Coal seams opened at Cumberland, and the lumber industry develops to supply the coal mines, and the growing community. She was to return to the area frequently in years to come. She continues until mid 1907, when she burns at the Vancouver dock. The Royal Navy are to become frequent visitors to Port Augusta, Goose Spit and Comox. Jack Martin begins rebuilding the Elk Hotel.
Prohibition begins in Canada, closing the local hotels as well.
The new owner of the Elk, d'Esterre has an idea that begins Tourism. His ads boast of Tennis Courts, Golf, Boating, Swimming, Hunting Tyee Fishing, a new Dining room and Electric lights. Following in the footsteps of the Terminal Steam Navigation Co, d'Esterre added Comox to the holiday destinations of the day. Comox Bay becomes known as a Tyee Salmon Fishing Spot bringing visitors from all over the world. The Annex to the Elk Hotel is destroyed by fire.