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Sonora Resort

British Columbia, Sonora Resort

High-end luxury meets pristine west coast wilderness. Intimately stylish, and only accessible by air or sea. A rich reward for a job well done, or a retreat to brainstorm new direction, this secluded paradise allows for meetings that are highly focused and positively unforgettable. Pristine natural surroundings are paired with top-rate, fully equipped modern meeting spaces and gourmet cuisine spotlighting the bounty of the west coast land and water. Between business sessions delegates experience the best of the west: whale-watching, salmon fishing, guided eco-excursions. The challenge isn’t how to entertain your group – it will be how to get them to leave.

Sonora Resort by the Numbers

TOTAL GUEST ROOMS

88

TOTAL MEETING SPACE

1,018 sq m | 10,953 sq ft

Biggest hotel ballroom

669 sq m | 7,200 sq ft |
120 Gala

Experts to help you plan
Sonora Resort

Entering Canada
Destination Canada

Time Zone
Pacific Time Zone

Current Time

This place is perfect for meetings that:

  • Look for secluded places to focus, plan or celebrate without interruption
  • Require world-class business facilities and nature experiences that are out of this world
  • Seek isolated locations with discrete staff and no media
  • Search out the ultimate bragging-rights destinations and experiences

You can count on:

  • Open hearts. Open minds.  Sonora Resort is open for business.
  • Virgin wilderness, opulent luxuries, modern amenities and service that’s second-to-none   
  • Gourmet seasonal cuisine, impressive wine cellar, and customized menus created by an inspired culinary team
  • Your team leaving inspired, renewed, and ready to return

Moving your people

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to dockside: breathtaking 50-minute flight by luxury helicopter

Seattle International Airport (SEA) to Sonora: dramatic 2.5-hour seaplane flight

Once you’re here:  float plane, helicopter, boat, kayak

Before – After – In-between Meetings

Fishing
Drop in a line

If ever there was a place to try for the catch-of-a-lifetime fly fishing, it’s at Sonora. Calm, salmon-rich waters surrounding Sonora provide plenty of rivershore or powerboat fishing. The best part? The guides will smoke, can, and ship your catch to enjoy back home.

Homalco
Enjoy a cultural exchange

Find modern-day synergies with a vibrant, ancient culture hosted by local First Nation, the Homalco Band, while exploring the Orford River. An unhurried day of learning and exploration includes art, natural resources, and the possibility of paddling a Salish outrigger canoe.

Zodiac
Eco-adventures

Make wildlife sightings throughout the Discovery Islands on an exhilarating zodiac eco-adventure. Zip into quiet coves to observe Stellar Sea Lions in their natural habitat. Be thrilled with sightings of Pacific White-sided dolphins, Dall’s porpoise and resident killer whales skimming and submerging and surfacing again. Look skyward for soaring bald eagles.

Food
Culinary classes

Sonora’s award-winning chefs lead intimate groups through a feast for all the senses. This hands-on experience guides guests through the tips, tricks and culinary techniques of a multi-course menu they’ll enjoy collectively.

Spa massage
Rejuvenate

Pamper your guests in this unspoiled setting at Sonora’s acclaimed Island Currents Spa. Here, signature treatments are inspired by the wild surroundings, and include treatments such as the Canadian balsam deep tissue massage, sea salt and kelp body scrub, or coastal beach stone massage.

archery
Hit a bullseye

The resort’s one-of-a-kind archery range includes lush forested surroundings and four shooting stations. Sharpen your aim and hone your skills during a one-on-one lesson with an instructor.

Helicopter
Exotic, out-of-this-world experiences

Snorkel with salmon on a river rafting trip. Helicopter to the summit of a glacier or mountain meadow for an afternoon picnic. Go on a remote fishing adventure by chartered helicopter. Seek out the elusive Grizzly Bear on a chartered wildlife safari. Walk amongst the ancient cedars in a rainforest cathedral. The options are as limitless as the memories they’ll forge.

paddling
Islands, inlets and waterfalls

There’s no shortage of spectacular scenery to explore from Sonora. Early snow runoff from surrounding peaks fuel gushing waterfalls in spring. Paddle kayaks, canoes or stand-up paddleboards. Cruise Desolation Sound, one of the most picturesque cruising destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Take in the natural wonders on a guided wildlife photo safari.

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Planning Essentials

Get a Good Night's Rest:

When not exploring the outdoors, guests can retreat to well-appointed rooms, multi-room suites and private villas, including the stunning Sea Lion Pointe, a 10,000 square-foot private lodge with five suites, library, billiards room and more. Accommodations live up to the reputation of the Relais and Châteaux properties chosen for their truly unique character.

Stretch your budget in Canada:

It’s a fact. Event dollars go further in Canada. With the Canadian dollar hovering between 25 and 30% below the U.S. dollar, planners are encouraged to enhance their meeting experience here. Dollars saved on the program requirements can translate into more bells and whistles or your bottom line, you pick.

Best time to Visit:

Sonora Resort is open seasonally from early May (best value season) through to mid-October.

Weather

Spring

5°C to 11°C

41°F to 52°F

Summer

12°C to 19°C

54°F to 66°F

Fall

7°C to 11.5°C

45°F to 53°F

Winter

1.6°C to 5°C

35°F to 41°F

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