Beacon Lodge, Streamline Moderne apartment building in Victoria, Canada
Beacon Lodge is a four-story apartment building in the Streamline Moderne style located at 30 Douglas Street. The structure features distinctive octagonal windows that define its modern design and sits at the point where the Trans-Canada Highway begins.
The building was created in 1949 through the transformation of the original Beacon Cottage from 1883 under Henri Côté's direction. This conversion from a Victorian residence into a modern apartment building reflects Victoria's urban evolution.
The name Beacon Lodge comes from the motel built here in 1949, not from the miniature replica of Beacon Hill Lighthouse that Henri Côté added to the property in 1962. That small lighthouse became a familiar marker for guests and residents over the years.
The building offers furnished rental units with views of the ocean or Beacon Hill Park. The location provides convenient access to parks and downtown, making it a comfortable choice for visitors and temporary residents.
The Côté family has operated the building through generations while preserving its original Streamline Moderne architecture. This commitment to maintaining the design elements makes it a rare example of long-term architectural continuity in Victoria.
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