Sonora Resort

Once we heard about Sonora Resort (from some random strangers over lunch in Sun Valley, ID) we knew we had to go. It turned out to be our favorite trip of our adventurous 30 year marriage! We came for our 30 year anniversary and would HIGHLY recommend it. Our favorite activity was going every morning to watch the tide come in, where the seals and sea lions would frolic and fish for salmon. It was just joyful and beautiful and perfect. We'd grab our coffee from the restaurant and stay there, mesmerized and entertained for 1 - 2 hours. One day we rented a boat with a captain who took us to see exactly what we wanted to see...a pod of orkas, some humpbacks and a fabulous bald eagle. It was magical! One day we rode mountain bikes up to Florence Lake. We were there in mid-Sept and had the lake to ourselves! Another day we took a hike up into the forest of the island...it was like being in another land, very fantastical. Just fabulous! We did not do any planned activities with groups, because it's just not our thing, but we did the things that we wanted to do and would not change one thing (expect to stay MUCH longer!) The people who work there and joyful and lovely and we enjoyed meeting and chatting with many of them. You feel like you've made friends! The restaurant is lovely and very accommodating. The food is good. The wines are mostly BC wines. We didn't love them, but did enjoying trying many of them and had fun with that. I can't say enough good things. We cannot wait to go back! We took the boat ride in, which was about an hour. It was not luxurious, but it was so much fun. I loved seeing all the islands on the way there from Campbell River. It was about 1 hour. And, when we left we took the seaplane. It was the best. So much fun! So amazing to see it all from only 500 feet above. I loved that. Oh, and Sonora Resort and Island is spectacularly beautiful and magical. You can see from photos how beautiful it is, but to be there and see it in person is just amazing!

We were blown away with the service, food & scenery. The Grizzly tour was special and even the boat rides were enjoyable. Be sure to watch the sea lions feeding a sort walk from the lodge. We only wish we stayed longer!

Wonderful resort. Outstanding location, beautifully executed. Great staff and good food. Fantastic trips available (eg bear watching), but pricey. Rather pushy on tipping, which they should make clear when booking

Sonora Resort was all that we were told to expect. The hotel facilities were Relais & Chateaux, and the views from our room were superb. The restaurant was staffed by a friendly and knowledgable team who were eager to to tell us about the food. We had the tasting menu three times and were delighted by the chef's imaginative use of the local delicacies. For our other three nights, the a la carte menu was just as good. But, the best part of our stay were the outdoor activities. We went on many of the offered activities and enjoyed all of them - even when the weather wasn't ideal. The guides were what makes Sonora so special, they know their way around the area and were able to take us to places that were wonderful. We saw grizzlies, black bears, orcas and sea lions playing in reversing falls. All in all, a wonderful place to bask in beautiful scenery and rediscover nature. It's expensive - and worth every penny.

We are still recovering from our fabulous visit to Sonora Resort! Truly a Supernatural Experience tended to by an awesome group of individuals who cherish their experiences as much as their guests!