Horseshoe Bay Sanctuary

Born from the vision of West Coast Modern master architect Paul Merrick, Westbank and the Sewell Family, Horseshoe Bay Sanctuary is a celebration of beautiful architecture, nature and community. Through nearly a decade of design, we have created a project that arises from and honours its location. Imbued with the history of the area and the spirit of Westcoast Modernism, Horseshoe Bay Sanctuary combines the best qualities of West Coast architecture in homes crafted to complement the coastal atmosphere and surrounding natural beauty.

Nestled in between the forests, mountains and oceanfront of the Pacific Northwest, Horseshoe Bay Sanctuary is composed of 158 new residential homes and fine grain commercial uses, both marine and non-marine related. It maintains the West Coast Village feel of the Bay through a number of design elements, including six buildings of varying styles, massed to respect the topography of the site, an enhanced public realm that celebrates the Horseshoe bay waterfront and creates pedestrian connections to the neighbouring park, as well as landscaping and public realm features of a European village such as a cobblestone “piazza” and grassed/green common areas designed to encourage community gathering.