Independent public information hub Tracking the proposed Friday Harbour hotel, planning history, and resident ideas
Friday Harbour proposed hotel winter waterfront rendering

Tracking the hotel that could help turn Friday Harbour into a true four-season resort.

Friday Harbour is working toward a stronger four-season future. The proposed hotel, conference facility, and year-round amenities could bring more local tourism, higher year-round destination appeal, supporting local businesses and enhancing our community.

Why the Hotel Matters

Four-Season Destination

A hotel and resort enhances our help make Friday Harbour a place people choose to visit and stay—no matter the season.

Winter Traffic

Attract winter visitors with elevated on-site + indoor recreation, events, and dining—delivering a long-overdue boost to shoulder-season access and revenues.

Year-Round Amenities

Dining, wellness, conferences, recreation, and entertainment create reasons to visit—year-round and throughout the year.

Current Public
Proposal

The current public proposal includes a hotel and conference facility, Beach Protection changes, and a range of resort amenities designed to support a true four-season destination.

15 Storeys
Proposed
200 Hotel Units
Proposed
OPA
File
D09-2024-
002
ZBA
File
D14-2024-001
Current public proposal rendering for proposed Friday Harbour hotel

How the Vision Changed Over Time

1 Original Friday Harbour destination vision

Original Vision

An all-seasons destination with marina village, golf, Lake Club, and more—planned with supporting dining, Townhomes, and cross country skiing.

2 2021 planning shift for Friday Harbour hotel

2021 Shift

Hotel and destination discussion and an earlier lower-rise concept to better integrate with the waterfront and community.

3 Current Friday Harbour hotel proposal

Current Proposal

15 storey hotel with 200 hotel units, conference facility, and Beach Protection and amenity changes to support year-round visitation.

4 What comes next for Friday Harbour hotel proposal

What Comes Next

Tracking approvals, special releases, implementation, impact, and what actually gets built.

Four-Season Amenities & Resident Ideas

Casino amenity idea

Casino

A world-class casino offers significant economic value for our region and creates further reasons to come.

Steakhouse amenity idea

Main’s Club or Similar Steakhouse

A premium steakhouse brings fine dining, special occasions, and destination appeal.

Indoor waterpark amenity idea

Indoor Waterpark

A family-friendly attraction keeps guests year-round and makes the resort welcoming to all ages.

Pickleball courts amenity idea

Pickleball Courts

One of the fastest growing sports in Canada—great for activity, events, and healthy living.

Squash courts amenity idea

Squash Courts

A premium indoor space for fitness and active lifestyles that today’s guests and residents will value.

Golf simulator amenity idea

Golf Simulator

A state-of-the-art simulator brings world-class practice right to the resort—regardless of the weather.

Explore Resident Ideas

What This Website Tracks

Current Status

Clear, up-to-date information on the current public proposal, applications, and key milestones.

Planning History

How the hotel vision has evolved over time and the key decisions that shaped it.

Public Documents

Easy access to OPA, ZBA, studies, plans, reports, and other official planning documents.

News & Updates

Important updates, community notices, news, and articles that keep you informed.

Friday Harbour destination dining lounge and waterfront view

An independent public information resource focused on the proposed hotel, the four-season vision, community impact, and public process.

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