A fire has destroyed a piece of Cowichan Valley history.
A blaze reportedly broke out at the Quamichan Inn on Maple Bay Rd. Friday night and burned into Saturday morning.
There has been an outpouring of support on social media – many calling it the “heart of Cowichan Valley.”
So sorry to hear about the fire at the Quamichan Inn. Our thoughts are with the owners and staff...
— Serious Coffee (@Serious_Coffee) May 28, 2016
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We are saddened to hear about the devastating fire at The Quamichan Inn. Many of us have created wonderful... https://t.co/RijpWo71rL
— Duncan Travelodge (@Travelodgeduncn) May 28, 2016
According to Tourism Cowichan, the Quamichan Inn has been nestled in Cowichan Valley for more than a 100 years. Viewer Tim Owen told CTV News the property was opened as an inn by his parents Sheila and Archie Owen in 1969 and was a private residence before then.
It’s unclear what started the fire, but it appears as though no one was injured.
