Aerie Resort
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
Why Go
At the Aerie, luxury accommodations and curteous service complement the natural beauty of the hotel's surroundings. You can snuggle with a goose down duvet in front of a fireplace, and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains from your private deck.During the day, Southern Vancouver Island offers a range of activities, including golf, hiking, fishing, sailing, kayaking and mountain biking. The hotel can arrange various tours, from wine tours to marine ecology and eco-adventures.
Upon your return to the hotel, relax by the pool, or book a massage at the Aerie Wellness & Beauty Centre.
Food
The Dining Room at the Aerie Resort serves a European interpretation of the Pacific coast cuisine, with fresh ingredients from 60 different local farms. Choose from dishes featuring an array of vegetables, lamb, veal, venison, ostrich, guinea fowl, pheasant, quail and rabbit.Bonelli, a restaurant and bar, serves Mediterranean-style dishes and offers scenic views of the mountains. During the warmer months, be sure to ask for a table outside and dine surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Best Time to Go
While Vancouver enjoys mild temperatures year-round, summers are the best time to go for outdoor activities. Winters are usually wet - this is when room rates are at their lowest.
Plan this Vacation
The Aerie Resort is located on Vancouver Island, 30 minutes north of Victoria. Victoria can be reached by ferry, seaplane, helicopter or regularly scheduled flights from Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle and Portland. In Victoria, you can rent a car or get a taxi.
A deluxe room with a jacuzzi starts from $255 US in the summer, from $181 US in the spring & fall, and from $181 US in the winter. To book, call the resort at 800-518-1933.
Aerie Resort, P.O. Box 108, Malahat, British Columbia, Canada, 800-518-1933, 250-743-7115, www.aerie.bc.ca
Canada Hotels & Resorts
Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Dec 01, 2004