Sooke Harbour House on Vancouver Island has announced new ownership and a new management team committed to restoring the property as one of British Columbia’s premier culinary and luxury travel destinations.
The revitalization includes extensive upgrades across the 28-room inn highlighted by a new waterfront wedding pavilion, a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen anchoring an inspired new culinary program focused on seasonal West Coast ingredients, the launch of the community-focused Garden Café, a 50-seat climate-controlled wine cellar, and fully reimagined guest rooms and dining spaces designed to reconnect visitors with the hotel’s legendary West Coast hospitality.
With decades of hospitality industry experience, new owner Luke Evanow is the CEO of Catalog Hospitality, the Canadian multi-brand group of boutique hotels, destination restaurants, and lifestyle-oriented spaces. Since Catalog Hospitality (in partnership with Krystal Growth Partners) Sooke Harbour House in July 2025, Evanow has overseen every aspect of the property’s transformation.
“I am incredibly excited to welcome Sooke Harbour House to Catalog’s family of successful hospitality businesses,” said Evanow. “It is a spectacular property with a fascinating history and huge potential. We have already completed significant guest room upgrades and have revamped the culinary program to refocus on local ingredients and purveyors. We’ll continue to improve the guest experience in the coming year, including plans for a full-service luxury spa to be opened in early 2027.”
Heading up Sooke Harbour House’s management team, general manager Danielle Carriere brings more than 15 years of hospitality leadership experience to the role. Her career spans globally recognized brands as well as distinguished independent properties, including Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia and The Muir Hotel—a Forbes Four-Star property in Halifax. Most recently, Carriere served as director of operations at The Dorian Hotel in Calgary, Alberta. Leading the culinary program at the property is chef de cuisine Brianna Burke.
