Weather in January is wet, with chances of snow in the higher regions. Guests are encouraged to bring some good books, take advantage of the spa and great dining experience. Also The Aerie is only 30 minutes via car from Victoria, BC's capital city.  Each day, the chef hosts a menu discussion and tasting session for all guests at 4:30 p.m. Show cooking classes are also available upon request.  Normally the resort is closed for a few weeks in January, but because many renovations were done over the past year ( expansion of the wellness centre and treatment rooms, opening of the Villa Cielo) the management team decided to stay open for January and offer a great rate!

The Aerie Resort

 

 

Fast Facts

2004 Gold List Conde Nast Traveler, #1 in Canada, #9 in North America
2003 Gold List, Conde Nast Traveler #1 in Canada
Voted "Best North American Resort" , "Best Food in Americas"- 2002 Conde
Nast Traveler Readers' Choice

Recipient of the "Best of Award of Excellence" - 2002 ,2003 & 2004 Wine
Spectator Magazine
Recipient of Award of Excellence since 1998, Wine Spectator Magazine
Gold Medal 1998-2003 Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival, " Best Out of
Town Wine List"

Five Star Canada Select Award Winner
AAA 4 Diamond Award 1994-Present
Exxon Mobile 4 Star Since 1999

Location: 30 minutes north of Victoria at 600 Ebedora Lane, Malahat, B.C.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 108, Malahat, B.C., Canada V0R 2L0

Phone: (250) 743-7115 Fax: (250) 743-4766

Toll-Free: 1-800-518-1933

E-mail: aerie@relaischateaux.com
Website: www.aerie.bc.ca

Proprietor: Maria Schuster
Executive Chef: Christophe Letard
Public Relations: Deirdre Campbell (250-592-3838)

 

BACKGROUND

Perched high in the mountains of Southern Vancouver Island and only 30
minutes from the provincial capital city of Victoria, the world-renowned
Aerie Resort & newly opened Villa Cielo preside over silent forests,
lush parklands and a stunning ocean view. Inspired by the splendor and
character of the Malahat mountain pass, owner, Maria Schuster and her
family opened The Aerie in 1991 in a Mediterranean-style mansion
reminiscent of Southern Europe. Surrounded by eighty-five acres of
meticulously kept grounds and gardens, the breath-taking view from the
resort and villa are worth the trip alone. A grand setting combined with
impeccable service and style has established The Aerie Resort as the
premier choice for guests seeking romantic hideaways, relaxing
resort-style holidays, group retreats and elegant settings for special
occasions.
 

Dining is an equally important part of the experience at The Aerie
Resort. Executive Chef Christophe Letard, offers French cuisine with a
Pacific Northwest influence and embraces the abundance of local products
from seafood to fresh berries.

 

Details

· A member of the distinguished association, Relais & Châteaux
since 1995.
. Members of the prestigious dining association, Chaine des Rotisseurs

. Chosen "Inn of the Year" in 1999 by Canadian Country Inns/B & B
magazine readers.

. AAA Four Diamond Award since 1996 (rating includes both hotel &
restaurant).

. Awarded the Mobil Travel Guide Four-Star Award since 1998 - the
only Vancouver Island hotel and restaurant to receive 4-stars in 2001.

. Awarded 5-stars by Canada Select in the Inn category since 1999.

. Named "One of the best places to dine" by Zagat's Reader Survey.

· Best Places to Kiss in the Pacific Northwest awarded to The
Aerie with four kisses (Highest designation).

. 35 hotel rooms and suites.

. Most include jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, private decks, queen or
king-sized beds with thick down comforters, overstuffed sofas and
Persian & Chinese silk carpets.

. In-house spa, The Aerie Wellness & Beauty Centre, offers a full
range of treatments from massages to manicures.

. Indoor pool, hot tub and sauna.

. Outdoor hot tub and tennis court.

. Helicopter landing pad (The Aerie currently receives helicopters
regularly during its high season).

. Host to over 700 weddings since opening in May 1991.

. Championship golf courses, hiking trails, fishing, sailing,
kayaking and mountain biking are all available in the region.

. Tours of local wineries, farms, forests, marine ecology and
Native heritage can be arranged.

. Slides or digital photos are available upon request.

 

Contact Information

Deirdre Campbell, APR, MBA
Tartan PR
214-2186 Oak Bay Ave
Victoria, BC V8R 1G8
250-592-3838 or
250-882-9199

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