Our History

A tent was the first "home" erected on the Tigh-Na-Mara property. The properties first log cabin followed suit and was built by newlyweds - Mr. and Mrs. Van Norman. It was 1946 and this first log cabin was far from the last to be built on the 11 acre property.

After passing through the hands of several owners and different names, in 1956 Mrs. Roberts bought the property and Mrs. Roberts felt that it reminded her of her native Scotland and named her new home Tigh-Na-Mara - Gaelic for "House By the Sea". After only three years, the property was again sold to Dr. Harold and Nancy Weeks, and while Mrs. Roberts moved on, the Gaelic name stayed behind.

In 1981, Joe and Jackie Hirsch, present owners, and their partners, purchased the 11 acres and its 12 cottages. Gradually they renovated every one, added on more units, a swimming pool and eventually 11 more acres. Over the years the resort has added a Conference Centre, Restaurant, Lounge and children's playground.

In March 2003, the latest addition to the resort, the 20,000 square foot Grotto Spa, was opened to the public. The resort has never stopped re-inventing itself whether it is known as a family resort, couples retreat or a spa goers fantasy.

Today this 22 acre property boasts 192 log accommodation units spread through the Arbutus and Douglas Fir trees and nestled above 3 kilometres of sandy beach.