The business was launched by Howard and Mary McCauley in the 1930s
Justin and Alicia Doucette - new owners of the landmark McCauley’s Motel at Havilland Bay on Highway 17 North - are enjoying the opportunity to welcome back regular visitors as well as new ones.
“We’re getting to spend more time with our family and the location is amazing,” Alicia said. The Doucettes are now living on site at the motel. “This place has meant a lot to me. I’ve spent lots of time here with my kids who are both working in the restaurant now part time.” The restaurant, which will be open year round, has a lunch menu from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., a dinner menu from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and an extensive drink menu with a wine list.
Nevertheless, the Doucettes forged ahead, confident the lockdowns would end and that life would return to a degree of normalcy.