 April 1st 1973 |
The Pettinger family purchased an existing motel called Pacific Paradise Resort but shortly thereafter change the name to Pacific Sands Resort. Total land included in sale was 45 Acres including just over 900 ft of waterfront including all of Sunset Point.( north end of Cox Bay)
Resort consisted of 4 single Cottages, Office/laundry Room, Duplex Cottage and a 12 unit 3 Storey Lodge Building.
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| 1975 |
Pacific Sands adds 10 new beachfront Lindal Cedar Cottages.
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| 1981 |
Removed original office/laundry building and constructed 18 one-bedroom Beachfront Suites (Suites 160-268) Office relocated to current location as well as 2 of the 4 original cottages were relocated for staff use.
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| 1984 |
Eighteen one bedroom Lighthouse Suites constructed (Suites 150-258).
Total unit inventory had now increased to 58 from the original 21 in 1973.
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| Fall of 1991 |
Original lodge torn down and replaced with new lodge by June 1992.
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| 1993 |
The original Duplex Cottage units 5 & 6 torn down to create.
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| 1997 |
Major upgrade & addition done on Lobby/Reception building.
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| 1998 |
Two bedroom suite located in the Beach Front Building where my parents lived was converted to the “Sand Dollar” suite. Parents relocated to a single level rancher on another part of the property.
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| October 2003 |
All 10 Lindal Cottages relocated off the beach to new Staff Village. Construction of 22 new Villa’s begins.
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| July-Sept '04 |
Villas completed.Total room inventory now stands at 77.
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