On previous posts I’ve highlighted The KINGFISHER PACIFIC RESORT AND SPA in Royston near Courtenay. You can check those posts out if you wish.
We have been really impressed with the Kingfisher but recently the resort received wonderful news. CONDE NAST TRAVELER published the top Resorts in Canada and the Kingfisher Pacific Resort is ranked #4. This is a very prestigious award amongst some fabulous company.
Here are the top 15 resorts in Canada selected by Conde Nast Traveller
- Wickaninnish Inn (Tofino, B.C.)
- Nita Lake Lodge (Whistler, B.C.)
- Fairmont Banff Springs (Banff, AB)
- Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa (Royston, B.C.)
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler (Whistler, B.C.)
- Fairmont Tremblant (Mont-Tremblant, QC)
- Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Jasper, AB)
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler (Whistler, B.C.)
- Long Beach Lodge Resort (Tofino, B.C.)
- Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge (Tofino, B.C.)
- Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre (Whistler, B.C.)
- Cabot Cape Breton (Inverness, N.S.)
- Sonora Resort (Sonora Island, B.C.)
- Klahoose Wilderness Resort (Desolation Sound, B.C.)
- Brentwood Bay Resort (Brentwood Bay, B.C.)
Kudos to Bill Brandes, the visionary owner of the Kingfisher and the entire staff. Since acquiring the resort Bill has upgraded the rooms, beautifully done, the Spa, and the dining facilities. It’s really is a treasure on Vancouver Island.
At the Kingfisher Chef Danai Hongwanishkul combines Thai, French, South American and Japanese influences with his kitchen team and was recently recognized for culinary excellence in 2026 by the BC Hotel Association. Another prestigious award.
If you have not been there consider a stay for a special occasion. Take a look at what they offer here.
http://www.kingfisherresort.ca
Be sure to look at what the Spa offers. And if you are in the area and feeling peckish please sample the food in the lounge or the dining room. You will be impressed.
Just saying…
