New Recreational Gulf Island Real Estate For Sale: Silva Bay Resort Gabriola Island, Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa, Mayne Island Watefront Beach Homes

Gabriola Island Silva Bay Resort and Marina

An exclusive Gabriola Island real estate investment opportunity in the Gulf Island property market are now happening at the exclusive pre-construction Silva Bay Resort & Marina. Gulf Islands premier seaside destination by Hynes Developments. Introducing… an ideal place for relaxing with the family. With only twenty five breathtaking, two bedroom fully detached oceanfrtont cottages situated on the shores of the historic Silva Bay Marina, the Gabriola Island real estate offering at the new Silva Bay Resort Oceanside cottages and beachfront properties are now available for purchase. With exceptional views, large private decks, available moorage and an exciting 12 minute flight by float plane, the pre-construction Silva Bay Resort Gabriola Island real estate cottages and oceanfront opportunities for purchase are now here in fractional ownership and quarter ownership shares start from just $150,000. The presentation centre for the Silva Bay Gabriola Island resort real estate properties is at 3383 South Road on Gabriola. You can priority register for more information as it becomes available at www.silvabay.com. You can also call 604.618.3317 for more details regarding the oceanfront cottages at Silva Bay on Gabriola Island.

Gulf Island Oceanfront on Galiano

Showhome is now open at the Galiano Inn Oceanfront Inn & Spa where you can now purchase a fractional ownership or whole ownership into a beachfront property on the famous Gulf Islands of BC. Located between the Vancouver Mainland and Victoria, Galiano Island Inn and Oceanfront Spa is a perfect and close getaway from the busy city life. The perfect romantic escape is awaiting your arrival at the Gulf Island oceanfront real estate development at Galiano Inn. With fully furnished oceanfront spa suites that are fractionally priced for fractional ownership resort oppportuntiies from just $33,900 this hassle free ownership model has taken off for Gulf Island real estate ownership. In addition, the Galiano Inn Oceanfront residences and spa will also feature fully furnished oceanfront villa homes that have fractional ownership fractions priced from just $89,900. An intimate boutique award winning resort at Galiano Inn on the Gulf Island real estate market is just a short fifty minute ferry ride from Tsawwassen, the closest of the Southern Gulf Islands to Vancouver.

UPDATE: A Place to Linger at Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa

According to the Homebase.ca magazine written by S. boyce on the Galiano Island resort real estate fractional ownership opportunities at this development, Go on, admit it. You like to be pampered. Well, me too and one of my favourite spots is the Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa on – you guessed it – Galiano Island real estate. This pre-sales oceanfront retreat is imbued with a charm and serenity I can never quite forget no matter how long it is between visit. Fractional Ownership of Resort Property on your own terms. And there’s another bonus. Because both the Galiano Inn Villas and oceanfront suites are being sold on a fractional ownership of resort property basis, owning a piece of paradise just got easier. “Fractional ownership means you aren’t paying for a full time vacation property you’re only using part time,” Ian explains. Plus, since each fraction is fully deeded title, your interest in Galiano oceanfront Inn & Spa resort can be sold, mortgaged, or willed to loved ones as a legacy. The pre-sales resort at Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa oceanfront villas showhoe is now open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4:00pm or by appointment anytime at 134 Madrona Drive on Galiano Island resort real estate. One eighty interest in the Oceanfront Villas at Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa start at $89,900 whilc one eight fractional ownership interests in the Oceanfront Spa suites start at $33,900. For more information, you can call 604.531.4000 or toll free at 1.877.888.1988 or you can visit www.galianoliving.com for more details about this resort Gulf Island real estate development on Galiano.

Experience the West Coast Lifestyle on Galiano Island
Ideally situated overlooking Sturdies Bay and barely a five minute walk fro the ferry landing, Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa resort real estate development on the Gulf Islands recreational property market has been enchanting guests for eight seasons – although the inn’s history actually stretches far back to the turn of the previous century. My first visit here was about a year and a half ago to see the Oceanfront Spa suites, elegantly appointed hotel style resort suites that instantly captured my heart with their luxuriously casual ambiance. Every comfort was provided here at the pre-construction resort Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa – there were even CDs in the players – although I confess that after the ocean view, it was the two person, hydrotherapy soaker tub that brought the deepest sigh of longing to my lips. And now there’s a new adventure waiting. Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa’s Oceanfront Villas are complete and selling. “These one bedroom villas are a very exciting Gulf Island product and something quite different,” says sales representative Ian Watts. “For example, the dekcs, which are all at least 250 square feet, were designed specifically so you can take maximum advantage of indoor/outdoor living. They’re covered, heated, have a floor to ceiling fireplace, stainless steel barbeque, and hydro-therapy hot tub.” This I could get used to. Passing by the wrought iron gate iss like entering a different world at the Galiano Island Oceanfront Inn & Spa resort real estate property on the Gulf Islands. The gardens are lush and green filled with the song birds and the fragrane of flowers. Tucked amid the trees in the far corner is a freestanding yoga meditation pavilion. A creek bubbles happily past on its way to the ocean. Mind you, I also have fond memoires of some decadently delicious dinners at Atrevida, the Galiano Island Oceanfront Inn & Spa resort multiple award winning restaurant, where the sommelier is always willing to chat about all things wine related or give a tour of their extensive wine cellar. And of course there’s the Galiano Island Madrona Spa. I can feel myself relax just thinking about stone massages, the floatation bath, pedicures and manicures, and the luscious organic dark chocolate butter crème wrap … no kidding. This can all be yours through a fractionahip ownership interest of resort property at the Galiano Island Oceanfront Inn & Spa resort.

The Galiano Oceanfront Inn Fractional Ownership of BC Waterfront Real Estate
Now selling! The showhome for the pre-construction Gulf Islands Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa is now open with hassle free ownership that includes fully furnished oceanfront spa suites and ocean front villas that are ready for occupancy right now! The presale Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa is an intimate boutique award winning resort just a short fifty minute ferry ride from Tsawwassen. A great presale Gulf Island waterfront real estate opportunity gets better. Both the Galiano Oceanfront villas and the spa suites are sold on a BC resort fractional ownership basis meaning you aren’t paying for the full time vacation property in the Gulf Islands when you are only using it part time. “And right now we’re offering special pricing on a Spa Suite to people who’ve already bought one of the Villas,” Ian says. Who says you can’t improve on perfection? The presale waterfront Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa Oceanfront Villas show home is now open daily. One eight fractional ownership interests in the Oceanfront Villas start from $89,900 while the Ocean Front Spa Suites on Galiano start from $33,900.

Special Offering from Galiano Island Oceanfront Inn: Developer financing or no fees. You choose! TWO NEW OPTIONS FOR EASY GULF ISLAND RESORT REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP

OPTION 1: GALIANO OCEANFRONT INN & SPA DEVELOPER FINANCING
2 Year Term - $25,000 down payment, No further credit approval necessary - 5.00% interest only payment - No penalty for prepayment. OPTIONS THAT WORK FOR ANY BUDGET: Galiano Oceanfront Spa Suites at $33,900 with $25,000 down and $8,900 financed is only $37.08 per month. Galiano Oceanfront Spa Suites at $44,900 with $25,000 down and $19,900 financed is only $82.91 per month. Galiano Oceanfront Villas at $89,900 with $25,000 down and $64,000 financed is only $266.66 per month. Galiano Oceanfront Villa at $98,900 with $25,000 down and $73,900 financed is only $307.92 per month. This financing is only available to a limited number of contracts. Interest rates and terms may be subject to change.

OPTION 2: GALIANO OCEANFRONT INN & SPA DEVELOPER PAYS ALL ASSESSMENTS FOR TWO YEARS
For a limited time...when you purchase your presale Galiano Island Oceanfront Spa Suite or Oceanfront Villa at full price and close on the sale before December 31, 2008. FOR TWO YEARS YOU PAY: No Strata Fees - No Owners Fees, Operating Costs or Assessments - No Property Taxes - No Basic Telephone Charge - No Basic Cable Charge - No Internet. This is a limited time incentive to first time purchasers at the Galiano Island Oceanfront Inn and Spa and is not offered in conjunction with any other sales incentives, financing or pricing options. Galiano Island Inn Developer Reserves the right to change this incentive at anytime prior to an agreement of sale. This is not an offer for sale. An offer for sale can only be made subject to the Acknowledgement of a Disclosure Statement. Contact me today to take advantage of these limited opportunities.

Vancouverites Find Waterfront Mayne Island Resort Getaway At Recreational Real Estate Fractional Ownership Cost

A special advertisement by the Mayne Island Beach Homes among the Gulf Islands was recently published in the New Home Buyers Guide of Vancouver. Here it is. Once the commercial and social hub for the southern Gulf Islands, Mayne Island is transforming into one of Vancouver’s most sought after escapes from the daily grind. Only a short ferry ride from Tsawwassen or Victoria, the historic Mayne Inn Beach Resort waterfront Gulf Island real estate has become a well appointed resort offering professionals the purchase opportunity to getaway to their own waterfront Gulf Island cabin for one week every 60 days. The Mayne Island Waterfront Resort offers an exclusive collection of 20 private cottages nestled along the shores of Bennett Bay – a retreat from the bustle of city life to a private island that has already captured the hearts of BC recreational property buyers like North Vancouver resident Adrienne, “We like the fact that they haven’t overdeveloped. It is a very exclusive and unspoiled location within the Gulf Islands.” Surrounded by nature, with spectacular views across the Bay, the picturesque Mayne Island Resort waterfront BC resort real estate borders 50 acres of the Gulf Islands National Park and provides residents the freedom to discover the outdoors by foot, kayak or canoe. Altenatives to nature based activities are abundant and include a wellness centre and spa, pool, fitness facility, Jacuzzi steam room, bar, fireplace lounge, pool table, conference room, business centre, hotel guest rooms and on site restaurant at the waterfront Mayne Island Resort in the Gulf Islands BC recreational property.

Gently contrasting the natural setting of Mayne Island are the 20 presale cottage homes. Sparing no expense the designers have included: alderwood kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, top of the line stainless steel appliances, heated tile floors, soaker tubs and French doors opening to oversized patios overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean. This seamless blend of leisure and luxury comes at an affordable price for BC waterfront property at the Mayne Island Beach Homes Resort real estate development. As recent buyer Ken said, “There was no way would coule spend half a million on a place. For a fraction of that we were able to get it on Mayne Island.” Pre-sales waterront cottages at Mayne Island Gulf Islands Resort property are being sold in fractional shares of ownership of one eighth, starting at $59,900 and moving into the $90,000 range. By comparison, the cheapest waterfront presale house currently on the market in the Gulf Islands real estate market is $479,000. Factor in the short distane from Vancouver, the luxurious accommodations and the tranquil environment and Mayne Island is a world class resort suitable for world class vacationing. The location is at Bennett Bay on Mayne Island the the real estate BC recreational waterfront property size is 20 waterfront cottages in fractional ownership of resort real estate of one eighth shares. The pries for the fractional ownership opportunities at Mayne Island resort are between $59,900 and $89,900 per fraction. Currently, the contact is Joe Squire of Sutton West Coast Realty at 1.866.539.5399 or visit www.mayneislandresort.com for updates.

MAYNE ISLAND RESORT - "Questions & Answers" including Waterfront Beach Homes Price List, Site Plan & Feature Sheet

Thank you for taking the time to share your questions and comments with us. We have attached materials regarding Mayne Island Resort and Beach homes for your reference. Please find below a number of additional details regarding Mayne Island Resort and waterfront Gulf Island beach home real estate opportunity, including details regarding any specific information you may have requested in your recent email to us.

Q: What are the prices for each fraction of a beach front home at Mayne Island Resort?
A: Full pricing details are avaialble at our Mayne Island beachfront sales centre, however the estimated purchase price for 1/4 interest in Mayne Island Resort, which gives you 1 week of use per month, will be approximately $157,000. Alternatively, an 1/8 interest in Mayne Island Resort, which gives you 1 week of use ever other month, can be purchased for approximately $78,500.

Q: If I buy multiple fractional ownership quarters at this Gulf Island recreational real estate resort property, will I receive a discount in my purchase price?
A: The value of each quarter ownership share interest at Mayne Island Beach Front Resort will not be reduced as a result of purchasing multiple quarters.

Q: When will Mayne Island Resort be completed?
A: The resort real estate Gulf Island property will complete in approximately early Fall-Winter 2008.

Q: Where can I view some of the Floor plans and Layouts?
A: Sample floor plans and layouts for all of our units are currently available to be viewed on our website for the pre-construction Mayne Island Resort beach homes. This information can be located by clicking on "Beach Homes" and by selecting an individual home number. All units are 1 bedroom Beach Homes that can accommodate up to 4 people.

Q: What types of amenities will be available at Mayne Island Resort Gulf Island Resort Real Estate?
A: A list of amenities can be viewed by visiting the "FAQ" section of our website.

Q: Can more than one fraction of ownership, or even full ownership, be purchased in any one beach home at Mayne Island Resort?
A: Yes, all beach homes are being sold as fractional units (recreational fractional ownership and are available in multiples of 1/4 ownership. There will be some Gulf Island waterfront beach homes available in 1/8 ownership.

Q: How much are the maintenance/strata fees per quarter per fractional ownership of Mayne Island resort beach homes, and how are they calculated for buyers who purchase multiple fractions?
A: The cost of Maintenance/Strata fees per quarter are approximately $300, and are applied separately to each fraction of ownership purchased.

Q: When will I be able to view the Disclosure Statement?
A: Disclosure Statements for this beachfront Gulf Island resort property can be made available by contacting our Sales Associate, Joe, at 604-626-9259.

Q: Can I bring my pet(s) to Mayne Island Resort?
A: Yes. Three of our presale Gulf Island beach homes have been designated as "pet friendly" units; Homes #4, 5 & 18.

Q: If I would purchase full ownership of a beach home, would I be permitted to reside there?
A: Should any buyer want to purchase 4 quarters of any one particular beach home, they will be permitted to do so, however regulations prevent these homes from being used as a permanent residence at the Mayne Island resort beach front property.

Q: Will I be able to manage the rental of my own home, or will it be managed for me?
A: The rental of Mayne Island Resort's Beach homes will be managed for you.

Any questions or concerns which have not been addressed in this email can be answered by contacting our friendly pre-construction Mayne Island Resort Sales Associate, Joe, at 604-626-9259. Regards, Mayne Island Resort 'Live Your Dream' | Joe Squire B.A. | www.joesquire.com | www.mayneislandresort.com | Sutton West Coast Realty #301 - 1508 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1W8 Direct: 604-626-9259

Exclusive RRSP Financing Option for Mayne Island Resort Beach Homes

EXCLUSIVE RRSP FINANCING OFFER!!!! Wealth Wizard Financial and i-Finance are excited to bring you a first of its kind, RRSP FINANCING for the presales Mayne Island Resort Beach Homes and real estate properties. This 100% RRSP eligible program enables investors to borrow the full value of their RRSP, or locked-in retirement account (LIRA) while simultaneously preserving their capital and actually helping it grow. Sourcing out the best financing product is essential in today’s real estate market; this RRSP Financing program offers a tax effective program to help you capitalize on the growing market on the Gulf Islands property area. Features of the i-Finance Program for the pre-construction Mayne Island Beach Homes and Residences: RRSP earn a steady 4% interest compounded annually for a 10-year term. Up to a 10-year loan term with fixed interest rate. Two repayment options; blended payments or interest only - you decide! Potential tax deduction on cost of borrowing if loan is used for an investment such as the Mayne Island Beach Homes on the Gulf Island real estate market. Reduce or pay off your loan anytime without penalty. Re-borrow paid funds anytime within the 10-year term. Quick and easy to apply. Fast credit approval. Lender fees may apply. Subject to qualification. Subject to rate changes. For further information about this powerful financing tool please contact Alma Pasic today. Alma Pasic, Mortgage Specialist at Verico Wealth Wizard Financial Corp. | ph.604.729.4611 | cell.604-729-4611 | Fx. 604.608.3203 | preferred@telus.net | www.verico.ca OR Nadja Pasic, Sutton Group West Coast Realty | C: 604.306.5011 | F: 604.357.1094 | www.pasicrealestate.com

More original articles on these recreational Gulf Islands real estate developments.

Exploring Gulf Island Real Estate Market

An excellent article in the New Homes and Resort magazine by homebase media is now on shelves and this awesome editorial written by T. Rayson talks about the Gulf Islands of British Columbia recreational real estate property from Salt Spring Island, Mayne Island, Galiano Island, Pender Islands, Saturna Islands and Gabriola Island, all considered to be the southern Gulf Islands of BC resort property. Through the past decade property values on the Gulf Islands real estate market have skyrocketed and these beach and waterfront homes and other property developments have continued to soar in terms of affordability and value. Tracey says: When somebody mentions the Gulf Islands real estate, your first thought is not likely to include a lamb barbeque. Spas and art perhaps – but Mounties, music and mutton – not so much is that usually thought of when it comes to recreational Gulf Island real estate in BC. However, according to Saturna Island locals, this country-fair flavoured outdoor picnic celebrating Canada Day is a time honoured tradition. Held annually on the distinctly apropos venue grounds – “hunter field”, these laid back Saturna Island residents have been hosting this celebratory cookout every July 1st for more than half a century. This is a close knit community that the BC Gulf Islands are famous for. The wholesome and natural ambiance of the Gulf Islands real estate in BC recreational property entices visitors year round and tempts travellers to consider part or full time residency. According to Stats Canada, “The BC Gulf Islands appear to attract residents from outside of the province where 20 per cent have moved from other Canadian provinces or territories and another 9.7 per cent have moved to the BC Gulf Islands real estate from outside Canada.” The 2001 Census Profile of British Columbia’s Regions states: “Between the years 1996 and 2001 population in the Gulf Islands region increased from 3.0 per cent to 14.4 per cent. Of the six major BC Gulf Islands property that experienced the highest change in population, Saturna Island increased 9.3 per cent.” Made up of 225 islands, the BC recreational Gulf Islands resort property are tucked between Vancouver Island and the BC mainland in the Strait of Georgia and remain one of the provinces’ most envied lifestyles and scenic laden locales. Six major islands are serviced daily by the BC Ferries from both Vancouver and Victoria, in addition to their accessibility by floatplane or water taxi. The main BC Gulf Island real estate property market includes: Salt Spring, Pender, Mayne, Galiano, Gabriola, and Saturna Island are by and large the most inhabited and most visited of the BC Gulf Islands, offering a variety of activities and services unique unto themselves. Well known for their natural beauty, tranquility and environmentally conscious attitudes, Gulf Islanders are an eclectic bunch, with a significant number of artists and artisans, organic farmers, winemarkes and retirees contributing to the populace. Here is the run down of the larger BC recreational Gulf Island real estate communities.

Salt Spring Island Real Estate

(Population: 13,000, Ferry Terminals: Fulford, Vesuvius, Long Harbour, Size: 180 square km)
So named for the cold and briny saltwater springs on the north end of Salt Spring Island real estate, the 14 salt springs located on private property are the only springs on the southern Gulf Islands of BC. The springs vary in size from one metre to 25 metres in diameter, and are well known for their therapeautic benefits. Health restoring tonics and healing are commonly sought out commodities here, with yoga retreats and spa resorts paying homage ot the wellness movement of Salt Spring Island property; visitors come to restore their personal balance and wind up laying down roots in an attempt to maintain it. However, sustaining the Salt Spring Island real estate equilibrium is a tricky task: an even symmetry of tourism influx, limited property developments, building restrictions, ban on short term vacation rentals, and population density is the key to maintaining harmony within the Salt Spring community while keeping the local economy sustainable. Rated 69 out of a possible100 in the 2007 Destination Scorecard for North American Islands by National Geographic Traveler, one member observes: “suffering from being too popular, Major conflict between locals who want tourism and those who moved there to hide from humanity.” Balance for many Salt Spring Island residents comes in the form of exercising their creative muse. More than 100 artists and craftspeople of all kinds make their living on Salt Spring Island, which is recognized as home to the greatest collection of artists in Canada. A self guided Salt Spring Studio Tour with 32 stops and a Saturday Farmers’ Market with potters, jewellers, and woodworkers, to fibre artists, candle makers, and organic growers are on hand. Known as the “organic Gardening Capital of Canada.” With the country’s only organic golf course, (the Blackburn Meadows Golf Club has pesticide free greens and freeways) just about everything planted on the Salt spring Island real estate promotes practises that enhance the ecological balance of natural systems.

Mayne Island Real Estate

(Population: 1,112, Ferry Terminal: Village Bay; Size: 21 square km)
Mayne Island real estate is a distinctly rural character with small resort property developed areas dispersed and laid out along narrow country roads, where much of it is still thickly forested. Mayne Island is best known for the collection of turn of the century buildings at Miners Bay real estate, boatloads of miners with Gold Rush fever docked here and filled saloons and hotels en route to the mainland, where gold was discovered in the fraser River in 1858). The historic prison of Mayne Island property now serves as the community’s museum, foten filled in its heyday with rowdy and unruly prospectors passing through. Now, the historic buildings and Mayne Island real estate resort property are preserved as landmarks and Mayne Island has taken its place as a quiet getaway BC Gulf Island with a rich, colorful history. There is superb kayaking conditions afforded by its many sheltered bays and nearby islands and islets: boaters can find docking facilities at the government dock and can walk into the village of Miners Bay, Mayne Islands’s commercial hub; there are also docking facilities at Horton Bay. Choose from a variety of unique selection of accommdations including B&Bs, country inns, cabins, campsites and resort real estate waterfront Mayne Island property for rent with plenty of recreational opportunities. The Mayne Island Resort Inn and beach homes is now under development at Bennett Bay.

Galiano Island Real Estate

(Population: 1,258; Ferry Terminal: Sturdies Bay; Size: 57 square km)
Among the group of six main Gulf Islands BC, it’s been said that Galiano Island is considered the prettiest. Look to Montague Harbour Provincial Marine Park and Bluffs Park if you refute this claim: Montague’s 97 hectare park is all dolled up with beaches, forests, meadows, trails and a lagoon and Bluffs Park features one of the finest views of Active Pass you’ll encounter anywhere on Galiano Island real estate. Keeping in step with the other BC Gulf Islands property, Galiano island has a significant population of artists and artisans who are inspired by the Island’s natural beauty. Sheer cliffs, sand, pebble and white shell beaches, sheltered bays, unusal sandstone formations, Douglas Fir, arbutus and rare native Garry oak make up the natural beauty palette of Galiano Island real estate market, a haven for naturalists and bird watchers. The Galiano Island property is home to more than 130 species of birds and many rare and protected plants. Recently relocated residents strike a balance with long-timers, both contributing ot the Gulf Islnad property and each other. However, newcomers on Galiano Island real estate are easily spotted, as one resident admitted, “they still have their city shine.” Summer population on Galiano Island increases significantly with weekenders popping by to get a taste ofnature, recreation and visit the various galleries studios and shops. The recreational BC Galiano Island real estate market now welcomes the Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa fractional ownership of waterfront property today.

Saturna Island Real estate

(Population: 359; Ferry Terminal: Lyall Harbour; Size: 31 square km)
Forests, wetlands, mud flats, rock bluffs, reefs, and beaches are at the forefront of this quiet, year round hideaway at the recreational Saturna Island Gulf Island real estate property. Almost two thirds of the island is protected within the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, where over one hundred and eighty bird species from hummingbirds to bald eagles call home. Wildlife may be abundant but people are scarce: the permanent population on Saturna Island property for the rest of the residents remains small and intimate, preserving the charm and rural essence of the island. Homes and farms of Saturan Island real estate property are concentrated around East Point Road, which runs the length of Saturna Gulf Island between the ferry terminal and East Point. A rich and abundant marine life is visible on rocks and in tidal pools where river otters, seals, and sea lions swim the coastal waters, and for the patient sightseers, orca whales are frequently spotted in the waters off of East Point on Saturna Island property. Winter Cove, the site of the Saturna Lamb Barbecue, features sheltered anchorage and boat launching, with trails through mixed forests, marshland and shoreline to a view point at Boat Pass Saturna Gulf Islands recreational real estate. Below the rock bluffs on the south side of Saturna Island property are Saturna Vineyard and Winery, Thompson Park and Taylor Point.

Pender Islands (North and South) Real Estate

(Population: 2,232; Ferry Terminal: Otter Bay; Size: 36 square km)
Reconnected by a one lane bridge in 1957, two Pender Islands real estate are home to 37 coves and beaches; the Penders have more public beach acess for their size than any other Gulf Island resort real estate property. Of the 2,232 populace, the majority live on the north island: residents and visitors to these rural Pender Islands are scattered across country roads, in houses, farms, resorts and small clutches of cottages. Recreation on the Pender Islands real estate is varied and unique. Take for example, Frisbee golf, or in Seinfeld speak “frolf”. The 24 pin golf Islands Disc park, with its towering arbutus and fir, hosts an annual invitational tournament on the last weekend in May. The rest of the year it’s open to the general public at no cost. Accommodations and the Pender Islands real estate market include campsites at Prior Centennial Provincial Park, and Beaumont Marine Park, cabins, B&Bs and resorts. Boaters to the Penders Gulf Islands can find marinas at Port Browning, Otter Bay and Bedwell Harbour.

Gabriola Island Real Estate

(Population: 4,500; Ferry Terminal: Descanso Bay; Size: 53 square km)
A 20 minute ride from Nanaimo aboard BC Ferries will have you disembarking on Gabriola Island property, known for its beaches, waterfront parks, and newly acquired reputation for wooden boat building. It’s also recognized for its wealth of ancient native stone carvings and has inherited the nickname petroglyph island: more than 50 petroglyphs on Gabriola Island real estate have been discovered under thick moss at Jack Point, Lock Bay and Weldwood – best known is a carving of a killer whale found near Degnen Bay. The Malaspina Galleries on Gabriola Island property are one of the island’s biggest natural attractions and are an remarkable series of sandstone formations carved by the surf into unusual caves and caverns. Highlights include the tidal pools at Brickyard Beach, the sandstone path to the beach in Sandwell Provincial Park on Gabriola Island, and the Garry oaks in Drumberg Provincial Park. The Gabriola Island property population is largely concentrated on the north and south ends of the Island where many of Gabriola Gulf Islands’ residents are retired, but just as many commute daily to Nanaimo to work. Gabriola Island real estate is known for its abundance of galleries and studios, its thriving cottage industry in pottery and 80 plus varied and talented artists.

More details about recreational BC waterfront property in the Gulf Islands is located here. For more information about Gulf Island real estate and the six major islands, please visit tourism Vancouver Island at www.vancouverisland.travel, Tourism BC at www.hellobc.com, BC Ferries at www.bcferries.bc.ca or for your 2008 Travel Guide, www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/tvi/vacation08.