Tourism, Indigenous-led development, and resource-sector investment continue to shape growth across the North Island, with projects advancing from approvals into active construction.
A warm, wood-forward design for the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Centre reflects its coastal setting, creating a welcoming community hub that blends cultural, environmental, and educational space in the heart of Tofino.
Owner: Clayoquot Biosphere Trust – Tofino Ph: 250-725-2219 info@clayoquotbiosphere.org
Partner: Island Coastal Economic Trust – Courtenay Ph: 250-871-7797 Brodie.Guy@islandcoastaltrust.ca
Architect: MOTIV Architects – Vancouver Ph: 778-237-3100 info@motivarchitects.ca
Project Manager: Propellor Advisors – Vancouver Ph: 778-686-4334 bob@propelloradvisors.ca
General Contractor: Naikoon Contracting Ltd – North Vancouver Ph: 778-340-1566 info@naikoon.ca
Structural Engineer: Equilibrium Consulting – Vancouver Ph: 604-730-1422 ekarsh@eqcanada.com
Project: A three-storey biosphere centre combining 10,500 sf of institutional space with two residential units, featuring an Elder’s room, offices, teaching kitchen, archives, and indoor-outdoor gathering areas, designed as a UNESCO visitor and community hub.
Stage: Prebid with construction start targeted for fall/26 following funding approvals through 2024 and 2025 and District of Tofino approval in October/25.
PORT ALBERNI – 3325 Johnston Rd (commercial new) Hotel – Microtel Inn & Suites
Owner: Huu-ay-aht First Nation Group of Businesses – Port Alberni Ph: 778-421-2663 info@HFNGroup.ca
Architect: T I Studios Architecture – Calgary Ph: 403-806-0556 info@tistudios.ca
Project Manager: MasterBUILT Hotels – Calgary Ph: 403-698-8528 info@masterbuilthotels.com
Operator: Microtel Inn by Wyndham – Vancouver Ph: 778-838-7711
General Contractor: Westmark Construction Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-729-7540 drew@westmarkconstruction.ca
Site Servicing: Roga Contracting – Campbell River Ph: 250-286-3646 troy@roga.ca
Project: A four-storey, 76-room hotel on a 2.05-acre site, delivering nearly 39,000 sf of commercial space with amenities including a pool and waterpark features, positioned within a major retail corridor.
Stage: Construction Start – underway following a $14.3M building permit issued April/26 and development permit approval in early 2025.
CAMPBELL RIVER – 1809 Airport Dr (commercial new) Office Building – Crowhurst Forest Management Headquarters
Designer: McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd – Campbell River Ph: 250-287-7799 campbellriver@mcelhanney.com
Developer: Crowhurst Forest Management Group – Campbell River Ph: 250-202-2271 scrowhurst@cfmg.ca
Water Consultant: Mainstream Biological Consulting – Campbell River Ph: 250-923-0432 info@mainstreambio.ca
Project: A two-storey, 4,000 sf office headquarters on airport lease lands, featuring a pre-engineered metal building, gravel parking, outdoor staff amenities, and supporting site infrastructure.
Stage: Development Permit Application submitted March/26 for a site located adjacent to active airport operations and taxiway areas.
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