With all that recreation, however, comes equipment. And if you are moving here to take advantage of the great outdoors, thinking about where you are going to keep your equipment is important.
It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!
BC Oceanfront Real Estate Team (Ed Handja personal real estate corporation and Shelley McKay personal real estate corporation)
Showing posts with label lakes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lakes. Show all posts
Thursday, 23 July 2020
Making Room for Your Coastal Lifestyle
Lots of people move to Campbell River, and the central/north Vancouver Island region, because of the wonderful outdoor lifestyle opportunities. Camping, boating, kayaking, hiking, atv-ing, mountain biking, skiing, hunting, fishing - the list goes on; as a home base, this region offers some of the most accessible outdoor activity area anywhere. Within 45 minutes of town one can be on a ski hill, at a beach, enjoying a lake, fishing a river, camping in a forest, or exploring the ocean and islands off shore.
With all that recreation, however, comes equipment. And if you are moving here to take advantage of the great outdoors, thinking about where you are going to keep your equipment is important.
Are you thinking of downsizing so you can spend time RVing? Then you need to have somewhere to store your RV. Coming here to fish on the ocean or lakes? Will you have a boat and if so, where will you keep it? Skis, ATVs, mountain bikes, kayaks - all need a place to sit when not in use.
Listings in this region should tell you if RV parking, extra outdoor space and good storage space is available. Most properties allow these types of outdoor items, although there are still some neighbourhoods that do not, so check if there are any covenants on the title restricting property use.
When you come to the area, come prepared to take advantage of all it offers and make sure your home allows you to easily access what you need. Whether that means a sturdy pair of walking shoes or a state-of-the-art RV beside the house is completely up to you!
It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!
With all that recreation, however, comes equipment. And if you are moving here to take advantage of the great outdoors, thinking about where you are going to keep your equipment is important.
It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!
Thursday, 12 March 2020
Lakes of Vancouver Island
While most of the focus on Vancouver Island is on the ocean water surrounding it, and rightly so, there are also an amazing number of lakes - over 9,000 - both big and small, local and remote, on the island.
As you travel further up the island, there are more and more lakes, but fewer of them have private residences. Some of the most popular are Nitnat Lake outside Duncan, Westwood Lake and Brannen Lake (both in Nanaimo), Sproat Lake near Port Alberni, Comox Lake in the Comox Valley, Upper and Lower Campbell Lakes outside of Campbell River, and Alice Lake near Port Alice.
Upper Campbell Lake
On the southern end of the island Shawnigan Lake and Lake Cowichan are the two best known lakes. These are heavily residential lakes, and used for many recreational purposes. In the summer they can be extremely busy!As you travel further up the island, there are more and more lakes, but fewer of them have private residences. Some of the most popular are Nitnat Lake outside Duncan, Westwood Lake and Brannen Lake (both in Nanaimo), Sproat Lake near Port Alberni, Comox Lake in the Comox Valley, Upper and Lower Campbell Lakes outside of Campbell River, and Alice Lake near Port Alice.
Alice Lake
Many of the lakes are well known for recreation - Shawnigan Lake is popular with water skiers, Nitnat is world renowned for windsurfing, and Alice Lake is well known for trout fishing. Many of the lakes have wonderful camping spots on them, ranging from private campgrounds to large provincial sites and small recreation sites. The lakes in and around Strathcona Park and through the North Island are good examples. Other lakes on the island are known for canoeing, such as the Sayward Loop or Kennedy Lake.
Buttle Lake
Access to the lakes varies from paved road to gravel roads in various stages of maintenance. Most of the popular lakes have excellent day use areas but many of the other lakes have just small access spots that only locals know about.
Wokas Lake
Vancouver Island is one of those rare places that on any given day a person can wake up and think, "Do I want to hang out at the ocean or the lake today?" Both are just a short drive away.
Buttle Lake
It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!
Thursday, 15 May 2014
Having Room for Your Lifestyle
Lots of people move to Campbell River, and the central/north Vancouver Island region, because of the lifestyle opportunities. Camping, boating, kayaking, hiking, atv-ing, mountain biking, skiing, hunting, fishing - the list goes on; as a home base, this region offers some of the most accessible outdoor activity area anywhere. Within 45 minutes of town one can be on a ski hill, at a beach, enjoying a lake, fishing a river, camping in a forest, or exploring the ocean and islands off shore.
With all that recreation, however, comes equipment. And if you are moving here to take advantage of the great outdoors, thinking about where you are going to keep your equipment is important.
Are you thinking of downsizing so you can spend time RVing? Then you need to have somewhere to store your RV. Coming here to fish on the ocean or lakes? Will you have a boat and if so, where will you keep it? Skis, ATVs, mountain bikes, kayaks - all need a place to sit when not in use.
Listings in this region should tell you if RV parking, extra outdoor space and good storage space is available. Most properties allow these types of outdoor items, although there are still some neighbourhoods that do not, so check if there are any covenants on the title restricting property use.
When you come to the area, come prepared to take advantage of all it offers and make sure your home allows you to easily access what you need. Whether that means a sturdy pair of walking shoes or a state-of-the-art RV beside the house is completely up to you!
It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Pass It On!
With all that recreation, however, comes equipment. And if you are moving here to take advantage of the great outdoors, thinking about where you are going to keep your equipment is important.
It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Pass It On!
Thursday, 24 April 2014
BCO: Enjoying the Water
Fishing season never really ends on the BC Coast, but April is licence renewal time, so it seems like a good time to remind people of some of the rules.
Freshwater licences are governed by the province. Youth under the age of 16 do not need to have a licence, although they still need to follow the rules and regulations pertaining to closures, etc. The website for more information on licencing is found at Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management. The other important reference is the Regulations page. This is where you can see what the opening dates for various rivers/bodies of water are, as well as the retention allowances and gear rules.
Saltwater licences are governed by the federal government. Everyone needs to have a licence to fish saltwater, although youth licences are free (however there is a charge for certain tags even on youth licences). Information on saltwater licences can be found at the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website.
Fishing is a major part of living on the BC Coast and is a great way to enjoy time with friends and family in the great outdoors. Whether in a boat on the ocean, fly fishing in a river or standing on a dock at the lake, being properly prepared for a visit from a local enforcement officer will make the day that much more enjoyable.
Freshwater licences are governed by the province. Youth under the age of 16 do not need to have a licence, although they still need to follow the rules and regulations pertaining to closures, etc. The website for more information on licencing is found at Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management. The other important reference is the Regulations page. This is where you can see what the opening dates for various rivers/bodies of water are, as well as the retention allowances and gear rules.
Saltwater licences are governed by the federal government. Everyone needs to have a licence to fish saltwater, although youth licences are free (however there is a charge for certain tags even on youth licences). Information on saltwater licences can be found at the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website.
Fishing is a major part of living on the BC Coast and is a great way to enjoy time with friends and family in the great outdoors. Whether in a boat on the ocean, fly fishing in a river or standing on a dock at the lake, being properly prepared for a visit from a local enforcement officer will make the day that much more enjoyable.
It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Pass It On!
Thursday, 9 January 2014
Lakes on Vancouver Island
While most of the focus on Vancouver Island is on the ocean water surrounding it, and rightly so, there are also an amazing number of lakes - over 9,000 - both big and small, local and remote, on the island.
As you travel further up the island, there are more and more lakes, but fewer of them have private residences. Some of the most popular are Nitnat Lake outside Duncan, Westwood Lake and Brannen Lake (both in Nanaimo), Sproat Lake near Port Alberni, Comox Lake in the Comox Valley, Upper and Lower Campbell Lakes outside of Campbell River, and Alice Lake near Port Alice.
Upper Campbell Lake
On the southern end of the island Shawnigan Lake and Lake Cowichan are the two best known lakes. These are heavily residential lakes, and used for many recreational purposes. In the summer they can be extremely busy!As you travel further up the island, there are more and more lakes, but fewer of them have private residences. Some of the most popular are Nitnat Lake outside Duncan, Westwood Lake and Brannen Lake (both in Nanaimo), Sproat Lake near Port Alberni, Comox Lake in the Comox Valley, Upper and Lower Campbell Lakes outside of Campbell River, and Alice Lake near Port Alice.
Alice Lake
Many of the lakes are well known for recreation - Shawnigan Lake is popular with water skiers, Nitnat is world renowned for windsurfing, and Alice Lake is well known for trout fishing. Many of the lakes have wonderful camping spots on them, ranging from private campgrounds to large provincial sites and small recreation sites. The lakes in and around Strathcona Park and through the North Island are good examples. Other lakes on the island are known for canoeing, such as the Sayward Loop or Kennedy Lake.
Buttle Lake
Access to the lakes varies from paved road to gravel roads in various stages of maintenance. Most of the popular lakes have excellent day use areas but many of the other lakes have just small access spots that only locals know about.
Wokas Lake
Vancouver Island is one of those rare places that on any given day a person can wake up and think, "Do I want to hang out at the ocean or the lake today?" Both are just a short drive away.
Buttle Lake
It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Pass It On!
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