Dalvay has since been operated as a leased private concession from Parks Canada. In 1959, Mr. & Mrs. Raoul Reymond became operators of Dalvay By-The-Sea. Hailing from Geneva Switzerland, the Reymonds had left Europe arriving in PEI in 1925 to take advantage of the lucrative fox breeding industry. After fox fur went out of fashion they turned their energies to inn-keeping in summers and teaching music in winters to many Charlottetown families. The Reymond's brought a European atmosphere of gentility and personal service to Dalvay that was unique to Prince Edward Island.

Dalvay By-the-Sea is currently operated by the Reymond's grandson, David Reymond Thompson, who took over Dalvay when his grandparents retired in 1976. Additions since that time have included: fully-updated four-piece bath/shower in each guest room, antiques in each room and upgrades to the central kitchen facilities.

Your Innkeepers: David & Michelle Thompson

A major expansion was undertaken from 1995 to present. With an increase in demand for family/group accommodations, eight cottages were built on-site. Four are located immediately adjacent to the inn and another four along the shore of Dalvay Lake.

From 1999-2000 a full dining room expansion was also completed. The new dining facility, now dedicated as "The MacMillan Room," is a spectacular curved room off the main house, offering views of Dalvay Lake from every table. All original materials were used to create this structure so it would retain the full Heritage Standard of the original house. This includes using pine wood panelling from the ceiling to the maple hardwood floor. Also, the exterior field sandstone was quarried locally and hand-built by local masons.

Other expansion items included a full service laundry on site. Mr. Thompson with his wife Michelle, and long-time friend, Wayne F. Berry continue to operate Dalvay with a respect for the Reymonds' tradition of attention-to-detail and warm, friendly service, making Dalvay a truly special place to visit.