NEIGHBOURHOODS
LUND, BC | KELLY KEIL
Lund
Best known today as the gateway to Desolation Sound and the Copeland Islands, Lund found its origins in 1889 as a rugged fishing village. It got its name following the arrival of the Swedish Thulin brothers who built the Lund Hotel in 1905. The building still stands today as a testament to their craftsmanship and overlooks a bustling harbour and busy government wharf. Renovations earlier this year have transformed the space into a place reflective of the first nations history that surrounds it. The building is home to a pub and art gallery, along with several dining establishments and retail shops nearby. Lund is also the home base for Lund Water Taxi, with daily service to Savary Island. Don’t miss the Lund Shellfish Festival, held annually at the end of May, with live music, artisans, cooking demonstrations and a chowder challenge. And make sure to get a photo with the Mile 0 monument, which marks the start of Highway 101, a 24,000-kilometre stretch of road that runs all the way south to Quellón, Chile.
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Did you know? A Lund favourite, Nancy’s Bakery is world famous for its cinnamon buns. Nearly 40,000 are made and sold on the premises every year.