Vancouver Island » Accommodation

The Empress
Admission: $160 - $350
tel: 250-384-8111 or 1-800-441-1414
Address: Douglas Street
Non-aboriginal owned

The Empress is one of Victoria's highlights, cresting the city's Inner Harbour. The Empress Hotel is located next to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre Celebrations. This 460-room hotel was built in the Edwardian style and recently restored to its original grandeur, with antique furniture and luxurious décor.

Considered to be the most photographed attraction on Vancouver Island, The Empress was originally designed by Francis Rattenbury, and opened in 1908. In true British tradition, the hotel is famous for its elegant Afternoon Tea - served to over 75 000 visitors annually! Rising regally on the banks of Victoria's Inner Harbour, the Empress is the symbolic centerpiece of Victoria and conveniently located adjacent to the Convention Centre, Parliament Buildings, Royal British Columbia Museum, shops and local sites.

The hotel has long been accustomed to entertaining Hollywood celebrities; Rita Hayworth, Jack Benny, Pat O'Brien, Douglas Fairbanks, Katherine Hepburn, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Tallulah Bankhead, Roger Moore, John Travolta, Barbara Streisand, Harrison Ford and a host of others have passed through its lobby. Shirley Temple arrived accompanied by her parents amid rumors that she had fled from California because of kidnapping threats, a story borne from the presence of two huge bodyguards who took the room opposite hers and always left their door open.

Tsa•Kwa•Luten Resort
Admission: $85 - $260
tel: 250.285.2042
Address: Quathiaski Cove, Cape Mudge, Quadra Island

The lodge features Pacific Coast Kwagiulth architecture as well as traditional and contemporary native art. All our accommodations feature ocean views of historic Discovery Passage including the sauna and hot tub. Tsa•Kwa•Luten ("Saw-kwa-loo-tan") Lodge is a magical place where legends live in a land of salmon, eagles, killer whales, soaring peaks and lush evergreen forests. Kayak, hike, bike or simply savour the beauty and peacefulness of Quadra Island, Cape Mudge Resort is a West Coast paradise away from the crowds, home to world-renowned salmon fishing, and wilderness adventures. The resort is situated on the Inside Passage between the Mainland and Vancouver Island, offering an unbeatable combination of wildlife and natural beauty combined with west coast seafood cuisine served in the elegant atmosphere of the Hame Elas dining room. Enjoy a Guided Natural History Interpretive Hike, Traditional Salmon Barbecue and a Traditional Native Dance Performance.

From Campbell River take the regular ferry service across to Quadra Island from where signs will direct you south on a 15 minute drive to the Lodge.

Tsa-Kwa-Luten RV Park Quadra Island
Admission: $30 - $35

Tsa-Kwa-Luten RV Park is situated on Quadra Island, only a 10 minute ferry ride from downtown Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Nestled at the water's edge of a 1,100 acre forest, this oceanside RV Park has thirteen fully serviced RV sites (10 forest sites, 2 beachfront sites and 1 group site) nestled in a naturally landscaped setting along the shore of Discovery Passage. Each site has a picnic table and complete hookup facilities. Hot showers and laundry are available at the park service/office building. Guests at our RV Park are welcome at the Tsa-Kwa-Luten main lodge (open to the public early May to mid October) for meals and refreshments. Activities available in the area include sea kayaking, hiking, biking, jet boat rides, bear and marine life viewing, salmon fishing, winery tours or simply savour the beauty and peacefulness of Quadra Island. The Tsa-Kwa-Luten RV park offers a unique, tranquil and pristine setting for your camping experience in British Columbia. Campers have access to the amenities of the Tsa•Kwa•Luten Lodge, next door.