Renowned Chemainus Accommodation
BIRD SONG COTTAGE

Bird Song Cottage officially opened its doors as a guest house in 1990 welcoming what was to become thousands of visitors over the course of years. This Chemainus accommodation brings a special magic to your stay, creating memories that will beckon you to come back time and again. Luxurious, eclectic surroundings are peaceful and inviting. Laughter is abundant here, and you are left feeling that you've been to grandma's house - warm and inviting. No detail is overlooked - beds that ensure sweet dreams, books and collectibles to delight, plush pillows and robes. Breakfast is a morning dining experience in an old-fashioned summer porch atmosphere.

Bird Song Cottage is located 1/2 block from the ocean- see Kin beach in the gallery. Walk out to the beacon when the tide is out or sit on the park benches and watch eagles, blue herons, and sea lions in the water. Walk through Old Town and see Murals, visit the gift and Antique shops or stroll to uptown through the McMillan Waterwheel Park for an array of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences. See more information here. There is so much to do and see in the area, check out the events calendar, and our Chemainus Theatre schedule.

Chemainus is centrally located on Vancouver Island and makes an excellent location as your base when exploring the region. BirdSong Cottage is located only 1 hours drive north of Victoria, and 3/4 hour drive from Nanaimo. There is bus and rail stops right in town. Airports and ferries (both Victoria and Nanaimo) are easily accessible. There is also ferry service to Thetis island, just a couple of blocks away, and Ferry service to Saltspring Island, just 15 minutes from here.

History of Bird Song Cottage,
a turn of the Century Home in Chemainus, BC:

The first records of this house are from 1902. The building is situated in an area once known as Japanese town, in the old part of Chemainus. It has a colourful history, and if places could talk. . .

The house was purchased by Larry and Virginia Blatchford in 1989 and the their labour of love began. Since 1990, they have been entertaining guests from around the world.. This exceptional Chemainus accommodation is not just a place to stay, but an experience, not soon to be forgotten for all those who are drawn to its tranquillity and comfort.

Bird Song Cottage-
how it came by this name

The former owners of this house had raised birds and had 2 aviaries on the property. It was decided right then that the name must be Bird Song Cottage. The Hosts have created truly songbird friendly gardens with many birdhouses, feeders, and a water garden to further encourage their presence around the house.

Peter and Margaret, the current owners (she from Edinburgh and he from Warwickshire), have travelled widely, but one of their much-visited and absolute favourite places in the whole world is Assisi in the Italian Umbrian countryside.  Assisi was the home of St Francis who had a particular love for nature, and especially to birds.  Not surprising, then, that they have erected a small shrine to Francis behind the house and displayed a couple of Giotto’s paintings of Francis in the dining room.