Spotlight on Nootka Island Lodge in British Columbia - Tim Cyr

www.NootkaIslandLodge.com

What motivated you to start your business?

I grew up in interior British Columbia.  I have loved fishing for as long as I can remember. We did a lot of trout fishing so my dad looked into purchasing a fresh water fishing lodge. At 18, we re-located to Vancouver Island and the opportunity to purchase what is now Nootka Island Lodge.

31 years later we are still here.  We are pioneers of a sort in that we established the first fishing lodge on the NW side of Vancouver Island.

What makes your business different/standout?  

We are known for our personal service – our staff ratio is almost 1 to 1. Our philosophy is to treat the guests right and they will keep coming back. Some of our guests have been coming to the lodge for over 25 years.  We are family owned and operated and we know that a happy guest refers and keeps our lodge sold.