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Welcome to Vancouver Island ! Did you know that travelers and tourists rank Vancouver Island as North America's top island destination and third most popular in the world? There is a reason people migrate to this beautiful island, both to visit and to live. We are surrounded and enriched by the immense natural beauty of Vancouver Island. The Island covers about 31,000 square kilometers and is about 460 kilometers long and from 50 to 80 kilometers wide. It is seperated from Vancouver BC by the Strait of Georgia to the east and from Washington State, by the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the south and southeast. A mountainous area runs the length of Vancouver Island. Cutting through more than half of the Island is the Alberni Inlet ending at Port Alberni. Also of note is the Saanich Inlet in the Victoria area and the Malahat section of the Island Highway which climbs to an elevation of more than 335 meters above the waters of the Saanich Inlet. The population is in the range of 750,000 and about half live in the Greater Victoria area. Most of the population is on the east coast with the exception of some small communities such as Tofino and Ucluelet located around Pacific Rim National Park. Historically, the economic base has been forestry, fishing, mining and agriculture. We have no moose, coyotes, foxes or chipmunks on the island, but we do have cougars, elk, deer, wolves and black bears. Our marine life includes killer whales, sea otters, sealions, Pacific gray whales, varieties of dolphins, porpoises and seals. We are also on the Pacific Flyway with approximately 150 bird species stopping on the island as part of their migratory route. We have an awesome coastline (about 3,460 kilometers), protected bays, sand beaches, lofty mountains, incredible forests, lush farmlands, fishing streams, small villages and modern cities. Vancouver Island has something for everyone ! All reasons for coming to Vancouver Island are good - retiring, investing, working, hiking, skiing, exploring, fishing or almost any combination of these. Vancouver Island will enchant you. Many of you will find it irresistible and make this your home, as I did. Victoria At the very southern tip of Vancouver Island lies the provincial capital of British Columbia, Victoria. The Greater Victoria region has almost half of the island's population of 750,000. One of the most enviable and enchanting things about the Victoria region is that you can picnic and play golf year-round -- admittedly an umbrella may be handy during our winter season! Spring comes early to Victoria and is symbolized by hanging flower baskets that adorn city lampposts celebrating the vivid colours and wonderful fragrances. Visitors from all over the world come to enjoy this historic city with its miriad of spectacular sites and activities. With its cool Mediterranean climate, Victoria is also a most desireable place to live. Vi Brown - Realtor & Consultant Generally, property values are highest in the southern part of the island - the Greater Victoria area -- and lessen as you progress to the northern part of the island. If you are interested in real estate on this beautiful island, anywhere from Victoria, our Provincial capital, to remote Cape Scott, you've come to the right place. I have explored this island from Cape Scott on the northern tip to Victoria on the southern end. Allow me to be your real estate guide and consultant as I show you what I affectionately refer to as "my" Vancouver Island! As a Realtor based in Victoria, I can meet your real estate needs here. If your interests are further north, I would refer you to my very experienced and caring collegues in your area of interest. As the biggest fan of Vancouver Island, I can answer your questions about living in a West Coast paradise. For those interested in B & B's (Bed & Breakfasts), click that category on my navigation bar for information suitable for the new operator. I'm available to answer any of your questions so don't hesitate to contact me. Email works well for me. .
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