05/30/2026
Boardwalk Beginnings continued....
Today's Feature: Cabin 7 (The Farrant House)
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Marvin Farrant came to Telegraph Cove as a boy of ten in 1944.
His dad, Charlie was a steam engineer for the sawmill, but Charlie's most important asset was his family of five kids, who were needed to bolster the attendance of the one room school, which required a minimum of six students to qualify for a teacher.
Marvin left home in the early 50s, working at various jobs from Texada Island to Toronto. He returned to the 'Cove in 1961 with his new bride, Evelyn. They built the house on the boardwalk, and lived here for 42 years. They had two boys, Brian and Barry.
Marvin worked in the sawmill, and Evelyn was the secretary at Cheslakees School in Port McNeill. They spent their early years of retirement at the Cove as grounds keepers, Evelyn tending the flower beds, and Marvin grooming the grass.
Telegraph Cove
Each season travellers visit Telegraph Cove and stay in our boardwalk cabins, some families have been coming for decades!
