VICTORIA,
British Columbia- Sooke Harbour House is a grand manor nestled atop the rocks at
Whiffen Spit. With unparalleled views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the
Olympic Mountains, Sooke Harbour House is a celebration of the best of the West
Coast. The inn, once part of a large farm which stretched all across the area,
is a testament to Sinclair and Frederique Philip's love of fresh organic food,
excellent wines and art.
Art is everywhere, it is visually evident throughout the premises, but the art
of the hotelier sets this place apart. Recognized as one of the best inns in the
world, Sooke Harbour House has garnered its share of awards for its restaurant,
accommodation, wine and environmental stewardship. It has been named the Number
One Country Inn in the World by EnRoute Magazine, one of the Top 100 Hotels in
the World by Travel and Leisure Magazine, Best Place to Kiss and most recently
it has been awarded the Grand Award by Wine Spectator Magazine for the fifth
consecutive year. The award for the Number One Country Inn in the World came as
a surprise to Sinclair Philip. "I am amazed at the EnRoute Award," said
Sinclair. "It came out of the blue and the third (place winner) is one of the
most amazing places I've been."
