Leo Ho and his family have officially taken over ownership of the Wescana Inn in The Pas, Manitoba. The change in ownership was announced on February 24, 2026, marking a new chapter for the hotel which has been a part of the community since it was built in 1974.
Ho brings a background in the hospitality industry to the business, following in the footsteps of his family. His grandfather previously operated a restaurant in the Swan Valley area, and Ho himself gained business experience by opening a roadside restaurant while attending university.
The full-service hotel is located at 439 Fischer Avenue and features 73 renovated guest rooms. The facility includes a dining room, a lounge with video lottery terminals, and a cold beer vendor for local residents and visitors.
The business is an important part of the local economy in The Pas, a community known as the Gateway to the North. The hotel provides a place to stay for people attending local events like the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival and visitors traveling to Clearwater Lake Provincial Park.
