Islands Real Estate Summer 2016

SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS

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SUMMER ISSUE June 25 - Aug. 25, 2016

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This is where we LIVE!

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MacDonald Realty Kelly Regen Henri Procter Rick Alexander Sandra Smith

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Pemberton Holmes Tom Navratil Allan Bruce Mike Hardy Susan deStein John Cade Norman Rothwell Myles Wilson Kerry Chalmers David Giddy Claire Sarginson

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RE/MAX Salt Spring Jan Macpherson Patrick Akerman Derek Topping

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Sotheby’s Chris Hobbs Darlene Hobbs

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Sea to Sky Realty Li Read

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Galiano Realty Hedi Kottner Ron Taylor

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RE/MAX Mayne & Pender Brenda Dean

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Gulfport Realty Deanna Stobart

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© Michael Morse

RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside Naomi Morrison Local Businesses

Sunrise glints on water silhouetting shadows of surrounding forests in pools of gold.

Slowly the sky blues into a radiant dome over the rhapsody of birdsong.

Dew diamonds cling to the morning until they become part of the lush landscape that feeds us body and soul.

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Many photos in this issue are courtesy of the following members of the Salt Spring Phtotography Club: HAROLD BAILEY I have lived on Salt Spring since arriving from the UK in 2009.

I am a member of Salt Spring Photography Club. Travel and photography have been lifelong pastimes and I particularly like to capture people in informal settings when they are relaxed and not conciously posing for the camera. harwilbai@gmail.com

ELEHNA DE SOUSA Elehna fell for the island’s charms on her first visit to Salt Spring in 1990. She is delighted to be living in an environment that nurtures her creative spirit.

“It is my hope that my images will inspire viewers towards a greater appreciation of the sacredness and wonder of even the smallest moments in life”. elehna@saltsring.com

TAMAR GRIGGS Tamar is a passionate wildlife photographer who enjoys staying home on Salt Spring Island to capture the magic of moments seen in Nature. For twenty years she lived on an isolated spot in Sansum Narrows without a road, where she traveled by boat and was surrounded by Nature in the Salish Sea. tamargriggs.com

JUDY H. MCPHEE Judy was born in Edmonton, Alberta and grew up on the West Coast of British Columbia.

Judy joined the Salt Spring Photography club in 2012 and has been active in photographing anything that sparks interest.

“For me photography is a way of life. I enjoy exploring the world with my camera.” mcpheestudiogallery.net

MICHAEL MORSE Michael is a retired architect/ project manager now living on Salt Spring, spent much of his career designing & building facilities across the Land of the Midnight Sun for the Northwest Territories parks service, based in Iqaluit & Yellowknife. He is planning for a new career in tourism photo-journalism. subarctic.morse@gmail.com

KIM STEWART Kim Stewart is an avid selftaught photographer. Originally from Kamloops BC, she moved to Salt Spring Island in 1994 and has never looked back. The majestic beauty of the south coast caught her attention and has held it ever since. To view more of her work: flickr.com/photos/137770279 @N02/albums and here: https://500px.com/kimstewart

JANA ZACHARIOU Jana is a Czech born photographer living on Salt Spring Island.

Her ability to capture inspiring imagery came about, in part, because of the abundance of natural scenery that surrounds her on the West Coast. To view the full collection of photographs, please visit: westcoastimagesbyjana.ca

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© Elehna de Sousa

Gardening on the Islands seems primarily the work of supplanting the rain forest. Growth is inevitable and luxuriant as the mild climate encourages a wide variety of vegetation and year round harvests.

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A foodies’ paradise, the islands offer everything from basic grocery items to specialty bakeries, cheese makers and coffee shops throughout the village and hidden in the woods. A craft brewery, a cider mill, and several wineries serve up award winning libations.

Around every corner you are likely to find a farm stand with fresh eggs, fresh vegetables and flowers, baked goods, or specialty jams and jellies. Most of these delights are available at the Saturday market in downtown Ganges, a world-class exposition of goods created on Salt Spring Island.

From pristine landscapes, world-class arts, excellent hiking and water sports opportunities, local shopping, fine education options, a small local hospital, business services and friendly neighbours... you’ll find room to expand your wings and fly with your dreams on the Southern Gulf Islands.

Summer has arrived on the islands!

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healthy communities

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The Islands offer breathtaking scenery and a gentle

Health care is more intimate here. Doctors, nurses and

temperate climate, but the best ecosystem to observe

hospital staff are friends and neighbours. A visit to the

is the community. Islanders are all part of the human

doctor or hospital usually includes friendly chats with

ecosystem. Each keeps their own authentic characteristics

others along the way. Visitors marvel at our friendly, and

and seems to find a distinctive role in the community.

timely healthcare services.

Rich or poor, healthy or sickly, strong or weak,

When more specialized services are required

everyone who puts down roots on the Island is

larger hospitals are just a ferry ride away. In the

welcomed to be part of the chain. The Island

case of a traumatic injury a medivac helicopter

offers compassion and acceptance for any

lands at the pad beside the hospital.

who care to join hands and make the Island the lovely place it deserves to be.

Compassionate communities exist on the islands and offers support for those in crisis by neighbourly acts

Sitting apart from the mainland, the islands tend to attract

like pet care or grocery shopping. Occasionally, the

individuals who share their independent spirit. Creativity

community joins together for benefits or crowdfunding

and self-sufficiency are honoured here. Circles of friends

for those in need. Each person has a part to play in

each display their own colour and character but they are

making this a great community and this is the give and

all linked together in a chain of community.

take of life in a small town.

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a delicate nature

The Islands are dotted with trails that invite hikers to climb mountains, walk shorelines, or stroll through the woods. Fabulous viewpoints, deer, eagles, shorebirds, quiet immersion in nature, tranquil resting places and healthy exercise all can be found here. Whether hiking

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alone or with a group the benefits can be discovered in dozens of trails. From easy to challenging these hikes offer something for everyone.

An encounter with wildlife on an island hike (deer, rabbits, birds, raccoons, amphibians, and beavers) is a charming experience. Although more likely one will just see the evidence of where they have been. Larger mammals, such as bears and cougars, occasionally

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swim to the Islands but they are mostly nocturnal and avoid humans.

Sandy beaches, rocky shores, tree-lined coasts, the Islands are surrounded by places to connect with the sea. Shoreline access points provide trails to the waterfront all around the islands. Boat launches invite day sailors and kayakers to enjoy the sea while public and private docks welcome visitors and residents to stay and enjoy the islands.

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5 Acre View Lots From $219,000 plus gst Georgia Strait Waterfront

2 sold, 1 pending, 6 lots left

• 1 528 Sticks Alison Road West • Low bank Sandstone beach • Custom-designed well finished 2,580 sqft 3 bedroom home • Naturally landscaped • Miles of beaches •

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The Estates at Panorama • 6 lots to choose from • All with Views of Georgia Strait • approximately 5 acres each • Power at lot line • Well • House and View sites cleared • Private access easement ( Panorama Lane ) to driveways on each lot • Next to Bodega Ridge Park •

Forest Acreage • 2.05 acre share in Therah Coop • 100 sqft cabin with power • 100 acres of common land •

Beau Vista Estates

Mixed Forest setting • Garden site available on common lands • Great forest getaway •

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Beau Vista Estates on Bodega Beach Drive • 6 lots to choose from • 3 with Views of Georgia Strait • from 4.28 acres each • Power

acre share - site 6 • 600 feet of high bank water front • 40 plus acres of common land • Com-

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Smaller Islands have ingenious plans for providing services to their residents. A nurse practitioner, a visiting physician, prescription pickups, and on Island emergency crews & care aids make health care and recovery at home possible. Local stores offer point of sale transactions and freight services bring larger items to your door.

$439,000 Set in pristine forest with breathtaking ocean views to Paisley Island, this home has barely been lived in and awaits your personal touch. It is an excellent build, with beautiful finishes, lots of natural light and gorgeous reclaimed wood floors. The location is among the most desirable on the island, nestled in a welcoming community close to West Beach, and walking distance from the wharf at Eastbourne which is regularly served by water taxi. Enjoy wonderful sunsets on the huge wrap-around deck, and winter getaways by the wood-burning stove.

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