Estuary improved under Nanoose Bay B&B

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By Fred Davies – Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Harold Robinson gestures during a walk about of his Nanoose Bay property.
A Nanoose Bay bed and breakfast was controversial when built but now stands as a testament to responsible environmental stewardship, according to its owner Harold Robinson.
“There’s been a net benefit definitely,” said Robinson of his home with rooms set aside for tourist rental at 2991 Northwest Bay Road. “The habitat here is now a place for chum salmon to spawn. I kept that in mind when I built it.”
Robinson said extensive work at the site included removal of existing dikes and creation of tidal lagoons to facilitate water flow, in addition to construction of a 300 metre water channel.
“In all we’ve created
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Read more | Comments off | December 16th, 2009

Stories About Our Waterfront Inn

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A Nanoose Bay Bed and Breakfast was controversial when built, but now stands as a testimate to responsible environmental stewardship.
To a lay person’s eye, the view from the Bed and Breakfast is a scenic one, with little evidence of the considerable work that occurred at the 2.5 acres property.
written by Fred Davies, THE NEWS, Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

Read more | Comments off | December 8th, 2009