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Looking for a blend of grandeur and style, meshed with rural charm? Here it is! The stone work on this formal entry is locally created, and the builder is a designer / contractor, who has moved here from Ontario. The location is in Pringle Farm, a wonderful and quiet enclave at Salt Spr...
07/31/2010
Looking for a terrific building opportunity, on the waterfront, on tranquil Pender Island? Or, keep as a significant holding property, and develop later? This gem enjoys easy access oceanfront, serene views over Browning Harbour, and one can walk to the Driftwood Mall, if desired! Moor your boat...
07/31/2010
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uly 30, 2010. Mark your calendars, and don't miss the exceptional show of Diana Dean's paintings and sculpture, 1980 to 2010, at Starfish Gallery and Studio (in Grace Point Square). Opening receptionn is Friday, Aug 6th, 6 to 8 p.m. Show runs Aug 6 to 22. Catch the Salt Spring Painters Guild show...
07/30/2010
Looking for an amazing building opportunity? Here's a terrific small acreage, with exceptional panoramic views of ocean, islands, and mountains (Mt. Baker's majesty from here, too!), plus very sunny, private, & close to lake and ocean beach accesses, to park hiking/walking trails, & to all ameni...
07/29/2010
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Summer pleasures continue, in this lovely Pacific Northwest Coast island gem....yes, it's about the sea, and sailing or kayaking or power boating between the islands, enjoying lunch at Montague Marina on Galiano, or at the Springwater Lodge on Mayne Island, or at Currents on Pender's Otter Bay o...
07/28/2010
Here's a great opportunity to be a landlord in "downtown" Ganges Village, on special Salt Spring Island! Salt Spring, like all the Gulf Islands, is "governed" by the Provincial Government's Islands Trust. The Trust came into being in 1974, and it capped growth on all the Islands via very seve...
07/27/2010
It's easy to imagine that the people who own this dock have just set sail, to explore the Harbour and the nearby islands. I also imagine that they have a great picnic packed there, that they might drop anchor off one of the tiny islands in the Harbour, dinghy ashore, and swim from the crushed ...
07/26/2010
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How important is a great kitchen? Very, I would say.... This one is a custom design in a summer place in my island area...it was designed by a "kitchen expert" in nearby Victoria, and his plan was worked into the overal design by the architect and builder. I love it, as it reminds me of ...
07/25/2010
An early morning photo of a typical "west coast" beach, in B.C. This one happens to be on Thetis Island, one of the Southern Gulf Islands that are nestled into the lee shore of the much larger Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island's 'bulk' creates Georgia Strait (historically called the Salis...
07/25/2010
Salt Spring Island is definitely a foodies paradise, with organic farms supplying veggies and fruit and home baked breads and organic meats, etc. to some superb restaurant options: Most of the restaurants offer al fresco dining opportunities, too, to enjoy the summer season...either oceanview de...
07/25/2010
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