Sonora Resort

Introduction:

This outstanding, all-inclusive resort is positioned on Sonora Island in Desolation Sound - between Vancouver Island and BC's mainland. Pure five-star luxury in a five-star setting, Sonora raises the bar on wilderness quality and comfort. The resort’s architecture reflects the classic Canadian west coast style where individual lodges offer privacy, views and space. The professional and friendly staff take care of everything from start to finish. If you had to choose only one property in Western Canada, Sonora would be high on most people's list.

Location and Getting there:
The Resort is accessible by set daily departures from Vancouver by 12 passenger helicopter or seaplane, or from Campbell River by water taxi. Helicopter and seaplane flights take approximately 47 minutes from Vancouver International Airport's south terminal. Alternatively, you may drive to Campbell River and depart on an afternoon water taxi (approx. 50 minute ride) across picturesque Desolation Sound to Sonora Island. Additionally, daily seaplane service is offered from Seattle with Kenmore Air (customs cleared Vancouver Island).

Amenities:
The experience at Sonora is more like an intimate, luxury cruise liner than a wilderness lodge, allowing guests to chose where to dine and what to enjoy. At Sonora, "all inclusive" means all gourmet meals, bar drinks, house wines, in-room mini bar, use of all guest amenities including mineral pools, sauna and steam room, and the business centre are included. Additionally, there is wireless access throughout and free global calling from guest room phones.

Meals:

The award winning chef is a master and the cuisine is complimented by a fine wine cellar with a Canadian focus. Meals and beverages are included. Guests choose where to dine - from a barbecue on the deck to a seven course dinner.

Accommodation:
The 11 lodges at Sonora Resort are individually designed and offer a range of privacy, views and space will incorporating local lumber and stone. Though decor and interior design vary between the lodges, the attention to comfort and detail is constant. Every lodge has private balconies with hot tubs on the deck. All rooms are gold deluxe with guaranteed ocean views, queen or king sized beds, top quality linens and cozy goose-down duvets.

Activities:
Guest activities read like a Canadian dream list: premium salt water fishing, fly fishing, Grizzly bear viewing (late August-October), marine wildlife nature tours, sea kayaking, golf excursions to Vancouver Island, and helicopter tours for fishing, hiking and picnicking. A movie theatre is available 24/7 for guests and golfers can enjoy two top of the range simulators with 12 foot screens. The spa is a key guest feature offering a range of services (additional cost applies).

With a fleet of fast boats and professional guides on hand, sport fishing is hugely popular. Salmon fishing season is year round for Chinook/King. Coho/Silver Mid June through September. Pink Salmon July + August; Chum September + October and famous Sockeye July + August.

Travel Tips:
Fishing should be pre-arranged at time of booking to optimize access to guides and boat time. Professional fish packing and freezing facilities on site.   

Services included:

• Deluxe Suite accommodations with complimentary bar fridges in each room and turn down service daily.

• All gourmet meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner and appetizers.

• All beverages (liquor, wine, beer, soda, juices and water)

• Use of all amenities at the Resort - including outdoor heated pool, hot tubs, tennis court, 9-hole putting green, games room (billiards, shuffle board and Foosball), virtual golf stations, state of the art movie theatre, access to stocked Rainbow Trout fly-fishing pond with all equipment, access to the Wellness Centre (fitness room, Yoga/Pilates studio, gym facilities, saunas, steam-rooms and 3 mineral pools), access to the Business Centre and use of its 5 work stations.

Services not included:
Transportation to / from the Resort (see below), Spa services, charter fishing and GST (currently 5%)

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