Gabriola Island Luxury and Unique Properties

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As recently as the 1970's Gabriola was primarily cottage country with many small and modest homes used for vacationing and a few nicer homes along the waterfront. This has changed dramatically in the past few decades and there are now many gorgeous architect designed and west coast inspired homes, each one a personal statement, larger and more opulent, yet still in harmony with our beautiful Gulf Island landscape.

Along with these unique and many times luxury creations has come a more luxurious and entertaining lifestyle. Gone is the sleepy little island with small cottages tucked here and there amongst the heavy forest cover. Still well forested our island has welcomed more open spaces, tasteful shopping complexes, expanded community and personal services and more travel options. We have long had a comprehensive ferry service, now we have seaplane service from Silva Bay on Gabriola to Vancouver, flights from major airports to Vancouver Island, and cruise ships visiting the Port of Nanaimo, just 20 minutes away.

Gabriola, still a quiet little community with the sea and all it has to offer at our doorstep, now offers a more exciting and varied lifestyle, with a myriad of entertainment, cafes, local food options, and small marketplaces.

What defines a unique or luxury property? Under all is the land and a fabulous piece of property or location is the basis - waterfront, a pretty view, an attractive acreage, or easy beach access - all have potential to become a luxury or unique property.

Gabriola offers many different styles and interpretations of the luxury home, properties that are enhanced by views of snowcapped coastal mountains, vast ocean vistas, amazing sandstone sculpted coastlines, and attractive landscaping interspersed with our lovely natural vegetation.