On the Sea is a family owned and operated business. Anne-Marie & John recently moved to British Columbia. They fell in love with Bowen Island the instant they crossed over on the ferry. Anne-Marie had always wanted to have a BB, and this new beginning in BC seemed like the perfect opportunity to make this dream a reality.
Anne-Marie is an educator who has a passion for travelling, cooking, decorating and entertaining. She enjoys creating 'tablescapes' for family and friends. Anne-Marie is known for her love of everything European, a penchant for rococo, and her sense of humour.
John, Anne-Marie’s husband, is a hard working and handy man who loves to woodwork, garden, and recently, work with stone. Have a look at his beautiful Lutyens bench and his carefully made stone steps. We hope you will come year after year to see the transformation of the property through his loving hands.
Anne-Marie and John are blessed to have two intelligent and beautiful daughters. The eldest, Chantal, is currently residing in Victoria. The youngest, Caitlin is currently studying at Capilano university, and works at the BB. Caitlin is a gifted artist who enjoys working in a variety of media. In all likelihood, you will see some of Caitlin’s paintings in your suite. Caitlin will soon be working on designing custom art to reflect the theme of the various BB suites.
There are two more important characters at On the Sea – Charlie and Heidi. Charlie is a white, fluffy and rather lazy Peek-a-poo. Heidi, the newest addition to the family, is a mixture of a Pomeranian and Yorkie. Does that make her a Porkie?! Both will make a fuss when you arrive, but a little treat will make them your best friends. They have never seen your rooms, so maybe that is why they are surprised when you appear.