Derik Ewen leads the construction efforts of Kwa’lilas Hotel’s renovations. As the Manager of the K’awat’si Construction Company, a community-owned organization which he helped build from ground up, Derik works to maintain strong relationships with clients, manage projects and worksites and learn more daily about the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community and culture where many of his projects…
Renovation at the building site marks partial closure of accommodations at Kwa’lilas Hotel until Summer of 2016 with the exception of the pub and restaurant which will remain open without interruption. In mid-January 2016, the hotel will be fully closed. During this time, we are able to accommodate guests at our sister hotel, Pier Side…
It’s full steam ahead with the renovations of Kwa’lilas Hotel, formerly known as the Port Hardy Inn! The City of Port Hardy approved the hotel’s building permits and exterior demolition began last week. Keeping with our traditions and celebrating our Gwa’sala ‘Nakwaxda’xw heritage in mind, the roof will resemble a big house constructed with customized…