The West Coast of British Columbia's Gulf Islands, located just north of the San Juan Island's are a paradisal place. These islands are characterized by breathtaking sandstone formations, the unique Arbutus tree, and a plethora of thriving wildlife. With some of the best boating, sailing, scuba diving, fishing, hiking, and beaches in the world there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the Gulf Islands. They also have a rich history of artisans and farmers - being Canada's only place with a sub-mediterranean climate. The Gulf Islands are a place where you'll find the finest craft food and products from jams to cider to handmade household goods to art.
Pender Island is actually two Islands - North Pender Island and South Pender Island which are connected by a bridge. With 2,200 full-time residents, Pender Island has a wide variety of services including Poet's Cove Resort, Sea Star Vineyard and Winery, Port Browning Marina Resort, Southridge Farm's Country Store, and even a Home Hardware. Pender Island is 20 minutes away from Vancouver and Victoria by Seaplane charter or private boat, has sufficient space to land a helicopter and is easily accessible by direct ferry daily from Vancouver (Tsawwassen Terminal) and Victoria (Swartz Bay).
The Point House Estate is a truly incomparable place. Spending time on the property makes the rest of the world seemingly disappear. Its residents and visitors can spend hours hiking through magnificent mature forest and wandering along the shoreline. The air is fresh and full of birdsong. It has a distinctive, enlivening, marine scent from the northwesterly breezes that whisper through the channel. On land, deer, eagles, geese, ravens, and crows make the property their home. On the water, otters, seals, sea lions, porpoises, and shorebirds can be spotted daily. On frequent occasions, the mighty orca whales and humpback whales can be witnessed traveling and hunting through the channel.
The property offers a transcendental experience at all times of day. At sunrise, golden morning light gently awakens the primary bedroom’s resident. The light illuminates the arbutus trees at the water's edge, their bark glowing a brilliant red and leaves glowing the most vibrant shade of green. Dappled sunlight touches every part of the property, melting dew off of the vines and trees. At night, millions of stars emerge glittering above the inky water. During the heat of August, bioluminescence is found glistening with movement in the sea below. Evenings are best enjoyed on the dock where silence is only interrupted by the gentle lapping of waves.
The Point House Estate awaits its next keeper to enjoy its enduring beauty.
Suite 210 - 858 Beatty Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1C1 Phone: (604) 328-7760 Email: [email protected]