From Tourism Victoria

Visitors to Victoria, BC can experience the best of downtown city life and the tranquility of an ocean retreat in one trip with a new package offered by Victoria’s Abigail’s Hotel and world renowned Sooke Harbour House. Valid until December 15, 2009, the two-night Island retreat package, called “Vancouver Island at its Best” offers guests one night at each five star property. Nestled in downtown Victoria, just steps from the Inner Harbour guests at Abigail’s Hotel will receive one night in a premier Coach House room featuring a four poster king size bed, wood burning fireplace and jacuzzi soaker bath, gourmet breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres compliments of the chef. Upon arrival at Sooke Harbour House guests will check into a deluxe ocean view room complete with stone fireplace, private bath (jetted or soaker tub), in-room breakfast, complimentary garden and wine cellar tour and use of the on-site Infra-red sauna. Although where you choose to start your Island getaway is up to you, one thing is certain, that the surrounding beauty of the picturesque downtown harbour and sights and sounds of the wild West Coast will delight the senses and lead to the envitable – restoration of the body and soul. Package rates start at $635 CDN / $589 USD based on double occupancy and are not available for on-line bookings. For more information visit www.abigailshotel.com and www.sookeharbourhouse.com.