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Sonora Resort
British Columbia, Canada · Independent · High Luxury
What began in 1979 as a rustic fishing lodge on Sonora Island in British Columbia's Discovery Islands was reimagined after Brandt Louie of the H.Y. Louie family acquired it in the early 2000s. Accessible only by boat or air, it joined Relais & Chateaux in January 2009 as an all-inclusive coastal wilderness escape.
- 88 rooms
- Opened 1979
- Neighborhood: Strathcona
About Sonora Resort
- Sonora Resort began in 1979 as a rustic fishing lodge on Sonora Island in the Discovery Islands region of coastal British Columbia.
- Brandt Louie of the H.Y. Louie family acquired the property in the early 2000s and greatly expanded it as a luxury wilderness resort.
- The resort is accessible only by boat or air amid the fjords and forests of the BC coast.
- Sonora Resort joined Relais & Chateaux in January 2009.
History
Sonora Resort traces its origins to 1979, when it began as a rustic fishing lodge on Sonora Island in the Discovery Islands region of coastal British Columbia. In the early 2000s the property was acquired by Brandt Louie of the H.Y. Louie family, who greatly expanded and reimagined it as a luxury wilderness resort.
Since January 2009 Sonora Resort has been a member of Relais & Châteaux, offering an all-inclusive escape amid the fjords and forests of the BC coast, accessible only by boat or air.
Restaurants and bars
- Tyee dining room, lounge and bar — Bar
Experiences
- Helicopter adventures — Thrilling helicopter adventures offered to groups as part of group experiences.
- Fishing — Fishing offered to groups; guests can practise casting at the trout ponds.
- Wildlife viewing — Wildlife viewing decks on the resort and wildlife viewing as a group activity.
- Spa experiences — Sumptuous spa experiences offered for quieter moments.
- Yoga and hiking — Yoga and hiking in lush forests, with nearby trails to hike.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Fine dining
- All-inclusive
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