Osprey Nest building connects Williams Lake with shoreline and wider region – Construct Connect

May 22, 2024

A new multi-use space in Williams Lake, B.C. will serve as both a space for community and a beacon for those looking to take the first steps towards a new home.

The Osprey Nest, a multi-purpose structure near Scout Island on the waterfront of Williams Lake, will soon contain a gathering space, restaurant and luxury lofts with spectacular nature views. The project was highlighted recently during the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s conference in Vancouver.

The site of the build is semi-industrial land the Williams Lake First Nation initially used to create retail stores for cannabis after legalization of the substance in late 2018.

“We decided we wanted to get into retail with the vision of cultivation, so the first two builds (in the area) are a Unity retail store and the Sugar Cane Cannabis cultivation facility,” Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars said.

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