1825
As a result of the 1825 Treaty, the as-yet-unnamed Wales Island is considered part of Alaska and therefore belongs to Russia
1867
The United States purchases Alaska
1871
Wales Island gets named after William Wales, the astronomer on Captain James Cook’s 1772-1775 Resolution voyage
1902
Wales Island Canning Company builds a cannery on the north side of the island
1903
The Boundary Treaty is finalized, establishing Wales Island as part of Canada
1925
The Canadian Fishing Company purchases the cannery
1949
The Canadian Fishing Company closes the plant, and the site becomes a boat and net station servicing the fleet on the northern fishing grounds
1961
Only the warehouse and less than two dozen structures remain on the site, left to be demolished or become derelict
1986
The land is purchased and construction of Eagle Pointe Lodge begins
1992
Construction is complete
1997
The lodge changes ownership
2008/2009
A fleet of Skagit Orcas is purchased
2009
The lodges changes ownership again
Winter 2009
Wells for clean drinking water are installed
Winter 2009/Spring 2010
The dock, its buildings and its pilings are built
Spring 2010
The aluminum walkway from the main lodge steps to the dock buildings is added
May 2011
Anticipated completion of a 5-room addition to main lodge
Summer 2011
Main lodge renovations completed and gazebo and walkway constructed
Winter 2013
Additional main lodge renovations continue with bathroom remodeling and interior upgrades through the lodge.
Winter 2014
New front patio and Jacuzzi hot tub have been installed. A sauna has also be added under the new patio. Various interior and exterior upgrades continue to the lodge for a superior guest experience.
Winters 2017 & 18
Complete kitchen and staff dining area upgrade. Various main lodge interior upgrades. New walkway out to the Pointe cabin. Upgrades to the gazebo area. New concrete dock with new guest dry room/maintenance building on it
