Accommodation and Experience Providers

Created by the Georgian Prince and Princess Abkhazi, this lovely garden spans just over an acre and features native Garry oaks, Japanese Maples and splendid rhododendrons.

Our guides live to fish and make every fishing trip a memorable experience. You'll leave the dock in the good care of a great guide with years of fishing our local waters. The fishing areas near Campbell River are protected from the ocean swell of the west coast of the island and are home to five species of salmon as well as bottom fish. The scenery, wild life, and fresh air are exhilarating and a perfect backdrop for a perfect fishing charter. You are welcome to bring any food and drinks you would like to enjoy on the boat. You will need a fishing licence with salmon stamp which can be purchased at our local tackle shop or purchased and printed from any computer if you search "Canadian tidal fishing licence" the site will come up. We are happy to fish groups of any size and have experience arranging fishing for corporate charters. Four on the boat is maximum, two or three are best . We hope you will be in touch to make your fishing plans.

Small museum with local history and natural history of Cortes Island. Exhibits change every year. Beautiful heritage garden with picnic table - allows for family lunch. We are also a Tourist/Visitor Information Booth (T/VIB) as part of a provincial network under Destination BC

Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina is the perfect year-round oceanside getaway. You can literally step out your door onto the marina for chartered fishing, embark on a whale watching or kayaking tour, go zip lining, hike through rainforests, explore countless beaches, and still have time to enjoy a soak in one of our Resorts two outdoor hot tubs or grill your catch-of-the-day on your private patio. Each spacious townhome vacation rental suite is professionally managed by True Key Vacations, offering well-appointed fully-equipped gourmet kitchens, in-suite washer and dryer, private bedrooms, a carport for your vehicle, and gorgeous views of the harbour. The 114-slip marina is the finest in Sooke and can accommodate vessels of various sizes, ranging from small crafts to those of up to 50 feet (15 metres). Stay with us at Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina and discover the best that Vancouver Islands rugged west coast has to offer!

Discover the beauty of sailing in Desolation Sound We are a small niche adventure sailing company and sailing school operating from Cortes Island within the beautiful waters of Desolation Sound away from the usual busy city centers. We offer one- and multi-day sailing excursions on our 40-foot sailboat Mariah, focused on experiencing sailing, adventure, teaching, and providing Sail Canada-accredited sailing courses and certification. Visit our website for more information and bookings! Join us and begin your sailing adventure!

Experience life within the forts walls as you fall asleep to the ocean and natures soothing sounds; and be taken back over 50 years ago when soldiers families inhabited Fort Rodd Hill during their summer camp-out. The oTENTik tents, exclusive to Parks Canada, offer a unique blend of homey comfort and a taste of outdoor adventure. They provide a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy camping with the comfort of a bed, inside the fort, already set up and ready to go. Take advantage of the exclusive right to stay overnight in Canadas best preserved west coast artillery fort!