Sonora Resort in Powell River

Surrounded by woodland and accessible only by air or sea, this luxury resort is a 50-minute helicopter ride from Vancouver and a 75-minute water taxi ride from Campbell River.Refined rooms and suites in several lodges offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and fireplaces. Some rooms have ocean views.The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, hot mineral pools and yoga classes. There's a fine-dining restaurant and a conservatory with ocean views, as well as a games room, a theatre room and a high-tech golf simulator. Guided salmon fishing packages are available. The resort is open from May to October.