Overlooking the Ganges Harbor, where float planes gingerly land.
The Tudors never had it so good: Offering spectacular ocean views, Hastings House Country House Hotel marries Old World elegance with some of Canada's most beautiful natural surroundings.
The showpiece of this unique waterfront resort is the Manor House, a stately replica of an 11th-century country seat in Sussex, England. Choose from 18 character-filled suites in seven buildings scattered throughout the estate. In many of the rooms, you'll find a soaker tub and a private balcony.
A body wrap at the resort's spa will help get you into the laid-back groove of Salt Spring Island life. Then join your fellow guests at the Manor House for pre-dinner cocktails and a chef's menu prepared with fresh local seafood, game, and produce.
True to its rainforest setting, Hastings House Country Estate has a wild side. Book a whale-watching tour, paddle a kayak along the shore, or join staff for the May-to-September Dungeness crab catch.