallways, outside paths and gardens, and pathways along the beach. Artists’ works are also highlighted in every suite, and change as works are circulated and sold. Local artwork, including First Nations art, is an intrinsic part of Sooke Harbour House – the whole place is a gallery. A new 1,500-square-foot permanent art gallery is planned, which will exhibit most of the art and be used for special events as well
Packages
A variety of packages are available: some restrictions apply; prices may vary for weekend or holiday bookings; Please note the fine dining restaurant is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday evening. From June 1st, there will be a daily service
Season of Romance includes:
• one night's accommodation, double occupancy
• 4-course dining menu for two in Sooke Harbour House Restaurant
• cost starts from $359CDN + taxes
West Coast Wine & Cheese Package includes:
• two nights' accommodation for two
• $100 Dining Credit each night
• upon arrival, two bottles of wine (1 red, 1 white, Sommelier's choice) plus cheese plate
• cost starts from $753CDN + taxes, for two
Family of 4 Whale Watching Eco-Tour Adventure includes:
• two nights' accommodation (children stay for free)
• 3-hour Whale Watching/Eco Tour on Juan de Fuca Strait, exploring Vancouver Island's South Western shores (children must be 6 – 13 years old)
• wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed and availability will be influenced by weather conditions
• cost starts from $994CDN + taxes, for family of 4
Whale Watching Eco-Tour Adventure for Two includes:
• two nights' accommodation in Ocean Deluxe King or Signature King room
• 3-hour Whale Watching/Eco Tour
• 4-course dinner for two with wine pairing
• wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed and availability will be influenced by weather conditions
• cost starts from $1076CDN + taxes, for 2 people
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Activities
With its location on the coast, but not far from the city of Victoria, the hotel offers both wilderness and urban activities – whale watching, wildlife & bird watching, horseback riding, hiking, cycling & mountain biking, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, zip lining, exploring, geocaching, Sooke Museum, golfing, and wine touring. Attractions in and around Victoria include the famous Butchart Gardens, Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle, Maritime Museum, Parliament Buildings, shopping, entertainment and more.
Activities in and around Sooke:
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How to get to Sooke from the US:
By Air
By Ferry
Car Rental on Vancouver Island
Airport Shuttle from YYJ to downtown Victoria
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