REAL ESTATEHOME & OFFICE. Modern 1500 sq. ft. houseon well treed half acre on Gabriola Island, BC.South-facing passive solar design, with woodand electrical heat. 3 bedrooms and office withseparate entrance (could be playroom orworkshop). 1.5 bathrooms. Bright, spacious,open plan kitchen/dining area. Hardwood floor.Also patio, storeroom, garden and 8,000 gallonconcrete cistern for excellent water supply.Close to ferry, shopping, school and kayaklaunch. Easy access to Vancouver by air. Only$119,900 Cdn. Call 800-799-5602 or 250-247-8670. Photos & floorplans at www.WaveLength<strong>Magazine</strong>. comARTISTIC ENTRYWAY WELCOMES YOUto deluxe 3425 sq. ft. executive family home.This architect designed Victorian heritage styleis located an easy 25 minutes from Vancouver(no bridges!), in the finest and oldestneighbourhood of New Westminster, BC.Surrounded by green space, just steps fromQueens Park, tennis courts, hockey arena,children's petting zoo, workout circuit.Incredible landscaping, totally private backyard with fish pond, waterfall and gardenboxes. Nanny accommodation or separate400 sq. ft. private office. Hot tub. Hot waterheat, hardwood floors, crown mouldings,vaulted ceilings, heated double garage withlane access. Minutes from the Fraser River andclose to many whitewater opportunities in thethe Fraser Valley. Reduced to $599,000 Cdn.Contact 800-535-1737. Pics at www.WaveLength<strong>Magazine</strong>.comList your house or property hereto reach potential customersworld wide.DREAMING of affordable RETIREMENT in apristine setting? ‘Garden Homes’ on GabriolaIsland is all that and more. State of the artseniors’ suites designed with your comfort inmind, lovely common areas and a supportivecommunity of friends are just a few of thereasons for living here. Enjoy the quiet islandlifestyle. Stroll to nearby shops, doctor,pharmacy, etc. Come by and visit us at 500Argyle Lane or call Sandra Hill of Island WestRealty at 250-247-8711 (877-247-8711) forinformation. We look forward to meeting you.FOR SALE BY OWNER. Berrypoint Rd.,Gabriola Island. 2300 sq. ft. Bright, spacious,3 bedr., 2 bath, open plan liv rm.-din rm.-kitchen; sunroom, family rm, largehome office. New windows, roof, siding andinterior finishing over past 5 years. Heatedworkshop in 2 car garage. .47 acre landscapedlot. $169, 000. 250-247-8953 or247-8895, email: jorourke@island.net.More info & photos: http://www.island.net/~jorourkeWHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT GABRIOLA?Three waterfront parks, forests, beaches, rockybluffs, wildlife, hourly ferry, scheduled floatplaneservice, moorage and marine services, public dock,lodges, inns, cottages, campgrounds, B&Bs, fishing,cycling, tennis, golf, horseback riding, hiking,beachcombing, swimming, paddling, diving, museum,art & craft galleries, art shows, music festivals,theatre, concerts, community centre, elementaryschool, choir, farmers’ market, garden centres,library, computer services, recycling centre,hardware, building supplies, optometrist, dressshops, liquor store, pubs, restaurants and cafés,delis, Salmon BBQ, golf tournaments, sandcastlecompetition, outhouse race, Lions’ Club, recreationassociation, teen drop-in centre, real estateagencies, fire department, ambulance, wooden boatbuilding school, chamber of commerce, shoppingcentres, grocery stores, health food stores, videostores, gas stations, post office, credit union, insuranceoffice, dentist, doctors and medical clinic,pharmacy, vet, lawyers, accountants, daily couriers,builders, skilled tradespeople, newspapers,publishers, kayak companies, retreat centres, summercamps, garden tours, hydroponic greenhouse,churches, home support workers, seniors’ residences,seniors’ centre, police station,chiropractors, naturopath, yoga centre, massagetherapists, hairdressers... all this and much morein a population of just under 5000! Seewww.Gabriola Island.org or www.MyGabriola.com.44 WaveLength August/September 2001
WaveLength is available in print at over500 outlets around North Americaand available globally on the web.A KAYAKER’S PARADISEWhere in this world can you own a 6.5 acreisland covered with old growth forest, dig forclams, fish, or set a crab trap just off-shore? Ifyou want to own and experience unsurpassedbeauty, and nature in its original state, Isuggest you call soon. Phone: 250-245-3368.Price: $149,000 Cdn.BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESGateway toDesolationSoundEXCITING ECOTOURISM BUSINESSSuccessful British Columbia lodge-based seakayaking operation. 30 kayaks and gear, plussmall boats/engines, core of reliable employees/guides,strong returning client database,website, marketing program and existing relationshipswith mothership and educationalinstitution. Reasonable lease available onbeautiful 7-acre waterfront site with 1000 sq.ft. lodge, camping, and dock facilities formothership. Work with owners this year andtake over for 2002 season. Perfect for semiretiredcouple with marine and/or tourismexperience seeking seasonal island lifestyle.Serious inquiries to WaveLength.ECOTOURISM BUSINESS FOR SALEKayak rental/guiding business and B&B onMalcolm Island, Broughton Strait, stunningvistas, near principal orca grounds. 10 mostlywooded acres, georgous 2,800' custom builthouse with unique features, separate kayakbuilding, and 33' motherboat available. Contact:Cormorant Seakayaking Ltd. tel: 250-973-6033, email: lulin@island.net.August /September 2001 WaveLength45