Historic North Shore House Reopens as Waterfront Restaurant
Navvy Jack House, the North Shore's oldest standing residence, has been restored and will soon open as a waterfront restaurant and bar in West Vancouver. Separately, a bat bite incident on the Whyte Lake Trail has prompted health advisories, though the risk of rabies remains low.
Key takeaways
- The historic Navvy Jack House in West Vancouver is being renovated into a waterfront restaurant and bar.
- The new establishment, named Navvy House, is expected to open this fall.
- A bat bite incident occurred on the Whyte Lake Trail, leading to increased consultations with Vancouver Coastal Health.
- Medical officials state the risk of rabies from bats in British Columbia is very low, but advise immediate medical attention after any bat contact.
What Happened
The Navvy Jack House, a historic structure on the North Shore, is undergoing a transformation into a waterfront restaurant and bar. Operating partners Mike Rose, Teddy Wilkie, and Justin Mensah-Coker are behind the venture, named Navvy House, which is slated to launch this fall in West Vancouver. This marks a new chapter for the building, which is the oldest standing house in the area.
In a separate incident, a visitor to West Vancouver was bitten by a bat on the Whyte Lake Trail. The individual, who requested anonymity, reported the encounter to Vancouver Coastal Health. Medical health officer Dr. Alex Choi noted an increase in bat exposure consultations this summer, which is typical for the season due to increased outdoor activities. While the risk of contracting rabies in British Columbia is low, with less than one percent of bats carrying the virus, Choi emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention immediately after any contact with a bat, including bites, scratches, or direct skin contact.
Background
The Navvy Jack House's restoration signifies a preservation effort for a historically significant building. Meanwhile, Dr. Choi highlighted that rabies is not prevalent in B.C.'s local terrestrial mammals due to a natural barrier formed by the Rocky Mountains. Although rabies has been found in other Canadian provinces in animals like skunks and foxes, it has not established itself in B.C.'s wildlife. Since 1924, there have been 28 recorded rabies-related deaths in Canada, with two occurring in B.C., including a 2019 fatality linked to bat contact.
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