Jul 19, 2017 | Featured, Island Information, Need to Know
When it comes to getting around the BC coast, most people naturally think BC Ferries. But when it comes to getting around Howe Sound, BC Ferries does not offer car ferry service to many destinations in Howe Sound. You can take a car ferry to Bowen Island and the...
Jul 6, 2017 | Featured, Island Information, Need to Know
Islands, Islands everywhere but how to begin? So the dream of owning an island waterfront acreage or special getaway cabin has moved up the must have list and you are commencing to gather information, and knowledge about Island Real Estate. I have had the...
Aug 14, 2015 | Island Information
Sir Thomas Hardy 1860 Captain George Richards in his surveying ship, the Plumber, christened the island. King George III’s Navy was well represented in these parts: The largest island was named after Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson. The next largest for his...
Aug 2, 2015 | Island Information
Gambier Islanders James Spouler and Lara Kehler, back in 2007 decided the time was right to pursue their dream of purchasing a piece of land they could call their own. What were you guys looking for? We originally wanted something wild. Close enough to civilization to...
May 14, 2015 | Island Information
One of the things I love about working on Gambier, is the diversity of projects I get to watch come together. Some folks go in full-bore, right from the start, taking on large-scale projects like this one, whereas others opt to establish a camp, constructing a few...
Apr 30, 2015 | Island Information
Perfect for the simplest off-grid cabin. Stovetop popcorn maker Air poppers have changed the way people make popcorn, but over the past few years, stovetop popcorn has been making a comeback. You can pick these gadgets up in most cooking shops, but Lee Valley Tools...
