Travel and Leisure Magazine, Readers’ Poll Awards, June 2003

Sixth best hotel for service in the Continental United States and Canada

Travel and Leisure Magazine, Readers’ Poll Awards, January 2003

Scored Number Eight in the World, top 100 hotels in the world category

One of North America’s two best hotels

Travel and Leisure Magazine, Readers’ Poll Awards, August 2002

Number Six in the World, small hotels category

Number Nine in the World, top 100 hotels in the world category

One of North America’s two best hotels Tourism Victoria, March 2002

Miracle Award –recognition of outstanding contribution to local tourism

Lauriers de la Petites et Moyennes Entreprises, Ottawa 2001

National Award for excellence in tourism, regional development, and French Language Services

Best Places To Kiss, 1997 to 2001

Four Star Rating, their top rating American Society of Travel Agents

Super Star Rating

Super Stars are those properties that, in the judgment of our correspondents, are warranted to be truly outstanding. They are designated SUPER STARS. All have something genuinely extraordinary to offer.

ENVIRONMENT AWARDS

Tourism Victoria- Corporate Environmental Award, March 2004

Leader in environmentally responsible tourism.

Eco-Star Community Environmental Award, November 2003

Drinking Water Stewardship Award for Grey Water Management

Greater Victoria Water Department - This award recognizes the fact that Sooke Harbour House produces recycled water which is of drinking water quality. The inn reuses all of its recycled water.

LODGING AWARDS

Fodors Reader’s Choice Awards, 2004

The True Land of Ahhs… Award

Fodors 2004 Gold Guide

“Top 20 Hotels in the World”- Fodor’s Choice Hotel Designation

Northwest Palate, Portland, Readers’ Poll, April 2002

Best B.C. Lodging

Gourmet Magazine Readers’ Poll, May 2001

Second Best Country Inn in the World

Northwest Palate, Portland Oregon, Readers’ Poll, April 2001

Best Northwest Bed and Breakfast

Ciao Magazine, 1998

Gold Star Award

Gourmet Magazine Collector’s Edition, May 1997

One Of The Top 25 Hotels In The World

Number One In Canada As Reader’s Favourite Inn

Fourth In The World For Romance And Honeymoons

RESTAURANT AWARDS

Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, March 2004

Best British Columbia Destination Restaurant, Gold

Food Service and Hospitality Magazine’s Pinnacle Award, December 2002

Best independent restaurant in Canada, 2002

Vancouver Magazine Critics’ Poll, April 2003

Gold Award, Best Other BC Restaurant from 1999 to 2003. This is an award for the best restaurant in British Columbia outside Vancouver.

Northwest Palate, Portland, Readers’ Poll, April 2002

Best B.C. Restaurant

Seattle Magazine, November 2001

Best Out of Town Restaurant

Northwest Palate, Portland Readers’ Poll, April 2001

Best B.C. Restaurant Outside of Vancouver

Dirona, 1998-2002

Distinguished Restaurant Award

Gourmet Magazine’s Collector’s Edition Readers’ Poll Restaurant Awards, 1997

Number One In The World For Authentic Local Cuisine

Second In The World For Elegant Dining

Third In The World For Casual Dining

Where To Eat In Canada, Anne Hardy, 2002

3 Stars Consecutively For 15 Years

Among Only 10 to 20 Restaurants in Canada To Receive The Three Star Rating

Northwest Palate, The Best Of The Northwest, 1997

NW Palate Reader’s Favourite

Rated Best Formal Dining In British Columbia

Globe And Mail, Joanne Kates, 1997

Number One Restaurant In Canada

WINE AWARDS

Wine Spectator, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003

Grand Award

One of Canada’s five best wine lists and one of the 95 best wine lists in the world.

The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

Wine List Awards, 2004
1. Gold Award: One of the top five wine lists.
2. Best VQA Wine List: Wine Selection for British Columbia
3. Best Australian Wine List
4. Best French Wine List

The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Wine List Awards, 2003
1. VQA Wine Selection for British Columbia Wines – Gold
2. Best Small Metropolitan Restaurant – Gold
3. Best Bubbles – Gold
4. Best Australian – Gold
5. Best French Wine Selection – Gold
6. Best German Riesling Selection – Gold
7. Best American Wine Selection – Runner Up

The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Wine List Awards, 2002
1. Best Small Metropolitan Restaurant – Gold
2. Best VQA Wine Selection for British Columbia Wines – Gold
3. Best French Wine Selection – Gold
4. Best American Wine Selection – Gold
5. Best German Riesling Selection – Gold
6. Best Portuguese Selection – Gold

The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Wine List Competition

Gold Award for Best Small “Metropolitan Restaurant” Wine List

Gold Award for Best Selection of British Columbia VQA Wines

The Vancouver Playhouse 1999 International Wine Festival, 1996 Wine List Competition

Grand Award

Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival, 1996

1996 Award Of Distinction For The Best Selection Of British Columbia VQA Wines

Gold Award For The Best Selections For British Columbia Wines

Gold Award For The Best Small Out Of Town Hotel

Wine Enthusiast Magazine Award, 1996

Excellence In Service And Wine List Creativity