Brentwood Bay Lodge

Sitting on the ridge of paradise on the shore of the antediluvian Saanich Inlet sits one of BC’s most impressive boutique Resorts and Spa, the Brentwood Bay Lodge.

The main building is of breathtaking proportions and truly no rock has been left unturned in its splendor and creation. This could be the reason that the Lodge is the only 5 star resort in Victoria. Have I got your attention? There is nothing that disappoints about this place. And once you discover it, as I have, you will be hooked for life. The staff is exceptional and is held to a very high standard. As posh as this place is, the attitude and energy make you think and feel that you are in one of the most laid back and peaceful environments imaginable. The SeaGrille dining room and the adjacent pub overlook the Brentwood bay Marina and Ferry. The back drop is majestic, and makes a beautiful portrait any time of the day or year.

The Spa-Essence of Life offers a vast array of incredible treatments and services featuring natural herbs and botanicals and a unique therapy treatments. They offer everything from massages, body wraps, facials, aqua therapies and nail treatments; all given by highly trained and gifted estheticians and practitioners. Once you’re done with your treatments make your way in to their relaxation room, where you can further unwind and revitalize.

On this visit we were treated to the most sublime meal. Chef went all out on this evening. Each dish was presented with even greater detail, ingenuity and perfection. To start off this dining extravaganza we invited on the Local organic Greens, with most lovely and well balanced vinaigrette dressing, which brought out the wonderful Lychee and Pineapple flavors of the Blasted Church Gewürztraminer 2008. What followed was the Haida Platter which features Dungeness crab, oysters and mussels. This dish paired superbly well with The Blue Mountain Pinot Blanc 2008.

For course number three we welcomed the Grilled Salt Spring Lamb Chops, with corn polentas, olive tapenade and a red wine demi. Every bite was better than the last; the meat falls off the bone and melts. This dish paired perfectly with the Desert Hills Gamay 2008. And for our final course of the evening we enjoyed a succulent and masterfully prepared Grilled wild Salmon filet over seasoned vegetables. A perfect fusion of ingredients. Well done, Chef.

If you are looking to a escape for a weekend of pleasure and rejuvenation or if you are trying to find the ideal setting for your next special occasion. Let the professionals at Brentwood Bay Lodge do all the work for you in helping you to make up your mind. Once visited, never forgotten.