ooke Harbour House, located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, sits several yards away from the
Pacific Ocean, and that alone gives it one of the best front row seats in Canada for its spectacular view, wildlife, and, of course, spa-ing. Co-owner Frederique Philip says this year offers some exciting changes for the 30-year old inn and spa. “We are upgrading everything starting with a saltwater swimming pool to be built right in front of the inn that will look out onto the ocean. We are also converting the Garden Room to a bar with more casual food and crafted beer – it will be a great place for casual dining. Our rooms too will all be upgraded and some nice changes made.”
Sooke Harbour House offers spa treatments that include facials, a variety of massages, wraps, scrubs, and aesthetics that are offered in the privacy of your own room. In fact, they want guests to enjoy their privacy and really relax! Using elements from the nearby ocean as well as herbs and aromatherapy blends, each treatment and product include natural ingredients to help revitalize. The seaweed is most often picked right out in front of the inn! Frederique points out; “we have incredible seaweed and clean water here.”
So, after your spa treatments, you can bathe in a hot tub on your private balcony overlooking the ocean, relax in your room in your robe – or even take a nap!
“We are one of the few spas that believes you should indulge in your own private space.” The third floor of the inn is the perfect setting for a girlfriends getaway, a bridal party weekend, or travelling couples as it offers three larger suites – all with steam showers and is private from the rest of the inn. “Guests feel like they’ve booked their own hotel for the weekend, as we can offer all the spa treatments they want in their rooms. There is an infrared sauna up there too, and we can setup private dining for them. It is a perfect space to socialize room-to-room without disturbing anyone else. Anything is possible.”
Sooke Harbour House is one of Canada’s leading gourmet dining experiences and of course a visit here wouldn’t be complete without some wonderful epicurean delights with a trillion dollar view! Treat your taste buds to their own spa experience like no other!
Oceanside, with great food and personalized spa treatments – no wonder Dragon’s Den celebrity, Arlene Dickinson says it’s her favorite resort in Canada. When have you known a dragon to be wrong!
Sooke Harbour House
1528 Whiffen Spit Road
Sooke, British Columbia
(250) 642-3421
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By Mary Hughes
Your Front Row Seat for the Pacific Ocean and Spa-ing
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