Vancouver, BC is pretty well known for its un-affordable housing.I guess that doesnt include private islands?<\/p>\n
Currently, theres not one, or two, or three private islands for sale, theresfive, all under $2.3 million.<\/p>\n
Take a look.<\/p>\n
Location:Gulf Islands, British Columbia<\/p>\n
Price:$2,225,000<\/p>\n
Approximate Size: 100 acres<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
This little island is about a 20-minute floatplane ride away from Vancouver International Airport and about 3 miles away from Vancouver Island. At its highest peak, the island reaches an elevation as high as 109 feet.<\/p>\n
Location:Gulf Islands, British Columbia<\/p>\n
Price:$1,499,000<\/p>\n
Approximate Size:8 acres<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Lily Island, located in Silva Bay near Gabriola Island, is much smaller than West Ballenas Island, but it has a lot of beautiful landscapes. The island is mostly undeveloped, which means that its a great place to build a dream home.<\/p>\n
Location:Gulf Islands, British Columbia<\/p>\n
Price:$1,100,000<\/p>\n
Approximate Location:7 acres<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Located just off of Lasqueti Island, Jelina Island is a nature lovers dream. (Most private islands in BC are, if were being honest.) This islands varied topography provides multiple unique lots to built a residence, including ones that allows for whale-spotting!<\/p>\n
Location:Gulf Islands<\/p>\n
Price:$1,995,000<\/p>\n
Approximate Size:9.67 acres<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
On the market for the first time in 50 years, Halibut Island is conveniently located near Victorias Port Sidney Marina and comes with a beautiful soft-gravel beach, as well as multiple naturally-carved sandstone benches.<\/p>\n
Location:Discovery Islands, British Columbia<\/p>\n
Price:$1,695,000<\/p>\n
Approximate Size:50 acres<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
Photo: Colliers Unique Properties<\/p>\n
At 50 acres, South Octopus Island offers a tremendous amount of space, as well as privacy. The island comes with a pre-existing dock and cabin thats become a destination for tourists. Its located on the northeast side of Quadra Island and is a short boat-ride away from Herriott Bay, which has access to a BC Ferries terminal.<\/p>\n
Well, which would of these would you choose? Or would you rather go even bigger, like the 340-acre Fawn Bluff Cove?<\/p>\n
Nonetheless, these islands seem like a better buy than the most expensive condo in downtown Vancouver, and maybe even some new townhouses.<\/p>\n
Let us know what you think!<\/p>\n
All photos via Colliers Unique Properties.<\/p>\n
If you liked this article, you might like our Real Estate section.<\/p>\n
You Might Also Like:<\/p>\n
Plan your next night out, enter contests, and stay connected.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The rest is here: <\/p>\n
Would You Buy One of These 5 BC Private Islands For $2.3 Million? - 604 Now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Vancouver, BC is pretty well known for its un-affordable housing.I guess that doesnt include private islands? Currently, theres not one, or two, or three private islands for sale, theresfive, all under $2.3 million. Continue reading