The Roe House

The house was built by Robert and Margaret Roe in 1908 as a typical farm house of that era.  The house was constructed from a "kit" with the lumber largely pre-cut to the amount and dimensions required.  All components above the foundation were delivered by barge to Roesland and the house was completed in five days!

The invoice from the Chemainus Lumber Company shows that the delivered cost of the material was $589.62.  The original layout on the first floor consisted of an entrance hall, a parlour, kitchen and pantry and three bedrooms.  The second storey was a large loft with limited headroom.

Later, c1935, all interior walls were removed to create a large open space to serve as a community hall for the entertainment of the guests of the resort.  Still later, c1975, the open space was divided to create a workshop and additional storage space.  Roe House currently holds the Pender Islands Museum.