WI Staff  Western Investor August 2, 2018

Waterfront sites in B.C. are becoming expensive but these listings show that some stunning ocean and lakefront opportunities are available for less than the cost of a small home in Metro Vancouver.

Mudge Island oceanfront cottage: $225,000

A rustic cottage on almost half an acre of oceanfront is available on Mudge Island, just off the coast from Nanaimo or Gabriola Island. The one-room cottage is charming and will keep you cozy while you plan and build your full-time home or summer retreat. A well services the property but there is no septic system. New stairs take you to 85 feet of private waterfront.

Listed by Susan McCoughan, Re/Max Nanaimo.

Dixon Estates Lot 5, Haida Gwaii: $265,500

A rare property in British Columbia – both ocean and riverfront located in mystical Haida Gwaii. Wake up to the sounds of ocean waves crashing on your private beachfront. In the afternoon, go fly-fishing along the 1,036 feet of Sangan River frontage on this 3.9-acre property.

Listed by Niho Land & Cattle Country, New Westminster.

265 acres on Porcher Island: $499,000

This 265-acre Goble Point property has two separate titles with approximately 5,925 feet of ocean frontage on Porcher Island, southwest of Prince Rupert. The land has protected moorage in Refuge Bay, as well as sandy beaches. Its located only minutes from Money Point, known for some of the best salmon and halibut fishing on the North Coast.

Listed by Niho Land & Cattle Country, New Westminster.

Day Lake, 465 acres: $599,000

This listing is for 465 acres with three separate titles located on the shores of Day Lake, northwest of Burns Lake. It has roughly 7,720 feet of lake frontage and two sheltered bays. It could be a perfect spot for a home or recreational cabin. You could own your own private fishing retreat in an amazingly beautiful piece of British Columbia.

Listed by Niho Land & Cattle Country, New Westminster.

Three-acre Lund Harbour RV resort: $1.5 million

More than three acres just steps away from the ocean at Lund Harbour, north of Powell River, includes a recreational vehicle (RV) resort with 32 RV sites and two cabins with modern amenities. Property boasts a mobile home, office and other amenities. No zoning restrictions open the property to development potential.

Listed by Jeff Purkiss of Royal LePage Sussex, North Vancouver.