The History of April Point Resort
April Point Resort's history is deeply rooted in the local salmon fishing traditions of Discovery Passage and Quadra Island. Due to the abundance of salmon fishing in the Campbell River area during the 1930s and 1940s, a number of BC fishing lodges sprang up to accommodate the increase in visitors. And while the other fishing resorts catered to tourists, April Point operated as a camp for commercial fishermen in the 1940s. At the end of the decade, the property was bought by Phil and Phyllis Peterson. Soon visitors to the area were asking to rent the original cabins on the beach. The Petersons renovated the old fishermen’s cabins, added a main lodge building and began operating the property as a BC fishing lodge for anglers. April Point in its current form began to take shape.
After Mr. Peterson’s death in the 1970s, his sons and Mrs. Peterson continued to run the salmon fishing resort until 1998, when they sold the property to the Oak Bay Marine Group. Extensive renovations were made to the existing buildings and April Point Resort became a sister resort to Painter’s Lodge, the resort it had been facing across Discovery Passage for 50 years. The resort continues to grow and evolve, always preserving the original charm that made it a local favourite. The resort is now a retreat for couples, families and friends looking to escape the busy world to a natural, peaceful environment and simply relax.
Tucked away in a pocket of pristine British Columbia lies April Point Resort. On the shores of Quadra Island, our vacation resort is surrounded by the waters of Discovery Passage and Gowlland Harbour, set against the backdrop of the majestic Coastal Mountains. Experience serenity, charm, and wonder in our gardens, or from our deck that is perched right over the ocean. Set your sights wilder on a whale watching tour, grizzly bear tour or fishing trip. At a resort where ocean views are everywhere, discover what it means to be present in a moment.