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…
We are delighted to announce the newest Kwa’lilas Hotel team member, Lisa Harrison, who accepted the job as Sales and Catering Manager! Lisa brings a strong background in business and marketing to Kwa’lilas Hotel. For 8 years she owned a local sign shop, where she gained a huge amount of experience in operating a business…
In addition to bringing hotel guests modern accommodations, Kwa’lilas Hotel will boast a multi-room meeting and convention facility to hold a number of events. It can hold business events for everything from conferences, meetings and training sessions to social gatherings and celebrations such as weddings and birthdays. Kwa’lilas Hotel has even booked its first wedding…
The construction team is hard at work with the following tasks: • Timbers for the grand entrance and siding for the south building will be installed this week.• The team is wrapping up electrical work in the lobby, and taping and dry wall installation will start early next week.• Carpet went into the third floor…