Opportunity of a Lifetime The West Point Development Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified parties and service providers interested in submitting proposals for a long-term agreement for the leasing and operating of the historic West Point Lighthouse Inn, located in Prince Edward Island.

1. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
To Lease and Operate the West Point Lighthouse Inn
For More Information: www.resourceswest.pe.ca

2. West Point Development Corporation, is seeking proposals from qualified
parties and service providers interested in submitting proposals for a long-term
agreement to lease and operate the historic West Point Lighthouse Inn, located
in the Western Prince Edward Island (PEI).

3. OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME FOR THE
RIGHT ENTREPRENEUR

4. ABOUT WEST POINT
• West Point is a cape and
unincorporated community in the
southwestern corner of PEI
• Located within the North Cape
Coastal Drive zone and an hour’s
drive from Summerside (the 2nd
largest urban area in the province)
• Population of 596

5. Major tourism establishments
located near the Inn include:
• Cedar Dunes Provincial Park and
Campground
• West Point beach
• Harbourside Center and
restaurant
• The Point Craft Shop
• Newly expanded West Point
marina

6. HISTORY OF WEST POINT
LIGHTHOUSE
• Built in 1875, is PEI’s tallest
lighthouse, at 67 feet 8 inches
• Only 5 PEI lighthouses pre-date
this lighthouse
• A strong symbolic value as an
important local historic site and it
is an increasingly major tourist
attraction
• Only 2 keepers in 88 years as a
staffed light
• West Point Development
Corporation oversaw the
expansive renovations to the Inn,
concluded in 2010
• Upgraded the inn
• Relocated the restaurant
• Integration of new
facilities
• New boardwalk and
streetscape

7. POST RENOVATIONS
The Lighthouse Inn is a recently
renovated 13-unit lodging facility
that features:
• Two rooms inside the historic
West Point Lighthouse
Museum (The Tower Room
and Keeper’s Quarters)
• Eleven attached rooms with
hardwood floors, new
furniture and walk-out decks.

8. THE TOWER ROOM
The Tower Room is located on the second floor of the actual lighthouse. It has
a queen size bed, full bath and windows to the water.
2012 Room Rate: $160

9. THE KEEPERS QUARTERS
The Keepers Quarters is on the second floor of the West Point Lighthouse
Museum. The Keeper's Quarters is the room where the Lighthouse keeper’s
family resided; it has two queen sized beds.
2012 Room Rate: $160

10. THE FIRST FLOOR SEASIDE ROOMS
First Floor Seaside Rooms
All rooms are recently redesigned with a walk-out deck overlooking the
Northumberland Strait, hardwood floors and all new furniture and fixtures.
Partially accessible rooms are available.
2012 Room Rate: $137

11. THE SECOND FLOOR SEASIDE ROOMS
Second Floor Seaside Rooms
All rooms are recently redesigned with a walk-out deck overlooking the
Northumberland Strait, hardwood floors and all new furniture and fixtures. 2012
Room Rate: $150

12. AMENITIES IN ALL ROOMS
General Kitchen
Bathroom Internet TV
Amenities Facilities
• Alarm Clock • Private • High-speed • Satellite TV • Small
• Air • Bathtub and • Free • Flat Panel refrigerator
Conditioning Shower • DVD Player • Sink
• Telephone • Hair Dryer • Microwave
• Fax
• Iron and
Ironing Board
• Non-smoking

13. WEST POINT LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM
• One of the most recognizable/marketed lighthouses on PEI with well over 5,000
visitors per year.
• 72 steps to reach the top for panoramic views
• Describes history of the lighthouse and other PEI lighthouses; Features an extensive
collection of lighthouse memorabilia
• Provides history of local communities
• The museum was recently renovated and features new interpretive panels and an
amazing view of the Northumberland Strait and West Point

14. SUBMITTAL DELIVERY
For more information on RFP: www.resourceswest.pe.ca
Submissions must be submitted no later than (insert date)
• Submissions should be sent via email to the attention of: David
Anderson, Managing Director at info@resourceswest.pe.ca
or via mail:
• Resources West Inc.
Attention: David Anderson, Managing Director
455 Main Street
P.O. Box 220
Alberton, PEI
C0B 1B0

15. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Criteria for evaluation will include but not be limited to:
• Experience in successful accommodations management and
operations
• Financial resources
• Strength of business plan
• Ability to service guests
• Innovative ideas or plans to promote the Inn
• Investment in the Inn
• Other factors deemed relevant by the West Point
Development Corporation
• References

16. EVALUATION CRITERIA CONT’D
• In selecting a lessee the West Point Development
Corporation will consider all of the information provided
by the respondents to the RFP as well as reference
checks and other information derived for any
investigation that the West Point Development
Corporation may perform
• The financial terms and length of the lease will be
negotiated with the prospective lessee, identified through
the RFP process
• The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals

17. FIRST FLOOR PLAN

18. SECOND FLOOR PLAN