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Sonora Resort, Sonora Island, British Columbia, Canada

Sonora Resort

Wilderness
British Columbia, Canada

The Relais & Chateaux Sonora Resort Luxury Hotel & Spa is comprised of well-appointed lodges, suites and villas.

The spacious accommodation offers panoramic views across the waters. The en-suite bathrooms have walk-in showers and deep baths. All rooms are in close proximity to the main house where beautiful gardens lead to the restaurant and bar area, which overlook the beautiful scenery through the dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows.

Why we like Sonora Resort

You’ll never get bored! When tired of looking at the beautiful views (unlikely as that is), Sonora offers exceptional fishing, trekking, whale and dolphin watching. Guided grizzly bear tours, helicopters tours over glaciers and white water rafting. Once they’ve been covered, you might just have time to squeeze in a spa treatment at the resort’s world-class Island Currents Spa. Whether a couple wanting a peaceful retreat or a family looking for eco-adventure, Sonora is the spot.

Facilities

World-class Island Currents Spa
Swimming pool
12 seat movie theatre
Complimentary Wi-Fi and international calls
A supply of digital cameras to borrow for wildlife viewings

Activities

Heli-Tours
Hiking
Biking
Kayaking
Rafting
Fly-fishing
Cooking Classes
Grizzly Bear viewing
Whale Watching
Dolphin Watching
Tennis

Sonora Resort, Canada

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Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort £££££

Canada
Tented Camps

Clayoquot is an exclusive, luxury tented camp set in a magical location amidst pristine wilderness. The 25 guest tents are no ordinary tents and offer high spec interiors to rival any luxury hotel. Furnished in a traditional style, plush down duvets cover king-size beds and antique furniture sits alongside colourful rugs and atmospheric lighting.

Chilko Experience Wilderness Resort £££££

Canada
Wilderness

Built amidst a vast and spectacular wilderness, Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge was originally created as a private family retreat to enjoy with friends and family. The lodge still retains all the charm and welcoming atmosphere of a family estate but now welcomes guests to stay in the six log and timber frame cabins. With a boutique feel, a maximum of 12 guests are hosted at any one time and the ethos of owners Phil and Anne Huston is fun family time.

Nimmo Bay Resort £££££

Canada
Unusual

Nimmo Bay is an exclusive wilderness lodge. Only accessible via seaplane or helicopter, it is in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest on the west coast of British Columbia. Originally a fishing lodge, the resort offers exclusivity and privacy. Just nine cosy log cabins all have two bedrooms, bathrooms and relaxation areas that offer breath-taking views of the bay and surrounding area. Outside, they have hot tubs and open showers.

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I could not have wished for a better and more efficient itinerary in terms of both the destinations we visited and how the timing coincided. Plus, the communication from Roxy was excellent throughout.

Destination: Canada
Travel Expert: Roxy

Roxy was FANTASTIC at recommending the best place and season to go to see bears in Canada. We saw 47 in total, and 3 of these were up close and personal. Roxy was very professional and helpful, especially when my friends circumstances changed.

Destination: Canada
Travel Expert: Roxy

We had a truly amazing trip and everything was so very well planned by Paul - this trip will be hard to beat.

Destination: Canada
Travel Expert: Paul

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