Kwa’lilas Hotel’s art curator, Shain Jackson, arrived in Port Hardy this week to deliver a large haul of artwork to allow the Gwa’sala ‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation’s heritage to be proudly displayed on all guestroom walls. With paintings, carvings, and room screens designed by community member Walter Brown, they are sure to make our walls…
We strive to make the environment and our guests’ comfort a priority. That’s why we chose a new line of eco-friendly soaps, shampoos, conditioners, body wash and lotions for Kwa’lilas Hotel! Truly Earth Friendly® is a Canadian company with a collection of biodegradable products and packages with no artificial colours added. The products are paraben-free…
If you drove by Pier Side Landing last week, you may have noticed some brand new signage on the hotel grounds! The temporary signage has come down, and was replaced with new permanent signage for guest parking, the exterior of the building, and the front entrance.
Chief Paddy Walkus, Conrad Browne, and Davis Henderson were in the spotlight last week on CTV News! The reporter arrived onsite at Kwa’lilas Hotel on Monday to feature the final phase of construction and the significant opportunities the project is bringing to the community. CTV also highlighted some of the diverse tourism packages that will…
We are extremely happy to have BC Ferries as a partner for the tourism efforts at Pier Side Landing and Kwa’lilas Hotel! BC Ferries offers a number of route options to passengers and will be a huge help in getting people to Port Hardy to enjoy everything that the North Island has to offer. We…
Judy Henderson, Principal of Inside Design Studios, is helping Kwa’lilas Hotel achieve its vision of marrying traditional culture with modern décor. She has a Bachelor of Interior Design from University of Manitoba and is a Registered Interior Designer accredited through the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. Her education is complemented by 20 years of…
Karen Henderson is a proud member of the Gwa’sala ‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation and our new Guest Services Manager for both Kwa’lilas Hotel and Pier Side Landing! Growing up on the Tsulquate Reserve with three brothers and three sisters, Karen comes from a loving and supportive family who has encouraged her throughout her educational and spiritual journeys.…
A group of Gwa’sala Nakwaxda’xw elders took Kwa’lilas Hotel art curator, Shain Jackson, on a boat trip this week to Blunden Harbour. By going on the trip to their home land, Shain gained a deeper understanding of the history to make the cultural connection to the art work that is being created for Kwa’lilas Hotel.…
The operator of SETO’s Restaurant decided earlier this month not to continue with the lease at Kwa’lilas Hotel and the restaurant is now closed. KEDC wishes him well and extends our thanks for many years of serving delicious food in Port Hardy. With the change in SETO’s operations, KEDC is now moving forward with its…
k’awat’si Construction is making significant progress in the home stretch of construction for Kwa’lilas Hotel! Drywall in all guestrooms was completed last week, followed by painting, furniture assembly and bathroom tile installation this week. The lobby drywall has also started this week. The cedar siding is fully complete on the North Building, and the South…