Introducing Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa
Redefining Wellness
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Discover Vancouver Island’s first wellness resort destination
- Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa — Comox, Vancouver Island, BC
Overview : Located on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, this oceanside sanctuary is a premier wellness destination, offering year-round retreats and intimate escapes. The independent, 65-room boutique resort boasts recently renovated beachfront suites, along with three uniquely designed
penthouses.
Enhancing its offerings, the resort’s culinary experience celebrates the Pacific Ocean and Vancouver Island’s local flavours, curated by Michelin-trained Executive Chef Jonathan MacDonald, alongside top-rated mixologists who collaborate with local producers to craft unforgettable and unique dining experiences.
Renowned for its top-tier spa services, including the signature Pacific Mist Hydropath®, kingfisher is consistently ranked among the leading wellness resorts and will soon be launching its immersive Healing Caves™, bringing six additional wellness therapies to this sought-after Island destination. -
New Healing Caves™
Kingfisher Pacific Resort and Spa – Vancouver Island’s premier wellness destination – invites guests to experience its newest signature offering at the Pacific Mist Spa: The Healing Caves™. This immersive journey guides guests through a sensory-rich spa circuit with six uniquely designed caves and tailored wellness therapies.
The progressive series of caves offers distinct environments that engage all the senses, with each cave engineered to maximize health benefits and fully immerse guests into a mindful and stimulating journey. The Healing Caves™ provide additional clinically proven wellness therapies to the Pacific Mist Spa that can relieve stress and tension, boost the immune system, improve sleep and energy, relieve inflammation and more.
The guided experience lasts a minimum of 75 minutes, with the option to extend the time up to 90 minutes in the relaxation lounge.
Key Highlights of The Healing Caves™ feature a temperature range from 14°F to 180°F, stimulating desert dryness, rainforest humidity, and summit glacial air to promote detoxification and blood circulation. Along the journey, the Electrolyte Bar offers rehydration and immune support with antioxidants like vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc. High-definition screens spanning 335 square feet immerse guests in visuals of natural landscapes from around the world, exclusively created for Kingfisher; featuring the Kingfisher Tower in Utah and mountain peaks of BC. Visitors can also gaze into curated animations during the full-body red-light therapy session. An active therapy room with Halogenerators amplifies the benefits of salt therapy.
The standout feature, the Storm Cave, stimulates dramatic weather patterns in a mineral-rich infinity pool surrounded by a giant screen. For a gentler experience, guests can retreat to a serene rainforest escape. The journey concludes with a flûte of sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic alternative.
The wellness therapies include:
- Thermotherapy in the Desert Cave
- Aromatherapy in the Mystic Cave
- Cryotherapy in the Ice Cave
- Red-Light therapy in the Astral Cave
- Halotherapy in the Salt Cave
- Immersive Hydrotherapy in the Storm Cave
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Press Release – Healing Caves™
Kingfisher Pacific Resort and Spa Unveils the Healing Caves™
An immersive experience combining innovation and progressive wellness therapies
Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, BC – January 7, 2024 – Kingfisher Pacific Resort and Spa – Vancouver Island’s premier wellness destination – invites guests to experience its newest signature offering at the Pacific Mist Spa: The Healing Caves™. This immersive journey guides guests through a sensory-rich spa circuit with six uniquely designed caves and tailored wellness therapies. At the forefront of innovation, this new offering further solidifies Kingfisher as a leader in the wellness industry.
The progressive series of caves offers distinct environments that engage all the senses, with each cave engineered to maximize health benefits and fully immerse guests into a mindful and stimulating journey. The Healing Caves™ provide additional clinically proven wellness therapies to the Pacific Mist Spa that can relieve stress and tension, boost the immune system, improve sleep and energy, relieve inflammation and more.
The therapies include:
- Thermotherapy in the Desert Cave
- Aromatherapy in the Mystic Cave
- Cryotherapy in the Ice Cave
- Red-Light therapy in the Astral Cave
- Halotherapy in the Salt Cave
- Immersive Hydrotherapy in the Storm Cave
The guided experience lasts a minimum of 75 minutes, with the option to extend the time up to 90 minutes in the relaxation lounge. Key Highlights of The Healing Caves™ feature a temperature range from 14°F to 180°F, stimulating desert dryness, rainforest humidity, and summit glacial air to promote detoxification and blood circulation. Along the journey, the Electrolyte Bar offers rehydration and immune support with antioxidants like vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc. High-definition screens spanning 335 square feet immerse guests in visuals of natural landscapes from around the world, exclusively created for Kingfisher; featuring the Kingfisher Tower in Utah and mountain peaks of BC. Visitors can also gaze into curated animations during the full-body red-light therapy session. An active therapy room with Halogenerators amplifies the benefits of salt therapy. The standout feature, the Storm Cave, stimulates dramatic weather patterns in a mineral-rich infinity pool surrounded by a giant screen. For a gentler experience, guests can retreat to a serene rainforest escape. The journey concludes with a flûte of sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic alternative.
“The opening of the Healing Caves™ marks a monumental achievement for our team,” said Bill Brandes, owner of Kingfisher Pacific Resort and Spa. “As one of the first wellness resort destinations on Vancouver Island, we take immense pride in our commitment to innovation, enhancing the unique offerings for our resort guests and community. We have built the Healing Caves™ to provide an unparalleled spa experience.”
Renowned for its top-tier spa services, the resort is consistently ranked among the leading wellness resorts in North America. Known for their Hydropath®, a staple at the resort for 25 years where resort guests and local visitors have enjoyed the therapeutic benefits to unwind and reinvigorate through various hydrotherapy treatments; this expansion to the Pacific Mist Spa builds on the resort’s unique spa offerings. Both the new Healing CavesTM and Hydropath® experience will be available for guests to enjoy year-round.
The new Healing Caves™ opened December 20,2024, to learn more about Pacific Mist Spa and the Healing Caves™ health benefits please visit kingfisherresort.ca/healing-caves/
About Kingfisher Pacific Resort and Spa Located on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, this oceanside sanctuary is a premier wellness destination, offering year-round retreats and intimate escapes. The independent, 65-room boutique resort boasts recently renovated beachfront suites along with three uniquely designed penthouses. Enhancing its offerings, the resort’s culinary experience celebrates the Pacific Ocean and Vancouver Island’s local flavours, curated by Michelin-trained Executive Chef Jonathan MacDonald, alongside top-rated mixologists who collaborate with local producers to craft unforgettable dining experiences. Renowned for its top-tier spa services, including the signature Pacific Mist Hydropath ®, Kingfisher is consistently ranked among the leading spa resorts in North America and is launching its “10-years in the making” immersive
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At a Glance
- Name: Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa
- Claim: Stay within the Moment.
- Address: 4330 Island Highway South, Courteney, BC, V9N 9R9
- Affinity: A premier wellness destination located on the eastern shores of Vancouver Island
- Accommodation: 65 rooms and Beachfront suites, including 3 penthouses
- Dining: Ocean7 Restaurant & AQUA Bistro and Wine Bar
- Spa: Pacific Mist Spa
- New Spa experience: Healing Caves ™
- Hydropath
- Facial & Body Treatments
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Amenities
- Ocean7 Restaurant & AQUA Bistro and Wine Bar
- Sky domes & winter lights (during the winter months)
- State-of the-art spa services with Pacific Mist Spa
- Healing Caves™
- Hydropath®
- Hot tub & heated outdoor pool
- Infrared sauna & steam room
- Boutique
- Fitness room
- Serenity Gardens & Fire Bowls
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Guest Rooms
Modern Elegance and Pacific views
Bringing together modern elegance and unique character, the resort offers a variety of room types. The resort recently renovated the beachfront suites and penthouses that include outdoor balconies and unparalleled views, providing the perfect oceanside retreat to unwind. Visitors can opt for a sophisticated retreat, a romantic escape, or a small group getaway in an intimate, curated and easy to access location on Vancouver Island.
Penthouses
o Penthouse Suite PH1
o Penthouse Sunriser PH 2
o Junior Penthouse Sunriser PH3Beachfront Suites
o Denman Suite
o Orca Suite
o Eagle Suite
o Romance Suite
o Chinook Suite
o Arbutus SuiteOcean Courtyard Rooms
o Kingfisher Deluxe Queens (2 Queens)
o Kingfisher Deluxe KingOcean Standard Rooms
o Kingfisher Comfort 2 Beds (1 Queen, 1 Double)
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Pacific Mist Spa
Award-Winning Spa Destination
Everything at the Pacific Mist Spa is inspired by its connection to the West Coast and the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can immerse themselves in an award-winning spa experience, designed around the elemental power of the sea. Working alongside PHYTOMER, the French leader in cosmetic marine biotechnology, the Pacific Mist Spa delivers results with a variety of soothing facial and body treatments on offer. Kingfisher is renowned for its unique spa experiences and offers a signature Pacific Mist Hydropath® – a Hydrotherapy circuit – harnessing the benefits of mineral-enriched water combined with hot and cold pools and showers. The resort prides itself on its continual evolution when it comes to the offerings available to guests and is bringing six additional wellness therapies to the forefront with the new Healing Caves™. With successive sensory-rich environments, the Healing Caves™ offer a wide array of health benefits for a truly innovative journey. Opening Fall 2024.
Hydropath®
60min | up to 4 guests
This treatment has been a staple at the resort for 25 years. An exclusive Hydrotherapy circuit which promotes the benefits of mineral enriched water combined with hot and cold pools and showers. It is a go-to for visitors and locals alike. In Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa’s signature Hydropath®,, guests make their way through sandstone sculpted caves and pools, where each step is designed to offer unique therapeutic benefits. Available year round, the hydropath allows guests to unwind, whether escaping the winter cold or reinvigorating themselves after a day in the sun.
Features include:
- Mineral Massage Pool
- Waterfall Massage
- Steam Cave and Glacial Waterfall
- River Walk
- Sea Mineral Soak
- Tidal Baths
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Ocean7 Restaurant | AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar
Recently appointed Michelin-trained and internationally acclaimed Chef Jonathan Macdonald brings over two decades of culinary excellence to Ocean7 Restaurant and AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar. with Nordic roots and a strong bound to Scandinavian cuisine, Chef Macdonald also draws inspiration from Japanese, Thai, Italian, Arabic, Spanish and Indian influences. With over two decades of creative experience, including serving as Head Chef for elite clientele aboard superyachts of emirs, princes, and prime ministers, Chef Jonathan has trained in some of the world’s finest 3 Michelin star kitchens, such as The Fat Duck, The Ledbury in London, and the iconic Noma in Copenhagen. Chef Macdonald will continue to pay homage to our West Coast cuisine with an ever-changing seasonal menu. He will lead the culinary show at Kingfisher, bringing to the guests his creative vision for exceptional dining. Alongside the gourmet offerings, top-rated mixologist Julie Ferris and her team create both classic and creative cocktails highlighting Vancouver Island’s distilleries and premium wines and liquors.
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Serenity Gardens
West coast sunrises, lush gardens and dazzling lights
Serenity Gardens, the pollinator-friendly ecosystem with flower blooms and lush green pathways, is a place to sit, relax, and breathe the fresh ocean air. The central gardens are designed to offer a private outdoor space to relax after the spa or a gourmet meal, all while taking in the oceanic views and getting cozy around one of the many fire pits. During the colder months, Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa transforms into a winter wonderland. The Serenity Gardens come alive with dazzling light displays and heated sky domes, allowing guests to dine under the stars. Visitors are often seen exploring the surroundings wearing their snug Kingfisher robes, aiming to catch the beauty of our colourful West Coast sunrises.
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How To Get There
Only a 2.5-hour drive from Victoria or a 40-minute flight from Vancouver, this destination spa and resort is a local favourite, both convenient and exciting as an escape from the everyday. Travellers eager to visit can take advantage of direct flights into Comox Valley from Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Vancouver, and Toronto. For visitors with an adventurous spirit, direct flights via float plane are available from Vancouver’s inner harbour, Seattle harbour, and Comox Marina. Visit : How to Get Here
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Things To Do
Explore the Comox Valley! Vancouver Island, a destination renowned for its exceptional beauty, offers a wealth of wildlife activities. From grizzly bear and whale watching tours (including orcas and humpback whales), to exploring the region’s vast forest walks. Its rugged coastline, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife make Vancouver Island and Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa a must-visit for those curious to explore the Canadian wilderness and indulge in premium spa and wellness experiences.
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