About SALHACS
The St. Andrews Lodge Cultural and Historical Society was formed in late 2020 following a concerted effort on the part of hundreds of local residents to save the historic Lodge from demolition. The Lodge welcomed travellers and vacationers beginning on August 1, 1938 and operated for more than 80 years under the auspices of the family of Simon Muir Little, his wife Dora and their children Robert and Elizabeth.
In addition to the Lodge itself, the Society seeks to preserve the legacy of the community service of the Little family. The Lodge building is a throwback to Qualicum Beach's early popularity as a vacation destination, and vestiges of the family's contributions to community life can still be seen all over town.
SALHACS has entered into a lease agreement with the Township and has undertaken the task of returning the Lodge to its former beauty and usefulness while retaining the heritage features that make it a unique community treasure. Our plan is to create a welcoming gathering place that will host various functions and local events.
Click the button below to read an article on the Lodge.
In addition to the Lodge itself, the Society seeks to preserve the legacy of the community service of the Little family. The Lodge building is a throwback to Qualicum Beach's early popularity as a vacation destination, and vestiges of the family's contributions to community life can still be seen all over town.
SALHACS has entered into a lease agreement with the Township and has undertaken the task of returning the Lodge to its former beauty and usefulness while retaining the heritage features that make it a unique community treasure. Our plan is to create a welcoming gathering place that will host various functions and local events.
Click the button below to read an article on the Lodge.
Michael Kluckner has written an interesting piece about St. Andrews Lodge in his book Vanishing British Columbia.
...when we happened upon it and were able to get a small room inside the lodge for the night, it is a charming place, with all the eccentricity of an English boarding house and the character of a holiday a lifetime ago.
SALHACS BOARD MEMBERS
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