Craig’s Cottage
Built by James Craig in the 1930’s, this was one of several cottages rented to summer vacationers at Craig’s Auto Camp by the Sea.
James (Jim) Craig was one of the first settlers to realize the tourism potential of this area when he opened the auto camp. Jim had observed travelers camping by the beach and sleeping in their cars and inspiration struck: what if he built small cabins with a shelter for a car? He hoped that people would pay to have a more comfortable sleep, and he was right! The visitor ledgers show visitors coming from far and wide to stay in Craig’s cabins and enjoy the serenity of our beaches.
The camp operated from the 1930’s to 1980’s with two types of accommodations, the cabins and the cottages. The cottages are in the forefront with the lean-to on the side (white) and the cabins are located closer to the water.
Heritage Buildings
1245 East Island Highway
Parksville, BC V9P 2E5
The Parksville Museum is located on the unceded, traditional, & ancestral lands of the Coast Salish, Hul’q’umi’num’ speaking people including the Snaw-naw-as and Snuneymuxw people.
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Heritage Buildings are now closed for the 2022 season.
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