British Columbia is a diverse destination with stunning scenery, an array of outdoor activities and exciting cities such as Vancouver and Victoria, BC’s capital. Whether you are planning a quick couples' getaway or a honeymoon vacation, there are destinations and accommodations that fit every interest.
Emerald Lake Lodge, British Columbia
The rustic Emerald Lake Lodge in British Columbia was built in 1902 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Yoho National Park, just 25 miles west of Lake Louise, is known for its hiking and cross-country ski trails. The Lodge has a complimentary shuttle bus to the Lake Louise Ski Area in the winter. Excellent heli-skiing is available at Purcell Heli-Skiing. Fossil hunters come from around the world to visit the Burgess Shale on Mt. Burgess. If you get tired after all the outdoor adventures, you can always sit in the lodge's hot tub and watch the Northern Lights. The lodge is 10 kilometers off of the Trans Canada Highway and a 2.5 hour drive from Calgary. (800-663-6336, 403-410-7417).
The Wickaninnish Inn on Vancouver Island
The Wickaninnish Inn is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in Canada overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The inn is a beautiful, romantic vacation hideaway surrounded by the ocean and a forest. If you are looking for secluded vacation spots, this is the destination for you. Chesterman Beach, one of the nicest beaches in Canada, is located just steps from the inn. Guests can choose from a variety of activities, such as whale watching, sea-kayaking and nature tours.
Assiniboine Lodge, Canada's Oldest Backcountry Ski Lodge
Assiniboine Lodge is Canada's oldest backcountry ski lodge. Located the Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park in the beautiful British Columbia's mountains, the lodge is the ultimate adventure getaway for skiers in the winter and hikers in the summer. The property is now open, following an extensive renovation led by BC Parks. Originally built in 1928 by the Canadian Pacific Railway as the first ski lodge in the Canadian Rockies, the lodge's foundation started to fail. During the renovation, the historic building had to be rolled 50 feet forward onto the meadow to rebuild the foundation. The original ambiance was carefully preserved during the restoration. The full service hotel can accommodate 30 guests at a time in 7 private cabins and 5 lodge rooms. Activities and services include guided hiking and ski touring, gourmet meals, warm showers, rolling in the snow after a sauna and goose down duvets.
Hastings House on Salt Spring Island
Hastings House on Salt Spring Island is a luxury waterfront getaway set on 22 acres on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. This seaside resort offers scenic island views, 18 unique rooms and suites, a restaurant and a spa. The hotel restaurant serves regional cuisine complemented by artfully selected wines from the area and from around the world. On your romantic getaway indulge in relaxing treatments at The Spa which offers a varied menu of services. Other vacation activities include shopping and romantic walks in the nearby village, hiking, sailing, whale watching, kayaking and fishing.
Rockwater Secret Cove Resort
Couples who stay at the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort in Sunshine Coast, British Columbia will be struck by the idyllic and romantic ambience. Many of the rooms have gorgeous views and spacious quarters, giving you the ultimate comfort during your stay. Most of the rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, televisions with cable, a coffee and tea maker, terry bathrobes, and a telephone. Guests can enjoy many of the outdoor activities offered at the resort, including hiking, biking, and yoga classes. On the property, there is also a dock at the beach, a kayak center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a beautiful Zen garden.
Painted Boat Resort
British Columbia is famous for its pristine wilderness, beautiful views and lush forests. Painted Boat Resort offers 31 romantic villas on five scenic acres. The resort is located two hours from Vancouver in Pender Harbour. During the day, spend your time outdoors hiking and enjoying a selection of water-based adventures. At night, watch the starry night sky. The resort offers a spa which can help you get over the jet lag and jump-start your vacation relaxation. The spa offers ocean-inspired therapies featuring rich seaweed and salts. Choose from detoxing and rejuvenating treatments, relaxing massages and healing wraps. The infinity pool is open during the warmer season. The resort has a fitness center, hot tub, kayak rentals, and a deep-water marina.
The Fairmont Empress Hotel
The Fairmont Empress Hotel is a beautiful romantic hotel located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Check into this historic hotel to explore Victoria, get pampered at the spa, and engage in exciting activities such as ocean bound whale watching. The hotel opened in 1908 and has a long history. The Willow Stream spa offers exclusive and specialized treatments using natural resources and indigenous ingredients such as purifying algae, rare muds, essential oils and herbs. Other activities guests can enjoy nearby include golf, kayaking, tennis, shopping, fishing, mountain biking, eco-tours, sailing and hiking.
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa in Victoria
If you are looking for a relaxing weekend getaway in Victoria, check into The Magnolia Hotel & Spa . The hotel offers stylish guest rooms and a luxurious spa with seven treatment rooms. You will feel pampered from head to toe at the Spa Magnolia which specializes in organic health and beauty treatments. Guest rooms are decorated in contemporary style with traditional touches, including floor-to-ceiling windows and deep soaker tubs in the bathrooms. Ask for a Diamond Room with a view of the Victoria Harbour which is especially romantic. This room has a 10-foot ceiling and a fireplace, perfect for a romantic spa weekend getaway.
The Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside
The Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside is an all suite hotel located in the heart of Whistler Village, at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. The lodge is situated near the Whistler Village Gondola and Blackcomb Excalibur Gondola base stations giving its guests access to 7,000 skiable acres. In the summer, the area offers four excellent golf courses, fishing, horseback riding, and water sports. The hotel is a great getaway for families. The resort features a pool deck with spectacular views of the mountains. The pool deck, open year-round, has a heated outdoor pool, two outdoor hot tubs and a Steam room.
Nimmo Bay Resort
Nimmo Bay Resort is a first class fishing and adventure getaway. Heli-Fishing guests are flown by helicopter to nearby rivers. Choose from 30,000 square miles of land with elevation ranging from sea level to seven thousand feet. The all-inclusive getaway provides all the necessary equipment and transportation. Heli-Ventures include ocean-kayaking, river-rafting, whale-watching and heli-hiking. Kids are welcome to enjoy the unique nature experience. If your muscles are sore at the end of the day, there are massage services, including Shiatsu, Ayurvedic, Reflexology and Reiki. You can also relax in the waterfall hot tubs. The property has received several awards for its environmental preservation efforts. The property recycles all of their garbage and uses environmentally-sound cleaning products. Fishing is 100% catch and release.
Adara Hotel in Whistler
Plan a ski vacation to Whistler and stay at the contemporary Adara Hotel. The hotel has a stylish lobby with a fireplace and a lounge, and a year-round hot tub with mountain views. Whistler Blackcomb offers excellent alpine skiing during the winter months. Combine a ski vacation with dining, shopping and other activities in Whistler Village which is home to many coffee bars, clubs, lounges and spas. Suites start at CAD 200 per night.
Sutton Place Vancouver
Located in downtown Vancouver, Canada, the Sutton Place Vancouver is a luxury city spa getaway with stylish guest rooms and Vida Health Spa. The hotel interiors are decorated with classical furnishings, crystal chandeliers and marble floors. Vida spa offers a spectrum of traditional and innovative spa treatments, including signature Ayurvedic therapies based on 5,000-year-old Indian holistic health principles. Adjacent to the spa is a fitness center with an indoor pool and whirlpool. Visit the chic boutiques on Robson Street and tour the nearby arts and entertainment districts on your city spa getaway.
The Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront is located on the shores of Burrard Inlet in Vancouver. Plan a scenic city vacation and enjoy the hotel's plush services and amenities. Because of its proximity to the cruise ship terminal, the hotel is a great place to stay if you are booked on a cruise departing from Vancouver. The hotel features spectacular views of the harbor, North Shore mountains and Stanley Park. When reserving your room, ask for one of the accommodations overlooking the harbor. If you want additional service and privacy on your vacation, the hotel offers rooms on the Fairmont Gold floor. The health club has a 50 foot outdoor pool which remains open year-round, an indoor whirlpool, steam rooms, free weights and cardiovascular machines.
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is Vancouver's landmark hotel offering attentive service, luxury rooms and elegant dining. Whether you are in the city on business or on your way to an adventure in British Columbia, you can count on a relaxing stay at this luxury hotel. The hotel has 556 rooms and suites located in a romantic building that will remind you of an English castle. For additional privacy and service on your spa vacation, book one of the Fairmont Gold Rooms which will give you access to a lounge equipped with a computer with internet access, afternoon pastries and an honor bar in the evenings.
Water’s Edge Shoreside Suites
Escape to the welcoming grounds of the Water’s Edge Shoreside Suites, a Ucluelet Hotel that promises comfortable accommodations, stunning views, as well as much-needed peace and quiet. The Water’s Edge Shoreside Suites are tucked away within a protected piece of land and serves as a fantastic launch pad for Ucluelet adventures. Enjoy wildlife viewing with whale-watching tours located nearby or set off to enjoy the world-class kayaking that Ucluelet is known for. Fishing is also a spectacular pastime that guests can enjoy while staying at the Water’s Edge Shoreside suites with great salmon charters as well as saltwater fishing adventures just a stone’s throw from the suites.
1971 Harbour Crescent, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Canada, Phone: 250-726-2672
Birds of a Feather Ocean Lagoon Bed and Breakfast and Vacation Rental
Travelers who want to enjoy a quiet property close to the downtown area, but without all of the chaos that a city location brings, ought to pay a visit to the Birds of a Feather Ocean Lagoon Bed and Breakfast. This B&B is a hybrid and boutique establishment situated by an open lagoon along one of Victoria’s western beaches. Birds of a Feather offers exclusivity thanks to its private dock, alongside five-star luxury care of spacious grounds, plush furnishings, and amenities, as well as fantastic service and hospitality. With a number of nearby attractions and experiences for guests to offer, the Birds of a Feather Ocean Lagoon Bed and Breakfast is undeniably a fantastic vacation destination for couples in British Columbia.
206 Portsmouth Drive, Victoria, BC, Canada V9C 1R9, Phone: 250-391-8889
Coast Hillcrest Hotel
Make your way to the Coast Hillcrest Hotel for a refreshing and romantic vacation in the beautiful and prime locale that is Revelstoke, British Columbia. Coast Hillcrest Hotel boasts North America’s largest vertical and offers complimentary seasonal shuttles for guests to hit the slopes as they please. While winter sports are definitely the biggest draw at Coast Hillcrest Hotel, that’s not all it has to offer. Plush rooms welcome guests, excellent on-site restaurants dish up mouthwatering, local-sourced cuisine, and cozy lounges welcome all to warm up by the fireplace. There are also great local breweries, hot springs, and other great attractions and experiences nearby to enjoy.
2100 Oak Drive, Revelstoke, BC, Canada V0E 2S0, Phone: 250-837-3322
Old House Hotel and Spa
West Coast style and top-notch hospitality await at the Old House Hotel and Spa. Nestled within the Comox Valley, the Old House Hotel and Spa is undeniably one of the most comfortable and popular vacation destinations on Vancouver Island. It stands scenically along the Courtenay River and is comprised of two welcoming buildings, the Maple and the Cedar. Visiting couples can enjoy a romantic Old House Experience with stay, spa, and dine packages, which offer stays in luxurious rooms and suites. Meanwhile, there are outstanding local restaurants that are ready to wow your tastebuds with fresh and inspiring cuisine. Other experiences to enjoy with your significant other include retreats at the Ohspa, Comox Valley Wine Tours, and wildlife safaris.
1730 Riverside Lane, Courtenay, BC, Canada V9N 8C7, Phone: 250-703-0202
Nita Lake Lodge
The ultimate romantic getaway awaits at Nita Lake Lodge, a whistler resort that promises an authentic mountain retreat. At Nita Lake Lodge, guests can look forward to sterling and immaculately designed suites that aren’t just luxurious, but an inspiring example of relaxing modernity.
When guests aren’t relaxing inside a double-soaker tub or enjoying the warmth of a suite’s fireplace, they can enjoy the breathtaking lake and mountain views while experiencing outdoor recreation or relaxing at the spa. Avid foodies can also explore bite after flavorful bite of local cuisine and celebrated restaurants both inside the lodge and in the surrounding neighborhood of Whistler.
2131 Lake Placid Road, Whistler, BC, Canada V8E 0B2, Phone: 604-966-5700
Watermark Beach Resort
At Watermark Beach Resort, guests can experience the good life, South Okanagan style. If you’re wondering, “What is South Okanagan style?”, it means easy living or uninterrupted rest and activities at your own pace. After all, at Watermark Beach Resort, vacationers get full access to excellent condo-style living, modern comforts, a full gourmet kitchen, and some of the best Osoyoos beaches, dining, shopping, and experiences all within arm’s reach. Pet friendly and winning accolades from organizations like Best Restaurants Readers’ Choice, and Canadian Signature Experiences, and finding a spot on Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice awards, guests can be certain of memorable and relaxing stays at Watermark Beach Resort.
15 Park PI, Osoyoos, BC, Canada V0H 1V0, Phone: 888-755-3480
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
The Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is an extraordinary and dramatic getaway in Ucluelet, British Columbia. Characterized by waves crashing against the rugged, rock-laden coast, and a whimsical location atop a picturesque headland, the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is every couple’s gateway to a romantic pacific vacation. Experience the best of the Pacific Rim National Park, walk along the wild pacific Trail, or visit key attractions like the Barkley Sound, Long Beach, and Ucluelet Aquarium, all of which are easy to access from Black Rock. Guests at this stunning oceanfront resort can select from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, or book a stay at the Lodge and Wild Pacific Trail Suites. No matter which room, guests are sure to get a lovely view of the old-growth rainforest and ocean that envelop the resort grounds.
586 Marine Drive, Ucluelet, BC, Canada V0R 3A0, Phone: 250-726-4800
The Cove Lakeside Resort
Behold rustic luxury at its finest care of The Cove Lakeside Resort, a luxurious Okanagan getaway and one of Kelowna hotels and resort's most prized gems. Couples vacationing at The Cove can look forward to peace and detachment from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, all from gorgeously decorated private suites that are tucked within lush greenery and gardens. Let the troubles of life melt away at The Cove while enjoying tranquil spa treatments or indulging in water sports down by the lake. Other recreational opportunities include access to a fitness room, world-class golfing, fantastic skiing, wineries, and more.
4205 Gellatly Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada V4T 2K2, Phone: 250-707-1800
Tigh-Na-Mara Resort
Nestled within the heart of nature, the Tigh-Na-Mara Resort is a spectacular and breathtaking seaside spa resort that is perfect for couples on the hunt for a romantic getaway. Known as Vancouver Island’s Natural Choice, the Tigh-Na-Mara Resort is home to 22 glorious acres of forest that guests can explore and hike through. The resort also boasts the top-rated spa in all of British Columbia, the Grotto Spa, and two celebrated restaurants. Last, but certainly not least, it offers guests access to three sterling kilometers of beach, as well as the region’s most extensive resort-based recreation program. Truly, a stay at the Tigh-Na-mara Resort is one you won’t want to miss.
1155 Resort Drive, Parksville, Canada V9P 2E3, Phone: 800-663-7373
Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa
Undeniably one of the best-kept secrets of the Gulf Islands, the Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa is a fantastic getaway to experience any time of the year. This boutique hotel is nestled along a rugged oceanfront and allows guests to get a firsthand experience of British Columbia’s wildlife and west coast nature. From the great expanse of the Pacific to the towering forests of the Pacific Northwest, there’s much to see and do for guests staying at Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa. The resort is also home to the Atrevida Restaurant, the Orca Lounge, and the Madrona del Mar Spa. Meanwhile, the inn also offers smart car rentals, e-bikes, and special packages, all designed to help visitors have the best stay possible.
134 Madrona Drive, Galiano Island, BC, Canada V0N 1P0, Phone: 877-530-3939
