North Island builds are advancing across institutional and healthcare projects, with facilities moving through permitting, design completion, and pre-construction toward 2026 starts.
Quamichan Lake, a key rowing venue, is set to anchor Rowing Canada’s future national training facility.
NORTH COWICHAN – 2240 Moose Rd, Quamichan (institutional new) Rowing Canada – National Training Facility
Owner: Rowing Canada – North Cowichan Ph: 416-997-7134 jblunt@rowingcanada.org
General Contractor: Canpro Construction Ltd – Victoria Ph: 250-880-1349 steve@canpro-ltd.com
Project: Construction of a permanent national training facility for Rowing Canada at Quamichan Lake, including approximately 6,100 sf pre-fabricated boathouse, gym, and office space to support high-performance training.
Stage: Building Permit Application – submitted March/26, supported by REDIP grant funding, approved April/24, positioning the project for near-term construction.
NORTH COWICHAN – 1890 Nordic Dr (institutional new) Fire Hall – Mount Washington
Owner: Comox Valley Regional District – Courtenay Ph: 250-334-6000 mrutten@comoxvalleyrd.ca
Architect: Alvin Reinhard Fritz Architect – Lethbridge Ph: 403-320-8100 general@alvinfritzarchitect.com
Construction Manager: Momentum Design Build Inc – Nanaimo Ph: 250-755-2027 estimating@momentumdesignbuild.ca
Prime Consultant: Herold Engineering Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-751-8558 jkoster@heroldengineering.com
Project: A new 2,040 sf fire hall at Mount Washington, expanding emergency response capacity with a purpose-built facility on the former Vancouver Island Mountain Centre site.
Stage: Working Drawings – underway for a $1.5M project with construction start targeted for May/26. Construction management was awarded November/25, following site acquisition earlier in 2025 and prior grant-supported approvals.
PORT HARDY – 9120 Granville St (institutional add/alter) Hospital – Port Hardy General Hospital – Upgrades
Owner: Island Health – Facilities Capital Construction – Victoria Ph: 250-519-5300
Architect: Stantec Architecture – Victoria Ph: 250-388-9161 stefan.schulson@stantec.com
Mechanical Engineer: AME Consulting Group – Vancouver Ph: 250-382-5999 contact@amegroup.ca
Electrical Engineer: AES Electrical Engineering Consultants – Victoria Ph: 250-381-6121 Victoria@AESengr.com
Structural & Civil Engineer: Stantec Consulting Ltd – Victoria Ph: 250-388-9161 stan.spencer@stantec.com
Project: Comprehensive upgrades to Port Hardy General Hospital, including emergency department expansion, new long-term care rooms, culturally safe care spaces, maternity and laboratory improvements, and expanded support and parking infrastructure.
Stage: Working Drawings – complete for a $45M project, with a call for construction management anticipated and funding approval announced March/26. Development permit approved August/25, with construction start targeted for June/26 and completion planned for October/29.
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