One of B.C.'s former fish canneries found new life almost 20 years ago as a retreat for those looking to experience B.C.'s natural beauty.
And now it's up for sale.
Cassiar Cannery was built just after the turn of the century, and for more than 80 years, local salmon was caught and packed into tin cans at the site just south of Prince Rupert. B.C. had dozens of commercial canneries along the coast 100 years ago, but now it's estimated there's just one.
The cannery shuttered in 1983 and was essentially dormant until 2006, when the current owners bought the 74-acre property and began restoring some of the buildings on the site.
Using lumber that had fallen on the property or washed ashore, four guesthouses have been restored and turned into unique accommodation. A fifth building has also been restored to house events, among other things. All of the buildings are along the 1 km of waterfront the property has.
On top of accommodation, Cassiar Cannery has hosted retreats, helped local researchers, and offers other services, including boat storage and lumber (collected from natural deadfall).
It's currently selling for $9 million.
Along with the historic and commercial value, the cannery is located in a beautiful part of the province at the mouth of the Skeena River, the second largest river entirely in B.C. The area is known for biodiversity; Whales, bears, and many bird species can be spotted in the area.
