THE BEAUTIFUL NORTHWEST & OUR FAMILY FISHING ADVENTURE

THE BEAUTIFUL NORTHWEST & OUR FAMILY FISHING ADVENTURE

Sonora resort is located in British Columbia Canada's discovery islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland. It can be reached from Vancouver Canada by helicopter or on a  Kenmore floatplane from Seattle. A water taxi also connects on a daily basis from Campbell River BC. This five-star resort has swimming pools, an outstanding spa, indoor tennis court, hiking and Boys fishbiking trails, nature water tours, Sonora areriala basketball court, a theater, a library, and a game room along with other luxury features. This is a five star resort with a Relais & Chateaux  restaurant and wine cellar. The scenery is spectacular with tides up to 14 feet and some of L1000608 LITA FISHthe world's most impressive tidal rapids which can reach speeds of 20 knots. There are many activities offered  including whale and bear watching, and most important guided salmon fishing.

Lita and I have enjoyed an annual salmon fishing trip to this resort over more than several years. This year we brought the children who were able to come with us: Dan and Janae  Luvera, John and Dana Luvera, Paul Nicholas and Kelly Luvera, Diane and Tim Donahue and Susan and Ron Chiabai. Michael and Christine luvera, Theresa and Chris Baldwin, and Elizabeth luvera were unable to make the trip. We all got to the resort by  L1000623 DINNER 7 flying on a Kenmore Otter floatplane  for a little over a couple of hours with a stopover in Nanaimo to clear customs. The weather can be unpredictable,  but we were  blessed with sunny beautiful days. We were able to have our family dinner in a separate room at the resort each night we were there. Lita and I concentrated on fishing as did  some of the boys, but they all enjoyed the spa and activities the resort offers.

In one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest. Fishing wasn't outstanding but everybody got a fish or two or more. We had a great time and everyone had a chance to relax with a break from normal activities.

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