30 Dec 3 BC Islands You Can Buy Right Now
It’s often said that no man is an island, but that doesn’t mean a man – or woman – can’t buy up their own island anyways, especially here in beautiful British Columbia! If you’ve got deep pockets, a love of nature and a taste for lavish living in ultra-private settings, you’re guaranteed to love these 3 BC islands that you can buy right now:
1. James Island – $75,000,000
At an impressive 780 acres, James Island is the second-largest private island in B.C.’s world-famous Gulf Islands archipelago. Boasting a sandy shoreline, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course with 18 challenging holes, and 6 immaculate guest cottages, this is undoubtedly a private island that’s perfect for hosting business associates, friends, and family. The primary residence on James Island is itself 5,000 square feet of luxury living, to say nothing of the private dock, private airstrip, and pool house. For $75 million, you could be the new owner of this idyllic retreat.
2. Fox Island – $2,950,000 ** Update SOLD
Thanks to the geological coincidence that Howe Sound is too deep to easily bridge between West Vancouver and Gibsons, B.C.’s Sunshine Coast has remained as a largely unknown piece of paradise – and many of the locals want to keep it that way! Enter Fox Island, a largely undeveloped 46-acre island near Jarvis Inlet that’s currently on sale for $2,950,000. While this gorgeous island currently features a 1,500 square foot home and its own private dock, its investment appeal lies in the potential for making 5 subdivided waterfront lots on the hitherto undeveloped portion. Whether you’re looking for an untamed island retreat for yourself and your family, or a potentially lucrative investment opportunity, Fox Island is definitely worthy of consideration!
3. Jesse Island – $2,900,000
At $2,900,000 and 9 acres in size, Jesse Island in Departure Bay is both the cheapest private island on this list (with “cheap” being a very, very relative term here) as well as the smallest, but by no means should it be disregarded for those reasons. On the contrary, Jesse Island’s close proximity to Nanaimo’s port (a mere 15 minute boat ride away) and its convenient use of city water, electricity, and telephone utilities help keep it closer to civilization, while also retaining the solipsistic appeal of a private island. Nature-lovers in particular will appreciate the island’s abundant wildlife, along with its native wild blackberry bushes and accessible walking trails.