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History
Lund is a small craft harbour along the northern part of the Georgia Strait and an unincorporated village on the mainland coast of British Columbia. The main landmark in the village is the Lund Hotel, established in 1905.
Lund was named by brothers Frederick and Charles Thulin when they settled at the harbour in December 1889. It was named after Lund, Sweden from where they came. When they arrived, there were native homes around the harbour. The Thulins built a store and, in 1892, a post office was added, followed by the first licenced hotel north of Vancouver two years later.
Logging and fishing were the source of income in the early years. Transportation was by water. A second hotel, called the Malaspina, was built by the Thulins. When the original hotel was destroyed by a forest fire in 1918, the newer hotel, which continues to operate in the village to this day, was renamed the Lund Hotel. A paved road leading south to Vancouver was completed in 1954 and coastal steamer service ended two years later. The original wharf built by the Thulins was damaged by a storm in 1954 and replaced by a government wharf.
Location
Lund is located on Highway 101, 26 kilometres north of Powell River on the Sunshine Coast of BC, and is reached by scheduled air and bus services between Powell River and Vancouver, and by ferry from the Little River ferry terminal in Comox on Vancouver Island to Powell River. Lund can also be reached from Vancouver in the south (5-1/2 hours, 166 kilometres) by catching a ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, driving from Langdale to Earls Cove on Highway 101, and catching another ferry from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay. Lund is 54 kilometres northwest of Saltery Bay on Highway 101.
Places to See
- Copeland Islands Marine Provincial Park
Copeland Islands Marine Provincial Park was established in July of 1971 and consists of a small chain of islands, islets, and rocks in Thulin Passage. It is an excellent destination for kayakers, since it is a good stopover point between Lund and Desolation Sound. This area also provides opportunities for scuba diving, wildlife viewing, wilderness camping, swimming and fishing. There are limited anchorages for small vessels.
- Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park
Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park is a yachter's paradise at the confluence of Malaspina Inlet and Homfray Channel. The park has more than 60 kilometres of shoreline, several islands, numerous small bays, and snug coves. The warm waters of the park are ideal for swimming and scuba diving; the forested upland offers a shady refuge of trails and small lakes and wilderness tent sites. The park can be split up into three major destination anchorages: Prideaux Haven, Tenedo's Bay and Grace Harbour.
- Historic Lund Hotel
The oceanfront, 1905 Historic Lund Hotel is located at the top of BC's beautiful Sunshine Coast. The heart of the quaint village of Lund, the Lund Hotel underwent a major restoration in 2000 and now features 31 renovated guest rooms ranging from budget friendly to lavish boutique style units. The pub, restaurant, and decks feature breathtaking ocean views and outstanding dining.
- Sevilla Island Resort
At Sevilla Island Resort, the focus is on providing both relaxing oceanside vacations and memorable eco-adventures to guests of all ages. There are oceanfront accommodations, exquisite meals, Desolation Sound Sea Safari Boat Tours, Snorkeling Tours, Savary Island Biking/Beachcombing Trips, Sea Kayaking Tours, and a wide range of other eco-adventure activities with either individual pricing or all-inclusive packages. You can relax at the resort, select from one of the standard all-inclusive adventure packages, or arrange a custom activity package to meet your specific BC Sunshine Coast vacation needs.
Things to Do
- Kayaking
There are lots of excellent kayaking venues around Lund. The Ragged Islands, Savary Island and Okeover Inlet/Desolation Sound Marine Park all provide some of the best sea kayaking waters in British Columbia.
- Snorkeling / Scuba Diving
Jacques Cousteau claimed that the Georgia Strait's emerald waters were "second only to the Red Sea". Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine has ranked British Columbia as the "Best Overall Dive Site In The World" for three years running. The area around Lund offers dozens of dive/snorkelling sites, from huge vertical walls, to wrecks over 100 feet long, and shallow reefs teaming with marine life.
- Hiking / Biking
South of Lund you'll find a lengthy hiking route along the Marathon-Appleton Trail. Some of the highlights of this route are: fine viewpoints at the Gibraltar and Gentle David lookouts, located off the Marathon Trail, as well as picnic sites at Rieveley's Pond and Appleton Creek.
The Sunshine Coast Trail stretches from the Saltery Bay ferry terminal in the south to Sarah Point in the world-famous Desolation Sound. The 180 kilometre trail rivals the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island and offers great panoramic views.
- Golfing
If you enjoy golfing, Myrtle Point Golf Club offers an excellent 18 hole golf course overlooking the Strait of Georgia and the Comox Glaciers. The course is designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect Les Furber. With four sets of tee boxes on each hole, the course allows players of all abilities to enjoy a challenging experience. The club is staffed by CPGA professionals, has a driving range, a fully stocked pro shop, a restaurant, a locker rooms with showers, and offers golf club and power cart rentals.
Events
- Powell River Horse Show and Fall Fair
The annual Agricultural Fair and 4H Horse Show in Powell River. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade ice cream, and fresh-baked goods. Come out and listen to local musical groups, or enjoy the horse show with your family.
Contact Information
Sevilla Island Resort
PO Box 2
Lund, BC V0N 2G0
Canada
Telephone: 604-414-6880
Fax: 604-414-6881
E-mail: info@sevillaislandresort.ca
Website: www.sevillaislandresort.ca/
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