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vancouver island: British Columbia Day on Cowichan Lake! Outdoor Enthusiasts' Summer Public Holiday! - 08/01/11 02:13 PM

It was a gorgeous hot sunny British Columbia Day (August 1) on Cowichan Lake today and I took a day off work to take full advantage of the slower paced life around the area with a bit of faster life on the water!
Great water skiing on Cowichan Lake. The little town of Lake Cowichan (pop. 3,118), is located at the eastern end of Cowichan Lake, a spectacular region of natural beauty and eco-tourism, with camping, hiking fishing, swimming, water-skiing and boating of all sorts. Everywhere was alive with all age groups this long weekend. It's a great recreational … (4 comments)

vancouver island: Just Reduced! Family Home with 2 BR In-Law Suite - Sidney, BC - 04/14/11 08:13 AM

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vancouver island: It was like the North Pole on the Vancouver Island slopes last week! - 02/21/11 02:31 AM

So ... last Wednesday I managed to arrange 2 days away from real estate to go skiing with my wife and son. Of course we were all really looking forward to this little break, but little did we know what was in store for us.
Mt. Washington is a 4 hour drive from Victoria up the island to Courtney - it was a beautiful day, sunny but cool. I had checked the weather and knew it wasn't going to be perfect, perhaps even a little extra snow. Our first day was great - we had fun with our 6 year old … (15 comments)

vancouver island: SNOW in Victoria? We'll Enjoy it While We Can! - 11/22/10 01:21 PM

These past few days have been unusual - we've had snow in Victoria, in November!! Schools are closing and nobody seems to be enjoying the weather right now ... except ....

My Dad, My Son and Me!!

David StevensRoyal LePage Coast Capital RealtyVictoria, BC
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vancouver island: What's Going on In and Around Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC? - 11/21/10 10:28 AM

Gingerbread Houses at the Laurel Point Inn, Victoria, BC
Nov 26, 2010 – Dec 31, 2010
Christmas is almost here! Come and see the unique gingerbread sculptures created by local Chefs. You can vote for your favourite and make a donation to Habitat for Humanity, a national, non-profit organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

A Christmas Carol at the Chemainus Theatre Festival
Nov 11, 2010 – Jan 8, 2011
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, adapted by Jeremy Tow.
We never tire of this wonderful ghost story. … (0 comments)

vancouver island: First Nations Island Towns and Villages in BC - 09/05/10 04:04 AM

Phil Leng, of Kirkland, WA gave me an idea for my Blog this morning. He wrote about Native Indian place names in Washington State.
I want to share with you a fascinating island called Village Island that housed a now-abandoned community called Mamalilaculla, here in beautiful British Columbia.
Located in the Broughton islands, Mamalilaculla, which was originally built on a midden, is an abandoned First Nations community with the remains of an old totem pole rotting away on the ground. Bear scat is often evident near the bushes and the last time I was there (as a teenager) some of the … (2 comments)

vancouver island: OPEN HOUSE. UNIQUE, SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME with SUITE and LAKE - 07/19/10 02:51 PM

OPEN HOUSESATURDAY, JULY 241 pm - 3 pm
4366 JIM'S CRESCENT, COWICHAN BAY, BC V0R 1N2

This one-of-a-kind pastoral property is located on over 1 acre and surrounded by ducks, turtles, fish and other wildlife.

A formal DR with French doors, open-plan living room, breakfast nook and lovely new Kitchen with stainless appliances, Jenn-Air cooktop, granite and centre island.

The main level entry has 3 bedrooms, including large Master with en-suite soaker tub.

Bonus suite downstairs with huge 46' games room and lots … (0 comments)

vancouver island: Victoria Real Estate Sales Surged in February ... - 03/05/10 08:06 AM

March 1, 2010

The number of homes and other properties sold throughout the Victoria surged in February compared to January and remained well above the number of sales in February of last year. A total of 621 homes and other properties sold in February through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), up from the 418 sales in January and 403 sales in February of last year.
Prices for single-family homes and condominiums softened somewhat while prices for townhomes rose slightly. Victoria Real Estate Board President, Randi Masters, says February’s figures demonstrate continued strength in the market. "There … (3 comments)

vancouver island: Just Listed: Private 3.69 acre Island on Beautiful Cowichan Lake, on Vancouver Island, BC - 10/27/09 04:29 AM

#6 Island on Sparkling, Pristine Cowichan Lake, Sheltered Amongst the Mountains of the Cowichan Valley ...

On British Columbia's beautiful Vancouver Island, it is rare to find a private island available for purchase. Enjoy relaxing, adventure and building your personal retreat. Access is an easy 0.31km (310 metres) to this beautiful 3.69 acre island on Cowichan Lake. The Cowichan Valley is world renowned as an exceptional recreation area, with sport fishing, hiking and water sports.
You can feel miles from everywhere, yet the island is actually highly … (8 comments)

vancouver island: We're so lucky to be living in Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia - 07/10/09 01:25 PM

It's true ... we take our beautiful Vancouver Island for granted.
Yesterday, a family member arrived from Europe. She has never been to Vancouver Island before and is so enthralled with Victoria, commenting that "it's like being on permanent vacation here - the ocean and sandy beach is just across the road, the weather is beautiful and everywhere is clean and green."

Yes, Vancouver Island is called Paradise Island for good reason - we should just keep reminding ourselves how lucky we are!
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vancouver island: First Time Buyers - What are they thinking? - 05/18/09 03:30 PM

I have heard so much about real estate lately from "first time buyers" who say they want to wait until the market "crashes"!!
I would love to know - When is the market going to crash in Victoria?
Fact is, first time buyers rarely seem to purchase when the market is a "buyers" market, for the simple reason that it is not low enough for them.
As history shows, those buyers always purchase in an "up" market because they then feel the need to buy before it is too late or before they lose out.
It would be interesting to … (4 comments)

vancouver island: Tuesday, March 17th Happy St. Patrick's Day - Time to Party! - 03/16/09 03:35 PM

Did you know that the person who became St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Wales! Having lived on the border of Wales as a child I never knew about St. Patrick until I recently read his background online, and was surprised to read he was Welsh!
I don't remember any St. Patrick's Day events in Wales, but it seems that the biggest celebration, outside of Ireland, is the St. Patrick's Day Parade in the US, which was first celebrated in 1737.
St. Patrick's followers apparently adopted the custom of wearing a shamrock, representing the Trinity.
Tomorrow (March … (0 comments)

vancouver island: Who's Counting? Smell the Flowers, not the Coffee! - 03/14/09 10:55 AM

Photo courtesy of Gary Woodburn
Most people think of Canada as a cold and snowy country. Well, not on Vancouver Island! The Victoria flower count is usually held during the last week of February, but this year it has been postponed to March 18th and lasts until March 23, not because of weather or the budget, but Rob Gialloreto, CEO of Tourism Victoria said the issue was due to the number of hours required by staff, as they were the sole programmer for the count.
Freshly cut daffodils have been sent across North America, for the past 33 years, to announce … (0 comments)

vancouver island: Mortgage Rates are Low! Victoria is in Snow! - 03/07/09 12:32 PM

Real Estate is moving along. This week I've seen SOLD signs everywhere, and mortgage rates are low. For example, the current 1 year rate is available at 3.5%.
We've seen every aspect of weather here in Victoria today. This morning was beautifully sunny, this afternoon we had hailstones, and this evening we have snow. It's unbelievable to have this cold weather when the Cherry Blossom trees are already out in bloom all over the city.
Please contact me for all your Vancouver Island real estate needs. I would be happy to hear from you, and offer superior service - … (0 comments)

vancouver island: A Surfer's Paradise on Vancouver Island, BC - 11/29/08 02:03 AM

These photos were taken of the Canadian Coast Guard boat, off Cox Island, near Tofino, Vancouver Island during an Autumn storm this month. In the summer months Tofino is a surfer's paradise, having a long sandy beach and great waves!

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vancouver island: It's a Good Time To Buy! New Listing in Beautiful Cordova Bay, Victoria, BC - 11/15/08 05:13 AM

Price: $549,000
This fantastic spacious 3-level split family home with in-law suite is in a great location, close to the long sandy Cordova Bay beach.
Nestled on a 15,168 sq. ft. lot, it boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a beautiful slate entry, gorgeous Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors and a NEW gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
The main level features hardwood, slate tile entry, skylight in kitchen, 2-way rock fireplace in living room & dining room. 3 spacious bedrooms, 4-piece bathroom & 3-piece en-suite.The lower level has additional accommodation with a flexible floor plan for further opportunities.
The back … (2 comments)

vancouver island: Cruise Ships & their Ports-of-Call on Vancouver Island - 09/20/08 08:14 AM

Victoria - Ogden Point
Downtown Victoria is the only port on Vancouver Island for large cruise ships. Our Inner Harbour and downtown are wonderful visits for the passengers, who access the area via a shuttle bus. Whale watching is one of the most popular tourist attractions.

Victoria - Inner Harbour
Small cruise ships carrying up to 130 passengers are able to dock right in our Inner Harbour, where many attractions are located. The Victoria Museum and world-class shopping are only steps away.
Nanaimo
Nanaimo, the second largest city on Vancouver Island is known as "The Harbour City" … (2 comments)

vancouver island: Monet in Victoria, BC? - 09/19/08 02:49 PM

This photo was taken by Gary Woodburn of Victoria. I thought it was so similar to one of Monet's waterlillies paintings that I had to put it onto my Blog for everyone to see.

Photo Courtesy Gary Woodburn
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vancouver island: Interesting Stats for British Columbia from CMHC - 08/27/08 11:01 AM

Here are the July 2008 BC statistics from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation:
July MLS Statistics:
Multiple Listing Service® residential units sold in BC totalled 6,541 for July, a decline of 37% versus the same month last year. The dollar volume of residential sales fell to $2.9 billion, a 38% drop against July 2007. July's average residential home price of $444,358 represented a 0.5% decline compared to the July 2007 average ($446,481), and a 4% decline versus the June 2008 average ($463,458).
Greater Vancouver: Residential units sold totalled 2,215, a 44% decline compared to the same month last year, while dollar … (0 comments)

vancouver island: New Listing in Beautiful Brentwood Bay, Victoria, BC - 08/23/08 03:19 AM

This majestic West coast contemporary post & beam home is spacious & unique. Nestled on a large 14,257 sq. ft. lot in a quiet park like neighbourhood it is close to everything yet completely private and serene.

With nature at your doorstep there are many activities for the outdoor enthusiast; the ocean is a mere 3 minutes walk away.

To view the virtual tour please see: http://www.homelands.ca/fp.php?ID=1976
Check out my website for more information: www.david-stevens.ca

Brentwood photos courtesy Ken Walker
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