Chemainus Fuller Lake Motel Location:
Canada > British Columbia > Chemainus
Zip code:
V0R 1K0
Address:
9300 Smiley Road
Category:
Guest House
Phones:
+12502463282
Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world discover the hidden secrets of Chemainus, one of Vancouver Island's jewels in the crown. This small seaside town is a tourist haven- nestled on the southeast shores of the island, 80 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo. Founded in 1862, 5 years prior to Canada's birth as a nation, Chemainus has seen one layer of colourful history after another centered around the forestry industry. Mills powered by steam were the order of the early days but now, state of the art operations contribute to the towns economy. In 1983, one of the major mills in the area closed leaving the town to consider the future. Out of that grew a determination to survive- opening the way for cultural tourism- turning the town into one of the ...