Relais & Châteaux
Founded in France in 1954, Relais & Châteaux represents the highest benchmark in hotel accommodations and fine dining, with a select group of over 450 privately owned hotels and restaurants worldwide. The concept grew from the vacationing traditions of well-heeled French society, who traveled to a variety of “relais” (lodges) and “châteaux” (castles) which, while different in architecture, scenery and cuisine, presented consistently high standards.
The essence of Relais & Châteaux lies in its “5 C’s”: charm, courtesy, character, cuisine, and calm. The association refers to its members as disciples of simplicity, repeating simple gestures and drawing on individual secrets to enrich guests’ lives during their stay. The mission statement of Relais & Châteaux is “to further the cultural and economic stature of our unique hotels and restaurants throughout the world by collectively promoting our members while recognizing their diversity, spirit and heritage”.
La Route de Bonheur
La Route du Bonheur (the road to happiness) described the journey between various luxury accommodations, and we’re pleased to invite you to experience our own Western Canadian adaptation through our Discover the Faces of Western Canada’s Relais & Châteaux promotion.
In Western Canada, the tradition of la Route du Bonheur– or the road to happiness – lives on, miles from its French roots of vacationing between manors, villas, and châteaux, but always in the traveling spirit of Relais & Châteaux. Experience the rich character, charm, and culinary excellence of our partners as you navigate between each distinctive property and its own enchanting setting.
Relais & Châteaux offers you the opportunity to explore our Western Canadian Route du Bonheur whether at one, two or all of our member properties: west to east or east to west - the choice is yours in discovering these special places and the unique experiences they offer, because any direction on this journey leads you to the road to happiness.
Celebrate your senses with the Relais & Châteaux properties of Western Canada, where the array of spectacular landscapes only complement genuine hospitality with award-winning accommodations, cuisine and experiences to fulfill your travel wishes.
The Post Hotel provides a classic, all-season alpine getaway in the Canadian Rockies by the unspoiled, turquoise waters of Lake Louise in Banff National Park.
A veritable jewel in Vancouver’s vibrant city centre, the Wedgewood boutique Hotel is an oasis of tranquility and opulent comfort right by Robson Square and the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Return to an era of grace and simplicity with a getaway to Hastings House Country House Hotel on Salt Spring Island.
Take the road less traveled to discover the Wickaninnish Inn by remote, eclectic Tofino on Vancouver Island’s west coast.
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort brings you to the heart of Clayoquot Sound and a variety of land and ocean experiences.
Situated off the east coast of Vancouver Island, on its namesake island, Sonora Resort offers adventure and pure luxury in the midst of pristine wilderness.
Experience two or more of these landmark Relais & Châteaux accommodations properties within a two-week period, and benefit from the following added value:
- The Post Hotel : A bottle of French Champagne and a complimentary accommodations upgrade on arrival based on availability,
- Wedgewood Hotel: 10% off the best available rate and a complimentary accommodations upgrade on arrival based on availability,
- Hastings House: Complimentary picnic for two and a complimentary accommodations upgrade on arrival based on availability,
- Wickaninnish Inn: $40.00/night off the regular room rate, welcome amenity and a complimentary accommodations upgrade on arrival based on availability,
- Clayoquot Wilderness Resort: One Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody (per person adult rate) and a complimentary accommodations upgrade on arrival based on availability,
- Sonora Resort: One hour eco-tour for two and a complimentary accommodations upgrade on arrival based on availability, per room.
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